Tradition meets science: why mindfulness is good for you
When you think of mindfulness, do you dismiss it as a trend? It’s true that mindfulness is trendy, but it also has deep, traditional roots that are backed by modern research in the fields of psychology and neuroscience. Most of that research uses mindfulness meditation, which has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety and depression as well […]
University of Arizona Global Campus lets students study from abroad
For students around the world who can’t come to the University of Arizona, the university is now coming to them — and not just online. UArizona on Monday announced the launch of its Global Campus, which expands many of the university’s programs to 34 countries through partnerships with other international universities and with global student […]
How to meditate: A mindfulness guide for beginners
In the US, the amount of people practicing meditation more than tripled from 2012 to 2017. While meditation has a rich cultural history in countries like India, China, and Japan, it’s becoming increasingly popular in the Western world — and with good reason. Meditation can have extensive mental and physical health benefits, and you need […]
Scientific Discoveries That Changed The World
From fire to metals and fossil fuel, numerous key discoveries have served to advance human civilization over thousands of years. Humans have a long history of uncovering earthen materials, natural phenomena, chemical reactions and processes — then building on those findings to further scientific progress. Here are five discoveries that were revolutionary at the time […]
This new technology could help cool people down—without electricity
As climate change brings more extreme heat, air conditioning use is going to skyrocket, baking the planet even more. What if there were a way to cool without making warming worse? When Rebecca Sunenshine moved to Phoenix, Arizona, her first electric bill shocked her. “I called the utility and said, ‘You must have made a […]
How to Practice Mindfulness the Right Way
Mindfulness has become a buzzword and a trending concept for mental health all over the world. But the ancient practice rooted in Buddhism, may not actually be fully understood by those attempting to practice it. A survey conducted by researchers in Canada and published in Clinical Psychology Review in early November has shown that people […]
Is your willpower failing? I tried hypnotherapy – and it worked almost too well
Lockdown seemed the ideal time to attempt to become one of those people who hits their deadlines while eating mindfully. Who knew my inner elephant could actually be tamed? A hypnotherapist once explained to me at a dinner party that willpower doesn’t work. I had assumed that it was just mine that was broken. Apparently, […]
Can You Hypnotize Yourself? Yes, And Here’s How
When you hear the word “hypnosis,” you might picture a hypnotist manipulating someone into quacking like a duck or barking like a dog onstage. But hypnosis has therapeutic benefits, and you don’t need to see a hypnotist (or appear on a stage) to experience them. In fact, you can hypnotize yourself, according to hypnotist Grace […]
Kennesaw State shares instructional technology expertise through community partnerships – Kennesaw State University
Along with being a leader in preparing students to become teachers, Kennesaw State University extends its commitment to teaching and learning to numerous communities in Georgia and other states through partnerships between the Bagwell College of Education and K-12 school districts. At the forefront is iTeach, a service unit of the Bagwell College that assists […]
The most unbelievable tech gadgets seen in 2021
Tech innovations impress us every year, and the ones in 2021 were no exception. From household robots that pour wine to robotic dogs that perform backflips, there’s been a lot to get excited about. What are the most unbelievable tech gadgets seen in 2021? Read this roundup to find out. It’s no surprise that tech […]