Zzz
Getting adequate sleep helps strengthen this cognitive function, allowing you to retain new information more effectively.
What is memory?
Keeping this type of item on your desk or in your living space has been shown to improve attention and reduce stress.
What is a plant/houseplant?
Studies show this natural, automatic body response can reduce stress hormones while activating mood-improving brain regions.
What is laughter?
The gut-brain connection helps explain why consuming probiotic-rich foods may help reduce symptoms of this mental health condition.
What is anxiety/depression?
Contrary to popular advice that it's best to go to bed at the same time every night, sleep scientists now recommend this.
What is going to bed when you are tired?
Petting a dog or cat for just 10 minutes has been shown to produce this calming physiological effect that can help veterans with anxiety.
What is lowered blood pressure/reduced heart rate?
Taking slow, deep breaths while doing this counting technique (inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 4) can quickly reduce physical stress symptoms.
What is box breathing?
Even mild dehydration can lead to this negative emotional state that affects concentration and interpersonal interactions.
What is irritability?
Research shows this deliberate pre-sleep mental technique can reduce the time it takes to fall asleep by up to 30%.
What is visualization/guided imagery?
Forest bathing has been shown to reduce this negative thought pattern where people continuously focus on distressing thoughts or experiences.
What is rumination/intrusive thoughts?
This brief activity involving focused muscle tensing followed by relaxation can reduce physical tension throughout the body.
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
This eating pattern rich in vegetables, olive oil, fish, and nuts has been linked to a 33% lower risk of depression in research studies.
What is the Mediterranean diet?