According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, our social connections carry more weight in determining our health than genetics, behaviors, and medicine combined. Surprised? Imagine the impact of prioritizing your social life as you do your diet, exercise, sleep,...
Artificial intelligence is transforming the landscape of work, taking over entire job categories while revealing new and unexpected ways to make a living. As the economy shifts to place a greater premium on entrepreneurship and adaptability, now is the time to explore your interests, find a passion, and run with it. Your mind and body will thank you.
Happiness, pleasure, and even love stem from four hormones—a balanced DOSE of Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphin. These “happy hormones” are the chemical messengers that travel through your body, regulating your mood. Understanding the effect these happy chemicals have on...
Even in an average year, the holidays can be stressful and overwhelming. This year, the reality of the ongoing global pandemic only exacerbates any pre-existing holiday stress. It's not just the pandemic, either: this year, people are also dealing with increased...
We've now been living through a pandemic for most of 2020. For many of us, the adjustment hasn't always been easy. Even if you're lucky enough to work from home, adapting to a very different routine can be exhausting. While...
Even before COVID-19, loneliness and social isolation were identified as a growing public health issue, especially for older adults. Loneliness is the feeling of being alone, regardless of social contact, while social isolation means a total lack of social connections....
As longtime TRANSCEND fans know, maintaining your good health is one of the most critical steps in the journey towards a longer, happier life. It's not all about physical fitness either (though that's important!) — your mental health is just...
It's January, and we've just passed some of the year's biggest holidays. You've spent plenty of time with family and friends, and have stayed busy with activities and events for weeks now. The holiday season can be a blast, but...
As we become increasingly health-conscious over time, we begin to understand that diet and exercise affect more than our appearances. The way that we live has a direct impact on our physical and mental health. June is Men’s Health Month,...
The human brain is an incredibly complex organ tasked with the monumental responsibility of making sure the rest of our body parts remain in working order. Unlike our heart, lungs, muscles and skin, we can’t exactly feel our brains working...
Mindfulness has become something of a buzzword in the last few years, but if you’re still unsure of what it means to be ‘mindful’, don’t worry! You’re not alone. “Mindfulness” just describes a mental state where the mind is fully...
