Over the last 8 months a small group of staff, faculty and students at the University of Central Asia have … More
Tag: health
Eco-Psychology: Nature as healer
Just spending 15 minutes walking in a forest has enormous health benefits. The Japanese refer to time with the natural world as Shinrin-Yoku – … More
21 Life Lessons from a Sociology Instructor
I often wonder about the different lessons learned in a classroom versus the life room. Do you need to have … More
Surfing the Urge: The anatomy of will-power
“mindfulness didn’t just reduce activity; it functionally disconnected the different regions of the brain that make up the “craving network.” … More
Why bother eating veggies?
Your mother was right – you should be eating about 8 servings of vegetables and fruit every day to get … More