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17MayMay 17, 2021

Distraction, Mood and Memory: Good Medicine for Pain

While there are many coping mechanisms one can engage in when life is tough to handle, distraction has been shown to be effective in helping people effectively deal with depression. Interestingly, distraction has also been shown to be effective at managing and reducing physical pain. When one takes his or her mind off pain for a while, it may seem less bothersome. Either self-distraction or forced distraction can both be effective at alleviating pain. This is especially true for those...

Anger’s Role in Unhappiness and How to Remedy It

Everyone knows somebody who is unhappy due to underlying anger issues that cannot be resolved. It is well known that anger is a primary symptom of unhappiness and can express itself as frustration, hostility, rage and at times, revenge. Anger and unhappiness are directly associated with poor health and accelerated aging, especially when the anger is suppressed or unexpressed. How does anger and unhappiness affect health and wellness? The Buddha puts it this way – “Holding onto anger is like grasping...

Create Your Ideal Exercise Routine

Exercise is important at every stage of life, but becomes vital as we age for optimum health and wellness. Beyond obvious physical benefits, exercise is also associated with psychological and emotional health. A practical and effective exercise program depends on personal preferences, physical abilities, and one’s schedule. Various types of exercise include a warm up, aerobic, resistance, flexibility, and balance exercises and a cool down. Each type has its benefits, particularly for older adults. Each type has also been found to...