Recent research by mental health experts suggests that coloring can impart meditative benefits and is helpful in relieving tension and anxiety. This article from The Huffington Post puts forward the case for adult coloring books as a new alternative to meditation. Currently, six of the top 20 selling books on Amazon are adult coloring books. The unlikely pastime for those ... Read More »
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Why Many of the Creative Artists Are Neurotic
Creative genius and neurotic thought patterns might have the same root cause, perhaps explaining why many artists are tortured souls. This post from Live Science investigates the truth behind creativity and neuroticism being two sides of the same coin. Sir Isaac Newton formulated the laws of gravity, built telescopes and delved into mathematical theories. He was also prone to bouts ... Read More »
Higher Anxiety Linked to Higher IQ, Social Anxiety to Greater Empathy
Researchers studying anxiety, the most common mental health diagnosis among adults, claim that a little bit of anxiety could be incredibly beneficial in the most unexpected ways. This post from FEEL Guide summarizes the findings of these research studies on anxiety and social anxiety. Although Western medicine has radically transformed our world for the better, and given rise to some of the most ... Read More »