As I laced up my trail running shoes and hit the woods, I couldn’t help but think about the misconceptions surrounding dopamine detox. We’ve all been told that activities for […]
A Second Brain: How Gut Health Affects Mood and Mental Wellness
I still remember the day I realized that how gut health affects mood wasn’t just some fringe idea, but a reality that hit close to home. As a former research […]
Lessons From a Roman Emperor: Applying Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations Today
I still remember the first time I stumbled upon Marcus Aurelius meditations during my graduate studies in neuroscience. As I delved into his writings, I was struck by the timeless […]
5 Simple Neuroplasticity Exercises to Rewire Your Brain
I still remember the first time I stumbled upon an article claiming that neuroplasticity exercises could “rewire your brain in just 10 minutes a day.” As a neuroscientist, I was […]
Practical Steps on How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
I still remember the gut-wrenching feeling of imposter syndrome that used to grip me during my early days as a research scientist. It was as if I was waiting for […]
How Light Affects Sleep: Using Light to Your Advantage
I still remember the countless nights I spent in the lab, pouring over research on how light affects sleep, only to realize that the wellness industry was more focused on […]
The Science of Quitting: a Guide to Breaking Bad Habits
I still remember the feeling of frustration when I tried to break bad habits in my own life, only to be bombarded with generic advice and expensive programs that promised […]
The Gut-friendly Grocery List: 20 Foods for a Healthy Gut
I still remember the days when I’d spend hours in the lab studying the effects of chronic stress on the brain, only to be bombarded by foods for a healthy […]
Chronotypes Explained: Are You a Lion, Bear, Wolf, or Dolphin?
As I lace up my trail running shoes and hit the winding paths, I often think about the chronotypes explained in various wellness blogs and books. It’s astonishing how many […]
Mindfulness for Anxiety: Simple Practices to Calm a Worried Mind
I still remember the day I hit rock bottom, overwhelmed by the pressures of academic research and struggling to manage my own mindfulness for anxiety. The constant barrage of trendy […]