Chemobrain is Real. What to Expect After Cancer Treatment

A few years ago, one of my students came to me and spoke about her mother who was undergoing treatment for breast cancer. She said her mother was losing her memory and her bearings, and was very worried because nobody knew what to do about her symptoms. The oncologist sent her to the psychiatrist. The psychiatrist sent her back, saying that her symptoms were a result of the cancer treatment.

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Aeon is a digital magazine of ideas and culture. Since September 2012 they have been publishing some of the most profound and provocative thinking on the web. They ask the big questions and find the freshest, most original answers, provided by leading thinkers on science, philosophy, society, and the arts. Aeon was founded in London by Paul and Brigid Hains. It now has offices in London, Melbourne, and New York. Aeon is a not-for-profit and operated by Aeon Media Group Ltd., committed to big ideas, serious enquiry, and a humane worldview. That’s it.

Everyday Actions That Contribute to Your Overall Wellness

Staying healthy can be an objective that is often much easier stated than accomplished. While most people will acknowledge the importance of their health, not everyone knows how to achieve optimal health. The reality is that all it takes is everyday actions. With small changes and updates to your normal routine, you can embrace better health and improve your life. Here are six everyday actions that can change your life and help you progress in your wellness journey.

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Indy Summers is a freelance writer interested in fashion, healthy living, and fitness. She has worked as a master in esthetician, as a personal trainer, and as a freelance model for several years so considers herself an expert in these industries. For more of her work, visit https://nouw.com/indysummers.

10 Ways to Nurture Your Mental Health

Prioritizing your mental health can be difficult in a fast-moving world, but it's essential for personal wellness. Your mental condition defines how you experience and live each day. Therefore, it's important to set aside time for assessing your cognitive state. Unfortunately, this can be hard to tackle. So, here are ten ways to begin nurturing your mental health.

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Mikkie Mills is a freelance writer who's passionate about health, fitness, organic cooking and eating, and yoga. When not writing she loves traveling, hiking, and cooking. Find more from Mikkie on Google+.

5 Benefits of Employee Online Wellness Programs

The wellness of every employee is paramount to your business's effectiveness. Healthy workers are more likely to deliver high-quality services in a competitive time frame. Those dealing with health issues, whether physical or mental, are generally prone to sluggish work and taking sick days. Because of this, many employers have their employees go through wellness programs. While these courses are often in-person, some are turning to online formats. It can be difficult to determine which version would function better for your company.

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Mikkie Mills is a freelance writer who's passionate about health, fitness, organic cooking and eating, and yoga. When not writing she loves traveling, hiking, and cooking. Find more from Mikkie on Google+.

How to Give Your Immune System a Boost During Covid 19 (and Beyond)

With concerns about the coronavirus, it can be important now more than ever to make sure that you're in good health and that your immune system is functioning its best. While this may not seem like an easy task, the truth is it can be simple to do with a few immune-boosting tips.

Eat an Immune-Boosting Diet

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Indy Summers is a freelance writer interested in fashion, healthy living, and fitness. She has worked as a master in esthetician, as a personal trainer, and as a freelance model for several years so considers herself an expert in these industries. For more of her work, visit https://nouw.com/indysummers.

Why Taking Care of Your Own Well-Being Helps Others

Our emotional well-being can benefit the people around us.

Friday, March 20, happened to be the International Day of Happiness, but people around the world feel anything but happy right now. Many of us are stressed and worried, wondering what this global pandemic means for our friends, families, and communities.

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This article originally appeared on Greater Good, the online magazine of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley.

The Greater Good Science Center studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being, and teaches skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society.

Based at the University of California, Berkeley, the GGSC is unique in its commitment to both science and practice: Not only do we sponsor groundbreaking scientific research into social and emotional well-being, we help people apply this research to their personal and professional lives. Since 2001, we have been at the fore of a new scientific movement to explore the roots of happy and compassionate individuals, strong social bonds, and altruistic behavior—the science of a meaningful life. And we have been without peer in our award-winning efforts to translate and disseminate this science to the public.

Mozart as Medicine | Music for Better Health

...To Soothe the Savage Beast...

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NUTRITIONFACTS.ORG is a strictly non-commercial, science-based public service provided by Dr. Michael Greger, providing free updates on the latest in nutrition research via bite-sized videos. There are more than a thousand videos on nearly every aspect of healthy eating, with new videos and articles uploaded every day. NutritionFacts.org was launched with seed money and support by the Jesse & Julie Rasch Foundation. Incorporated as a 501c3 nonprofit charity, NutritionFacts.org now relies on individual donors to keep the site alive.

