Sleep: Why you shouldn’t skimp it? In brief, because it may potentially lead to: Compromised testosterone level Smaller testicles Compromised female reproductive system 70 % decrease in natural killer cells in one night Overactive gene related to tumor-growth Under active genes related to immunity Compromised learning, retention and memory Decreased psychological well-being Serious mental healthRead more
PARMJIT SINGH, PhD
Are meditation techniques more effective than relaxation therapies? A recent meta-analysis (combination of studies) published in the journal of Psychological Medicine indicated the meditation techniques to be a bit more effective than relaxation techniques in treating anxiety and it continues to remain effective at the 12 month follow-up period. Though more robust studies are requiredRead more
Sometime back one of my friends called and said, “Everything seems great in my life. And still I feel a constant low-noise anxiety and antiness which won’t go away”. As I reflected on our conversation, my friend’s example is not an isolated case. We are living through an age of anxiety: sometimes it is situationalRead more
While research is beginning to confirm the benefits of mindfulness practice to boost positive emotions, it is worth exploring what aspect of the practice is crucial for such development. Taking into the account the current and historical evidence, it looks like that ‘accepting the present-moment experience’ comes to be one of the crucial elements ofRead more