Health

Explore the link between mindfulness and health. Articles, tips, and exercises aimed at improving your mental and physical well-being

Calm
A Guide to Practicing Self-Care with Mindfulness 

Making sure our own needs are met is as important as taking care of those we love most. When turning your attention toward yourself feels challenging, there are simple ways to move through the discomfort. Explore our new guide for tips, practices, and reminders on how to engage in self-care. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • December 18, 2020
Calm
The Best Mindfulness Books of 2020 

The Mindful editors look back on their favourite books from this year, covering diverse topics such as mindful eating, the truth of belonging, and emotional resilience. Read More 

  • Stephanie Domet, Amber Tucker, and Barry Boyce
  • December 17, 2020
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Compassion
5 Research-Backed Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage 

It may feel bizarre to boil love, intimacy, and sex down to a science. While there is no formula for the perfect romantic relationship, Nate Klemp and Kaley Klemp unpack some of the research on what works and what doesn’t in marriage. Read More 

  • Nate Klemp and Kaley Klemp
  • December 4, 2020
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Physical Health
The Science of Deep Sleep 

Understanding the new science of sleep can supercharge your energy levels, strengthen your brain’s resilience, and help you relax into a deeply restorative night’s rest. Read More 

  • Caren Osten Gerszberg
  • December 2, 2020
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Anxiety
How Much Is Enough? 

Spencer Sherman explains how mindfulness can help us retrain our brains from always wanting more, regardless of circumstances, to feeling deeply contented with what we have. Read More 

  • Spencer Sherman
  • November 25, 2020
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Anxiety
8 Ways Healthcare Workers Can Reduce Stress 

Dr. Reena Kotecha and Dr. Chris Willard offer a collection of quick tips to help other healthcare professionals rediscover moments of calm and self-care, even during a grueling work day. Read More 

  • Christopher Willard and Dr. Reena Kotecha
  • November 24, 2020
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