The Center for Investigating Healthy Minds is America’s leading lab studying the effects of meditation on the brain. Davidson says that studying people who do systematic mental training like meditation helps neuroscientists learn more about what the human mind is capable of. One of the things the laboratory is studying is how mindfulness can increase the brain’s powers of attention and its ability to respond more flexibly to stressful events.The center held its grand opening on November 1....

It is a lovely wish to have only pleasant, delicious meals, but returning to the here and now, how would that even be possible? The desire to enjoy every bite you eat is unrealistic. Worse, it is potentially very destructive, because the enjoyment you get from eating is a complex experience that can’t be limited only to taste. Choosing to eat only foods that tantalized your tongue would likely cause you to miss the delight that comes from choosing foods that nourish the body and help it function well....

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There are four date night idea lists separated by category PLUS some mini version so that you can carry them around. And if you’re feeling independent, then we have a little something for you too. Our idea for a couples bucket list had to include the BEST of our date night ideas. We thought we could help you out by breaking it down into our favorite categories: Out-of-the-House Dates At-Home Date Night Group Date Nights Game Night Dates...

Couples go to counseling for countless reasons, including: AddictionsGriefDisagreements about moneyDiffering parenting stylesSexHealth problemsFrequent conflict Even the smoothest sailing marriages hit road bumps along the way. While we all go through things sometimes, it’s ok if we need a little extra help to make our marriage even stronger. Choosing to go to couples therapy doesn’t mean there is something inherently wrong, it just means you care enough about your relationship to make it right....