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Reconnecting body and mind for relaxation: Yoga benefits for mental health
Is yoga good for stress? Yoga for stress relief is one of many mental benefits of yoga. Find the evidence + more benefits
How to increase GABA naturally? The science of the relaxing brain chemical
Do Gaba supplements work? Find more about the relaxing brain chemical & how to increase GABA naturally.
Top 3 breathing techniques to relax
Learn about the body’s stress responses. Help yourself feel calmer and more relaxed with 3 science-based breathing techniques.
Managing stress at work: How to recover from burnout
Want to learn how to prioritise your well-being and beat burnout? Follow 4 science-based steps to be able to retake charge of your life.
Oxytocin, stress and the brain: Make stress your friend
Read about the beneficial side of stress and get to know the love hormone - oxytocin. Learn how bravery and health are scientifically linked to stress and how you can stimulate that in your life with evidence-based techniques.
Work fatigue at a desk job- How to work more efficiently
Desk work can lead to mental fatigue. Read how buildup of a brain chemical can impair decision-making and how to fix it.
The effects of stress on the brain and 5 ways to de-stress
Stress has long term effects on your brain. Find out how your brain reacts to stress & scientific ways to de-stress.
L-theanine vs GABA: How to relax your brain quickly?
Read about the 2 nutrients that can boost your relaxing brain chemical. Which is more effective and where to find them?
tryptophan, tyrosine & SSRI’s on cognition + reward
SSRI drugs can impact dopamine. A new study reveals that tyrosine and tryptophan play a role in reward processing and a set of cognitive skills.
How does theanine help you to relax?
L-theanine constitutes 1-2% of the dry weight of green tea and it has been shown to promote relaxation without sedation.