Dr. Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is licensed as a general practitioner specializing in clinical nutrition. Currently he proudly serves as the public health director at the Humane Society of the United States. Dr. Greger is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Agriculture and the Tufts University School of Medicine.

His latest book, How Not to Die, became an instant New York Times Best Seller. 100% of all proceeds he has ever received from his books, DVDs, and speaking engagements has always and will always be donated to charity. Dr. Greger receives no compensation for his work on NutritionFacts.org.

The Most Important Numbers Concerning Your Health

It's All on the Inside: Do You Know?

Technology has given us the ability to monitor ourselves in new and fashionable ways. Someday, we will be Facebooking and Tweeting about the quantity and rate of oxygen exchange we’re experiencing at the molecular level while we’re training.

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As a lifelong fitness enthusiast and armchair philosopher (BA in Social Science, UC Irvine), Steven communicates his passion for health and wellness with an offbeat slant. It's a lifestyle, he will insist; and fitness is really a journey to find what fits--for you. His personal fitness journey has primarily centered on resistance training for more than fifty years. An intense three-year exposure to Shotokan Karate under Sensei Ray Dalke and Sensei Edmond Otis in Southern California during his thirties (he is now 65, since you're wondering) had a significant impact on his appreciation for the martial arts as fitness disciplines. It is his sincere hope that you will find insight, inspiration, and knowledge from the ideas he sends your way. Find more of his work at The Senior Health and Fitness Blog.
 

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10/27/2021
A few years ago, one of my students came to me and spoke about her mother who was undergoing treatment for breast cancer. She said her mother was losing her memory and her bearings, and was very... read more
Woman in orange leotard doing seated yoga stretches in front of big window
08/03/2021
Staying healthy can be an objective that is often much easier stated than accomplished. While most people will acknowledge the importance of their health, not everyone knows how to achieve optimal... read more
Woman in a field holding her arms open.
12/18/2020
Prioritizing your mental health can be difficult in a fast-moving world, but it's essential for personal wellness. Your mental condition defines how you experience and live each day. Therefore, it's... read more
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12/08/2020
The wellness of every employee is paramount to your business's effectiveness. Healthy workers are more likely to deliver high-quality services in a competitive time frame. Those dealing with... read more
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09/02/2020
With concerns about the coronavirus, it can be important now more than ever to make sure that you're in good health and that your immune system is functioning its best. While this may not seem like... read more
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03/30/2020
Our emotional well-being can benefit the people around us. Friday, March 20, happened to be the International Day of Happiness, but people around the world feel anything but happy right now. Many... read more
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08/24/2017
...To Soothe the Savage Beast... We’ve been playing music since the Paleolithic Era, 40,000 years ago. Music as therapy has been documented since at least biblical times. The first music therapy... read more
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07/14/2017
It's All on the Inside: Do You Know? Technology has given us the ability to monitor ourselves in new and fashionable ways. Someday, we will be Facebooking and Tweeting about the quantity and rate... read more
Woman in bathrobe holds up hand in front of camera.
10/27/2021
A few years ago, one of my students came to me and spoke about her mother who was undergoing treatment for breast cancer. She said her mother was losing her memory and her bearings, and was very... read more
Woman in orange leotard doing seated yoga stretches in front of big window
08/03/2021
Staying healthy can be an objective that is often much easier stated than accomplished. While most people will acknowledge the importance of their health, not everyone knows how to achieve optimal... read more
Woman in a field holding her arms open.
12/18/2020
Prioritizing your mental health can be difficult in a fast-moving world, but it's essential for personal wellness. Your mental condition defines how you experience and live each day. Therefore, it's... read more
Man outdoors smiling as he looks at iPad tablet.
12/08/2020
The wellness of every employee is paramount to your business's effectiveness. Healthy workers are more likely to deliver high-quality services in a competitive time frame. Those dealing with... read more
Woman outside flexing her muscles
09/02/2020
With concerns about the coronavirus, it can be important now more than ever to make sure that you're in good health and that your immune system is functioning its best. While this may not seem like... read more
Woman sitting on ground next to sign THIS IS MY HAPPY PLACE
03/30/2020
Our emotional well-being can benefit the people around us. Friday, March 20, happened to be the International Day of Happiness, but people around the world feel anything but happy right now. Many... read more
Graphic of golden grand piano on hazy beach.
08/24/2017
...To Soothe the Savage Beast... We’ve been playing music since the Paleolithic Era, 40,000 years ago. Music as therapy has been documented since at least biblical times. The first music therapy... read more
Stethoscope and pen on top of medical chart.
07/14/2017
It's All on the Inside: Do You Know? Technology has given us the ability to monitor ourselves in new and fashionable ways. Someday, we will be Facebooking and Tweeting about the quantity and rate... read more