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Source: Fotorech from Pixabay The pursuit of happiness is a quintessentially American pursuit, as enshrined in the Constitution. Since the 1990s, psychologists have intensively studied this pursuit. In psychology, happiness is also called “subjective well-being” (SWB) and is usually defined as a combination of high life satisfaction, high positive affect, and low negative affect. Research has explored the determinants of happiness and whether and how happiness can be increased. Many of these findings have been widely published and have become part of the culturally inherited wisdom on how to be happier: expressing gratitude, being more sociable, laughing more, looking on…

The NIEHS held a celebration on June 18th that included Juneteenth lectures, ideological discussions, health webinars and engagement with local community organizations to recognize the past and improve the future. Dr. Melissa Davis, founding director of the Institute for Translational Genomic Medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine, delivered the Juneteenth lecture. The federal holiday on June 19 marks the end of slavery in the United States.”Juneteenth reminds us that we must remain committed to our collective commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we must do this in every aspect of our lives,” NIEHS Director Dr. Rick Wojcik said in…

The number of anti-aging beauty products seems endless. But if you are struggling with fine lines, sagging skin, lack of elasticity, dark spots, etc. need According to the experts, your arsenal needs, first and foremost, a good facial sunscreen. Second, an equally good facial moisturizer with retinol. Even better, find a product that does both, like Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Face Moisturizer SPF 30. FYI, it’s only $18 (40% off) during Amazon’s Fourth of July sale.AmazonThis cream is designed to reduce the appearance of fine lines, crow’s feet, deep wrinkles, etc. It contains hyaluronic acid to hydrate the skin,…

Lancôme introduces the new Lunergie HCF Triple Serum Eye to its Lunergie line, a pioneering triple-dose eye serum that combines three high-performance anti-aging formulas in one revolutionary product. We hear a lot about using products like retinol and sunscreen to ward off signs of aging skin, but the importance of incorporating an anti-aging eye serum into your skincare routine isn’t emphasized enough — after all, the delicate skin around the eyes is often where signs of aging first start to become noticeable. Unlike the skin on your face, which is blessed with a thick dermis layer and abundant sebaceous glands,…

Source: Center for Healthy Minds Xie Qiang I have been wearing glasses since I was in junior high school due to myopia. In the winter, when I moved from the cold outdoors to a warm indoor space, my glasses would fog up, temporarily reducing my vision, which made me feel irritated and annoyed. One day, practicing a simple meditation changed my relationship with this recurring problem. Instead of resisting the fogging, I focused on a physical sensation: the sensation of heat on my forehead caused by irritation. By observing this sensation with curiosity and not trying to change it, the…

Researchers at OHSU’s Center for Mental Health Innovation have identified a new biomarker related to body fat composition during pregnancy that is associated with mental health outcomes in offspring. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks) Researchers at the Center for Mental Health Innovation at Oregon Health & Science University have identified why obesity during pregnancy, or increased body fat, is associated with an increased risk of mental illness in offspring. The study was recently published in the journal Brain, behavior, and immunityinvestigated whether pregnancy or cord blood concentrations of two important hormones associated with fat mass, adiponectin and leptin, predict mental disorders in…

Kessler, R. C. et al. Long-term trends in the use of complementary and alternative medical therapies in the United States. Ann. Intern Med. 135(4), 262–268. https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-135-4-200108210-00011 (2001).Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar  Nahin, R. L., Rhee, A. & Stussman, B. Use of complementary health approaches overall and for pain management by US adults. JAMA. 331(7), 613–615. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2023.26775 (2024).Article  PubMed  Google Scholar  Barnes, P. M., Bloom, B. & Nahin, R. L. Complementary and alternative medicine use among adults and children: United States, 2007. Natl. Health Stat. Report. 12, 1–23 (2008). Google Scholar  Clarke, T. C., Black, L. I., Stussman, B. J., Barnes,…

Abbott and the National Association of Community Health Centers are partnering on a national effort to develop and launch innovative programs that use healthy food and nutrition to combat chronic disease and other health issues. As part of a national initiative aimed at helping health care professionals integrate nutrition into care plans, eight medical centers across the country have been selected to test an innovative “food as medicine” strategy.The innovation incubator, launched by Abbott and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), will award each health center $30,000 in funding over the next six months to develop new programs.…

RPM Chef Partner Bob Brosky RPM Restaurant is offering a sneak peek at the menu that will be available during NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend on July 6 and 7. New to the event, now in its second year, is the Skyline, a three-story elevated structure overlooking pit road and the start-finish line, offering unparalleled 360-degree views of the park, Lake Michigan, the skyline and the street course. RPM Restaurant will offer a premium all-inclusive menu, including an RPM Italian signature pasta station, fresh salads and Chicago classics such as shrimp cocktail, all-natural grilled beef tenderloin and hot dogs. RPM…

The Rev. Alison Borden, dean of Princeton University’s School of Religious Life and Chapel, will retire at the end of July. Rev. Borden has led the university’s Office of Religious Life since 2007. “From the beginning of my tenure at Princeton, I have been impressed with the Office of Religious Life.. As Allison has led our community through times of celebration, difficulty, and sorrow, my gratitude for her has only grown.” said Rochelle Calhoun, vice president for campus life, who oversees the Office of Religious Life. Alison’s Deep, thoughtful and spiritual Because of its leadership, ORL has become a model…