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Why We’re Obsessed With the Monks Walking Across America

Emma Seppälä Ph.D. on January 15, 2026

A dozen monks are walking across America and gathering millions of followers. Why is that? Their humble, quiet act is reminding us of something truly profound: our shared humanity.

A dozen monks are walking across America and gathering millions of followers. Why is that? Their humble, quiet act is reminding us of something truly profound: our shared humanity.

Anxiety
The #1 Habit to Quit in 2026 if You Have Anxiety

Emma Seppälä Ph.D. on January 6, 2026

Caffeine can worsen anxiety, disrupting sleep and energy. Learn how to ditch the jitters, restore calm, and reclaim your natural energy and focus.

Caffeine can worsen anxiety, disrupting sleep and energy. Learn how to ditch the jitters, restore calm, and reclaim your natural energy and focus.

Anxiety
The Free Hack for Overcoming an Anxious Rut

Emma Seppälä Ph.D. on April 7, 2025

Rather than looking for complicated solutions to anxiety, nature’s simple power boosts your mood, creativity, and mental health—at no cost.

Rather than looking for complicated solutions to anxiety, nature’s simple power boosts your mood, creativity, and mental health—at no cost.

Stress
5 Ways to Reverse the Effects of Stress and to Slow Aging

Emma Seppälä Ph.D. on March 31, 2025

Telomeres are protective caps at the ends of chromosomes. By adopting stress-reducing habits, you can help preserve them, potentially slowing down aging and improving your health.

Telomeres are protective caps at the ends of chromosomes. By adopting stress-reducing habits, you can help preserve them, potentially slowing down aging and improving your health.

Relationships
For a Perfect Valentine's Day, Science Says Do This

Emma Seppälä Ph.D. on February 12, 2025

The secret to successful relationships is counterintuitive: Self-love. It boosts well-being, strengthens connections, and helps you thrive. Love yourself first this Valentine’s.

The secret to successful relationships is counterintuitive: Self-love. It boosts well-being, strengthens connections, and helps you thrive. Love yourself first this Valentine’s.

Diet
7 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Your Mood With Food

Emma Seppälä Ph.D. on November 12, 2024

Eating more fruits, veggies, and plant-based foods boosts mood, reduces stress, and improves cognitive function, while cutting processed foods helps maintain emotional well-being.

Eating more fruits, veggies, and plant-based foods boosts mood, reduces stress, and improves cognitive function, while cutting processed foods helps maintain emotional well-being.

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