Being or becoming happy not only affects the quality of our emotional and family life, it also promotes health. A 2005 study published in the Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) suggested that “positive well-being is directly related to health-relevant biological processes”. “Negative affective states such as depression are associated with premature mortality andRead more
PARMJIT SINGH, PhD
This posture (Wheel Yoga Pose) has potential health benefits ranging from improvement in the complexion of the skin to the relief of flatulence and constipation. Execution: Lie on your back in a relaxed manner (a). Breathe deeply through your nostrils to instill calmness in your body. Let the weight of your body sink into theRead more
Gone are the days when Zen meditators were called psychotics. Now, things are different. Scientists are using high-tech techniques to peep into human brain under intense meditation. A recent study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has found that long-term meditators induce an extraordinary synchronization of brain waves known as gamma synchrony. This synchronisationRead more
by Parmjit Singh, PhD We do everything to become happy. Sometimes we go on a shopping spree and other times we splurge on our favourite food. This works but only to some extent. The moment these activities are over, the euphoria of happiness wears off and we fall back to our same old mental condition,Read more