Wellbeing is essentially a skill that can be learned, just like learning to play a musical instrument. This post from FEELguide gives a low-down on the four neuroplastic brain circuits that govern wellbeing and how to tune them like an instrument. Dr. Richard Davidson is one of the world’s foremost experts in the study of the neural mechanics of emotion ... Read More »
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Get A Large Bang for The Buck with Just 5% Weight Loss
Even a moderate 5% weight loss can get obese people a large bang for the buck. Additional weight loss further improves metabolic health. This post from Science Daily discusses the findings of the study and their implications on current obesity practice guidelines. Those who struggle with obesity, take heart. Losing as little as 5% of your body weight is enough ... Read More »
Google’s “Scientifically Proven” Secret to Happiness
Go on, get happier! A Google engineer reveals a three-step secret to happiness and backs his claims with scientific studies. This post from CNN discusses Google’s algorithm for happiness and investigates how well are the claims supported by existing research. Deep inside the global tech behemoth Google sits an engineer with an unusual job description: to make people happier and ... Read More »