A new, small study of the neurological effects of “green exercise” — meaning physical activity done in nature — finds a short stroll outside in nature improves working memory and concentration substantially more than completing the same brief walk inside. Researchers found that walking, inside or out, generally increased brain blood flow and cleared people’s minds. For…
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About 100,000 registered nurses in the U.S. left the workplace due to the stresses of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the results of a survey published by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Another 610,388 registered nurses, who had more than 10 years of experience and an average age of 57, said…
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Exercise may be tied to a reduction in suicide attempts, according to research published in the Journal of Affective Disorders. Investigators examined data from 17 trials and found the likelihood of attempts was significantly reduced in individuals who took part in exercise interventions compared to those who were not active. To learn more about the…
Read Full BlogChange can be hard. Change can be scary. But change is necessary for growth. Chicken Soup for the Soul author LeAnn Thieman encourages us to embrace change and find ways to appreciate it, even in the most difficult situations. Sign up for LeAnn’s monthly “Sip of Soup” for tips on life balance, resiliency and selfcare:…
Read Full BlogRemember…. there is always hope. Even in the midst of the most challenging situations. For more tips on resiliency and life balance, visit https://www.selfcareforhealthcare.com/.
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A study found a prevalence of distress and anxiety among patients with chronic blood cancers, before and after receiving treatment. “We found that ‘dwelling on’ the cancer and on the uncertainty and unpredictability of watch and wait resulted in increased anxiety, which could be more problematic than any physical symptoms,” the authors wrote in the…
Read Full BlogShut Off the Light and Go to Sleep! Lack of sleep has become a signature ailment today. Drowsy people are buying energy drinks and sleeping aides at record numbers! We view sleep as optional, sort of an off-on switch, like the ones on our computers or smart phones, that our bodies flip when we need…
Read Full Blog“We have a lot less money, but we’re a lot happier these days,” a woman told me at a recent event. “Instead of going out, we fix meals together, play board games and watch movies at home,” she beamed. That same week I read yet another study proving that people with a lot of…
Read Full BlogAs we ask for what we need to put our lives better in balance, it’s good to remember to be thankful for what we have. Even people in the most dire circumstances can write items on their Things I Am Thankful For list. Gratitude in itself is a powerful life balance tool. It makes us…
Read Full BlogA new study found that repetitive negative thinking in later life was linked to cognitive decline and greater deposits of two harmful proteins responsible for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study at University College London. Negative thinking behaviors such as rumination about the past and worry about the future were measured in over 350 people…
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