Urban Survival

Your guide to managing life in the city

Marlynn Wei M.D., J.D.

How Does Self-Esteem Change in Adventure Athletes?

Outdoor adventure athletes share their experiences with how age affects their self-esteem.

Mindfulness Art Therapy Can Reduce Depression and Anxiety

A new study explores the potential health and psychological benefits of combining art therapy with mindfulness.

New Research On How Yoga Boosts Your Immune System

A review of randomized control trials on yoga's impact on the immune system yields promising results.

New Study Finds Meditation With Walking Reduces Anxiety

A new study finds that combining meditation before or after a walk reduces anxiety more than just walking by itself.

Yoga Poses Could Boost Self-Esteem More Than "Power Poses"

A few minutes of yoga can boost energy and self-esteem.

Do You Know What That Emoji Means?

Do you know what that emoji means? Scientists look at all the possible meanings of an emoji.

There Are 27 Different Emotions, New Study Suggests

Researchers found out there are least 27 emotions-- a lot more than we used to think.

Mindfulness Therapy Could Help ADHD, Studies Suggest

New studies suggest an important role for mindfulness cognitive behavioral therapy in ADHD treatment.

Study Suggests Most Effective Way to Cut Sugar from Coffee

A new study finds the most effective way to cut back sugar in your coffee.

Yoga Can Slow Effects of Stress and Aging, Studies Suggest

New research suggests that doing yoga regularly can help reduce the harmful effects of stress and aging on the body.

Yoga Could Help Relieve Depression, Study Suggests

New research finds promising results for yoga in the treatment of depression.

New Research Finds Mindfulness Reduces Worry

What mindfulness exercise helps with persistent worry and negative thoughts? Research suggest you try this technique to reduce how much you worry.

New Research Shows Depression Linked with Inflammation

New research supports growing evidence that depression is associated with increased inflammation. Find out 5 ways you can work to reduce inflammation in your body.

8 Mindfulness Tips During the Holidays

Learn ways to bring more mindfulness into your holiday season.

Mindfulness Quiets Unhelpful Thoughts

A new study finds that mindfulness helps people with depression think more clearly and pay less attention to negative, irrelevant thoughts.

5 Ways to Reduce Post-Election Day Anxiety

Here are 5 non-partisan tips to deal with post-Election Day anxiety.

New Study Finds Yoga Breathing Lowers Inflammation

Only 20 minutes of this yoga breathing exercise could lower your stress and inflammation in the body.

5 Ways Origami Boosts Mindfulness

Looking to branch out from the mindful coloring books? Origami is a beautiful calming craft that can enhance your mindfulness.

How Many Fruits and Vegetables to Eat to Boost Your Mood?

New study shows that eight portions of fruit and vegetables boosts your mood as much as getting a job.

What Style of Yoga is Best for Your Health?

New study compares different styles of yoga to answer the question is one yoga style better than another. The answer will surprise you.

The Psychological Pros and Cons of Pokémon Go

Could the new game craze help social anxiety and depression? Catching Pokémon might have more rewards than you think.

New Study Shows Mindfulness Helps Prevent Depression

Can mindfulness help prevent depression from returning? New study finds that it's just as effective as traditional therapies and maybe even more so.

How to Make Your Workout More Effective Against Stress

New study suggests that mindful walking has more benefits than traditional walking. Add mindfulness to your workout routine.

Can Mindfulness Help Your Relationship?

A little mindfulness can go a long way for you and your romantic partner.

10 Strategies to Fight Job Burnout

Taking time for self-care and compassion will actually save you time in the long run as well as prevent and fight job burnout.

Six Aromatherapy Essential Oils for Stress Relief and Sleep

What essential oils are best for R&R? Find out the top 6 relaxing essential oils for aromatherpy.

The Lasting Beauty of Inspiration and Kindness

Positive emotions not only create an openness to more positive experiences, but can have lasting consequences.

The Beauty of Uncertainty

How can we build resilience when things are unpredictable and uncertain?

Can Dogs Recognize Our Faces?

A new brain imaging study suggest that dogs can recognize faces.

10 Questions to Ask Yourself From Positive Psychology

Here are ten themes that we can focus on from positive psychology.

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