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For a long time, scientists believed that you were born with the same number of brain cells you would die with. However, we now know that brain cells continue to grow throughout your life, a process called neurogenesis. Neurogenesis is the formation of new neuron cells in the brain. There are many different types of neuron cells, each playing an important role in various parts ...

Think about how many thoughts go through your mind each day. Now think about how many of those thoughts are negative. Our brains are designed this way to protect us. This is why we’re often much more aware of what is going wrong or could go wrong than what is going right or could go right in any given scenario. It’s survival! However, most of the time, this protective response ...

I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “the grass is always greener on the other side.” Well, we may often think that the grass is greener on the other side, but in reality, the grass is greener where you water it. The more maintenance and care you put into yourself and your life, the greener your grass will be. One way to water the grass you have is to express gratitude for the thin ...

Quality sleep is one of the most important pieces of overall wellness. In fact, sleep quality directly impacts many systems within your body, including cognition, reaction time, physical performance, immune system, stress levels, hormone balance, metabolism and digestion. If your wellness isn’t optimal, you may want to audit your sleep hygiene. Read the following statements. Do ...

“Every day brings a choice: to practice stress or to practice peace.” —Joan Borysenko Stress is something that everyone faces throughout their life — whether it’s because of work, interpersonal relationships, financial concerns or even small day-to-day challenges.  How we manage life’s stress makes a world of difference in maintaining our happiness and well-being. Take a moment ...