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April 28, 2016

Anti-gravity cocooning class offers creative introduction to meditation

Meditation has hit the mainstream, with celebrities and athletes singing its praises.

April 26, 2016

App aims to make meditation easy for skeptics

The idea of meditation can be intimidating for beginners.  You know it’s good for you, but you just can’t get into it. Now, there’s a program that aims to make meditating easier— and it’s accessible right at your fingertips. The app 10 Percent Happier: Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics is based on Dan Harris’s best-selling book. The newsman was a nonbeliever at first, but now he practices meditation daily to focus, minimize stress and be happier.

April 25, 2016

The benefits of mindfulness may be overstated

Mindfulness is the hot new trend in mental health, but a recent study says the scientific community might be overselling its effectiveness.

April 21, 2016

Beyond Tinder: A revolutionary way to date

People really bond when they share their struggles—what they have overcome and still need to overcome.

April 14, 2016

A good night's sleep may keep colds away

Here's another reason to get a good night's sleep: Too little shut-eye may increase your risk of catching a cold or other common infection, a new study suggests.

April 8, 2016

'Rage yoga' is now a thing

Looking to get "Zen as (f-bomb deleted)"?

April 8, 2016

Man's Fitbit helps doctors save his life

It happens every day—someone going about his or her ordinary schedule has a seizure, gets looked over by a doctor, and hopefully lives to tell about it.

April 7, 2016

CDC: Teens with sleep issues more often take dangerous risks

High school students who get too little sleep— or too much — are also more likely to drive drunk or take other risks, according to government researchers.

April 7, 2016

Think fast! Caffeine speeds up older adults' reaction time

Coffee has been linked to a slew of health benefits, and now, a new study suggests that it may improve reaction time in older adults.

April 6, 2016

Catherine Zeta-Jones checks into mental health facility for bipolar condition

Two years ago, the 43-year-old Oscar-winner checked into a similar facility for a brief stay for treatment of her condition, known as Bipolar II.