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How Exercise Fosters Creativity

By Lauren Bedosky

Exercise is a powerful tool for improving mental health — and it can help jump-start your creativity too. Learn more.

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What Does It Mean to Decolonize Therapy?

By Kate Nelson

Known as The Rage Doctor, clinical psychologist Jennifer Mullan encourages us all to understand how colonialism influences our mental, spiritual, and physical health.

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The Benefits of Heat Therapy

By Heidi Wachter

Hot springs, saunas, hammams, and other heat therapies boast a range of benefits for body and mind. These are just a few.

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How Does Exercise Combat Depression and Anxiety?

By Lauren Bedosky

Discover how exercise can improve mental health and naturally stave off depression and anxiety.

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Can Chiropractic Care Support My Mental Health?

By Dr. Rachel Gowey, DC

A licensed chiropractor outlines the connections between chiropractic care and metal well-being.

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How Exercise Reduces Stress and Boosts Mental Health

By Lauren Bedosky

Discover how exercise can naturally relieve stress, improve mental health, and enhance overall well-being.

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What You Need to Know About Orthosomnia

By Michael Dregni

Are you constantly checking your sleep tracker and worrying about your sleep quality? You might be experiencing orthosomnia. Learn what it is, how it affects your rest, and what you can do to sleep better.

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Finding My Peace

By Jamie Martin

Experience Life’s editor-in-chief shares her goal of carving out time to develop a more consistent meditation practice.

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How Exercise Boosts Self-Confidence

By Lauren Bedosky

Discover how exercise can build confidence over time.

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The Joys of Imperfection

By Courtney Helgoe

Author Oliver Burkeman describes the freedom of embracing your limitations.

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Can Wearable Devices Help Improve Mental Health?

By Craig Cox

Some researchers think digital trackers and apps that monitor markers of anxiety, sleep quality, and depression can improve public health. Learn more.

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22 Ways to Lighten Your Mood

By Christine Schrum

Dishes are piling up, bills are overdue, and the phone’s pinging — we’ve all felt the weight of everyday overwhelm. Try these small, intentional actions to improve your mental well-being.

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7 Ways Movement Benefits Mental Health

By Lauren Bedosky

Exercise is a powerful tool for improving mental health: It can reduce stress, relieve depression and anxiety, and be a salve for loneliness. Learn more.

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The Connection Between Your Gut and Your Mental Health

By Steven Gundry, MD

In his new book, The Gut-Brain Paradox, Steven Gundry, MD, talks about how maintaining a healthy gut microbiome may improve your mood.

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Can the Arrival of Spring Cause Seasonal Affective Disorder?

By Henry Emmons, MD

It turns out seasonal affective disorder is not just a winter affliction. Try these strategies to lessen spring anxiety.

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3 Ways to Eat for Mental Health

By Henry Emmons, MD

Try these nutritional strategies to support your psychological and emotional well-being.

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6 Fitness Experts Share Their Favorite Ways to Practice Self-Care

By Callie Fredrickson

Gather inspiration for your self-care routine by learning how some of our instructors prioritize their personal wellness.

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How Does Sugar Affect Mood?

By Catherine Guthrie

Learn more about the effect that sugar and inflammation have on your mood.

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10 Practices to Get Out Of Your Head and Into the Present

By Christine Schrum

We often lose touch with our bodies, whether because of daily stressors or more deep-seated trauma. These 10 embodiment practices can help us reconnect with our physical selves, calm our nervous systems, and release stress.

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