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The Brain Reward System and Addiction: Are We Wired to Overindulge?

What’s the connection between your brain’s reward system and addiction? How do experts explain the neuroscience of addiction? In Dopamine Nation, author Anna Lembke explores what causes addictive behaviors and how you can take back control. Lembke further explains both the neurological and emotional causes of the addiction cycle and overindulgence. Read on to learn about your brain’s reward system and addiction, according to Lembke.

Are Meal Kits Worth It? (+The Best Kits for Every Diet)

Are meal kits worth it? What are the pros and cons of meal subscription boxes? Who benefits the most from meal kits? Pandemic-related restrictions boosted the popularity of meal kit delivery services, but some wonder if they’re still worth the expense as society begins to normalize. In fact, innovations to the meal kit market have led to more affordable options with a greater variety than ever, and it looks like meal kits are here to stay. Read on to learn if meal kits are a good choice for you and the best services to try in 2022.

A Surprising Benefit of the Pandemic Most Haven’t Noticed

What, if any, benefits are there from the Covid-19 pandemic? What’s one particular benefit of the pandemic that we shouldn’t overlook? While some common benefits of the pandemic include a cleaner environment or improved healthcare services, employers are beginning to recognize another, lesser-known benefit. More companies are realizing that when workers’ mental health suffers, their engagement and productivity do too. Keep reading to learn about this surprising benefit of the pandemic for employers and employees alike.

The Pandemic and Mental Health Crisis: Who Suffers Most?

How are the Covid-19 pandemic and mental health correlated? What do the statistics say? Which group of people are most affected? The pandemic has taken a toll on workers’ mental health—some perhaps more than others. Anxiety and depression have increased for previous sufferers and manifested in people who’d never before struggled. Read on to learn how the pandemic has disproportionately affected some workers’ mental health.

Stress and Hormones—The Surprising Link to Childhood

What is the connection between stress and hormones? How could examining your childhood help you to lower your high stress levels? Nicole LePera, author of How to Do the Work, wants everyone to become more conscious of how childhood conditioning impacts mental and physical health. In her book, she aims to teach you how to develop positive patterns that improve your well-being by decreasing stress. Keep reading to find out the link between stress, hormones, and a dysfunctional childhood, according to LePera.

The Effects of Global Warming on Human Health

What are the consequences of global warming for humans? What do mosquitoes have to do with global warming? As global temperatures rise, we’re facing increasingly greater risks, moving closer and closer to the point of no return. In addition to the planetary effects of global warming (e.g. rising sea levels, weather fluctuations), there are also indirect effects on our health. Keep reading to learn about the effects of global warming on human health.

Is Nuclear Energy Safe? The Concerns Are Overblown

Is nuclear energy safe? What are the main concerns associated with nuclear energy? Nuclear power is a reliable, consistent, and carbon-free fuel source. Furthermore, nuclear reactors require fewer materials to build. However, the public is understandably hesitant to use nuclear power as an energy source for the fear of radioactive events. Keep reading to learn about the pros and cons of nuclear energy.

How to Get Rid of Cortisol & Feel Less Stressed

The 25 Cognitive Biases: Instinctive Reaction Tendency

How can you get rid of cortisol? Why does cortisol make you feel more stressed? Cortisol is your body’s main stress hormone. Cortisol elevates when you experience stress and anxiety, but luckily there are a few ways to reduce these uneasy feelings. Check out Amelia and Emily Nagoski’s (the authors of Burnout) three techniques to learn how to get rid of cortisol.

High Stress Levels Are Killing You + How to Relax ASAP

What are the effects of high stress levels? How does chronic stress affect your health? How can you reduce high stress levels? Nicole LePera, who wrote the self-help book How to Do the Work, claims that feeling emotional distress as a child trained your subconscious mind to categorize many safe situations as threatening. She says that a consequence of experiencing these situations is suffering from high stress levels as an adult. Keep reading to learn the effects of high stress levels, including a calming technique, according to LePera.

Your Subconscious Brain: How It Helps and Hurts

What is the role of your subconscious brain? What’s the connection to your childhood? Does it help to keep you safe? In How to Do the Work, holistic psychologist and bestselling author Nicole LePera discusses the role of your subconscious brain and its connection to behaviors you learned in childhood. According to her, while it’s meant to keep you safe, your subconscious can also lead to self-destructive behaviors. Read on for LePera’s explanation of your subconscious brain and how it can both protect and harm you.