Being fit protects against health risks caused by stress at work

It is a well-known fact that fitness and well-being go hand in hand. But being in good shape also protects against the health problems that arise when we feel particularly stressed at work. As reported by sports scientists from the University of Basel and colleagues from Sweden, it therefore pays to stay physically active, especially during periods of high stress. …

Death to America: Suicide Surge Parallels Era of Economic Woes

‘Many people view suicide as a mental health problem, but many people who die of suicide do not have a mental health problem,’ explains Kristin Holland of the CDC. Lack of accessible healthcare and economic anxiety believed to play major role in troubling trend. (Photo: Shutterstock) Coinciding with growing income inequality, widespread economic stagnation, and a continued lack of basic …

What Women Must Know – Stop Your Physical and Mental Decline–Discover the Fountain of Youth for Your Brain with Dr. Brant Cortright – 10.29.15

Dr. Brant Cortright is a highly respected clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychology at California Institute of Integral Studies. His consulting practice specializes in cutting-edge brain health and neuroscience-informed depth therapy. He is the author of two previous books and lives in the San Francisco. He is the author of The Neurogenesis Diet and Lifestyle: Upgrade Your Brain, Upgrade Your Life. www.brantcortright.com.