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The Connection Between Autism And The Gut Microbiome Is Clearer Than Ever
It wasn't just a fluke of the data.
Can gum disease lead to Alzheimer's? Scientists discover link
A new study by ADA Forsyth found a link showing how gum disease can lead to Alzheimer's disease based on buildup of amyloid plaque.
Burnout and Chinese medicine - Part 1 :Purpose - how to find it again
Well, this turned out to be a series... Answering a subscribers request for a video about burnout, then asking for more subscriber questions... here's my tak...
Why ‘Algorithm Hygiene’ Is the Most Important Thing for Your Self-Development in 2025 + How to Do It · Primer
Your feeds aren't just showing you content—they're quietly shaping your thoughts, habits, and decisions. Time to clean them up.
What Kind of Tired Are You?
Exhaustion comes in many forms.
Suffering from hyper-fatigue? Here's how to fight it
Meet the new tiredness in town (and the expert ways to deal with it)
Tired And Wired: How To Heal Adrenal Fatigue
I talk with Izabella Wentz all about adrenal dysfunction, common signs and symptoms, and how to reverse burnout.
‘His soulful best’: Jack Kerouac’s Buddhist writings to be published for the first time
Fifty years after his death, On the Road author’s spiritual reflections show him in a whole new light
5 Signs The Stress You're Dealing With Isn't 'Normal' Stress | HuffPost Life
Therapists share the red flags your stress has become a bigger issue, plus tips for how to manage it.
105 Keep Your Head Up Quotes to Give You Strength When Life is Hard
Sometimes life is simply tough. And it is hard to stay motivated and to keep a positive mindset. So in today’s post I’d like to share 105 of the most powerful keep your head up
We've Got The Mental Health Crisis All Wrong
What's wrong with us, really?
Do you feel hopeless about humanity? Look for the good things – and build a bridge towards them | Health & wellbeing | The Guardian
We all have the capacity for creativity and growth. Hold on to this potential when life seems bleak
How to Reset Your Brain's Dopamine Balance After Addiction | West Coast Recovery Centers
Healing Your Neurotransmitters | Restoring Balance After Drug Use
Drug use can damage you both physically and mentally. The neurotransmitters in your brain strive for balance, which drugs can ruin. The good news is healing and restoring balance is possible.
Resetting Your Dopamine Balance After Addiction | WRRC
Addiction impacts the normal functioning of the brain, especially dopamine. Find out how to restore your brain's dopamine balance naturally.
12 Dopamine Supplements to Boost Your Mood
Dopamine plays many important roles in your body, and low levels may negatively affect your mood, motivation and memory. Here are 12 dopamine supplements to boost your mood.
Medscape: Dopamine Fasting: Some MDs Are Prescribing It. Should You?
It's a Silicon Valley fad that seems to have stuck — and a 4-week intervention could be a real option for addiction care.
Like brain cells, kidney cells can form memories
Scientists found memory’s molecular machinery at work in cells outside the nervous system.
Does Anyone Else Feel Like Everything Has Changed? (Unhappy, Lost, Addicted, Stressed) | Gabor Maté
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
We asked readers about taking antidepressants. The response points to a ‘silent epidemic’ and urgent need for reform | Health | The Guardian
Out of 776 responders to our callout, 711 say they experienced withdrawal symptoms, many debilitating
You can think like an animal by silencing your chattering brain | Psyche Ideas
The desire is partly whimsical, but a brief shapeshift across the taxonomic gulf could help us better empathise with animals
3 Science-Backed Strategies To Help You Reduce Stress
Ease your stress with these 3 science-backed methods that promote resilience, positive thinking, and connection, helping you thrive in challenging times.
How to forgive (even if they’re unrepentant) | Psyche Guides
Feeling ill will toward someone who harmed you is natural but draining. You can let it go, whether you reconcile or not
The Science Behind Gratitude and Success
That Wattles quote is the best explanation I’ve seen for how gratitude can scientifically change your life.
Caring for yourself while caring for others | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine
With nearly 1 in 5 adults in the United States now serving as caregivers, it's important to recognize the signs of exhaustion and take steps to recharge. This article has practical strategies to help prevent caregiver fatigue, including asking for help, prioritizing health, and connecting with support groups…no matter who you’re caring for.
How To Nurture Your Gut-Brain Axis For Mental Health | mindbodygreen
It's easier than you think.
What Is a Dopamine Menu? Experts Explain | POPSUGAR Health
Dopamine menus are going viral — here's how to make one yourself.
Why Scientists Are Linking More Diseases to Light at Night
Cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s – the list of diseases linked to nighttime light exposure is getting longer. Here’s what scientists think is happening and what to do about it.
Death is way scarier than you think...
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In this video, we explore the paradoxical nature of death—specifically as it relates to thought and consciousness—in an attempt to better grapple with and appreciate the absurdity of our condition as beings aware of our imminent non-being.
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