Tag: health

The Unbearable Lightness of Sleeping
Soul + Body
Wellbeing

The Unbearable Lightness of Sleeping

What is the dream incubation technique? How can you rewrite what happens in a nightmare? And why might sleeping too much be problematic?
Dariusz Kuźma
The Man Behind Agnieszka Holland’s “Charlatan”
Art + Stories
Opinions

The Man Behind Agnieszka Holland’s “Charlatan”

The Czech herbalist Jan Mikolášek – hero of Agnieszka Holland’s film “Charlatan” – lived a fascinating life, healing Nazis, communists, and perhaps even kings.
Michał Zabłocki
My Mini Me
Soul + Body
Wellbeing

My Mini Me

What do yoga and maternity have in common? How can taking control of our body help us to reflect on how we view ourselves and our children?
Ludwika Włodek
Bravo, Okinawa!
Soul + Body
Wellbeing

Bravo, Okinawa!

The inhabitants of the Japanese island Okinawa famously live long, satisfied lives. What is the secret to their success?
Aleksandra Reszelska
Vegetarian Paradise
Soul + Body
Good Food

Vegetarian Paradise

Konstanty Moes-Oskragiełło was the first Polish vegetarian. But he also held a number of radical – and controversial – views about health and society.
Ewa Pluta
Walking Meditation Exercises for Spring
Soul + Body
Breathe In

Walking Meditation Exercises for Spring

The spring weather can be enjoyed mindfully. A meditation teacher suggests five walking meditation exercises.
Maria Górz
The Voice of The Heart
Soul + Body
Wellbeing

The Voice of The Heart

The heart does more than just pump blood – this remarkable organ also affects our thinking, feelings, perception and identity.
Łukasz Kaniewski
Serotonin Plays a Key Role In Patience and Impulse Control, Research Says
Soul + Body, World + People
Wellbeing, Science

Serotonin Plays a Key Role In Patience and Impulse Control, Research Says

There is a neurological link between serotonin levels and the brain’s ability to control impulses and patience levels.
Jaimee Bell
Study Finds Matriarchal Societies Are Good For Women’s Health
World + People
Dreams and Visions

Study Finds Matriarchal Societies Are Good For Women’s Health

A study of the Mosuo women, known for their culture of matriarchy, suggests that gender roles can influence our health outcomes.
Scotty Hendricks
Doctors in Scotland Can Now Prescribe Nature to Their Patients
Soul + Body
Wellbeing

Doctors in Scotland Can Now Prescribe Nature to Their Patients

Take one long stroll, four times a week.
Evan Fleischer