The concept of taking time away from obligations to relax and recoup is so foreign in our society that the idea is often met with confused looks; people live in a constant state of motion, often bouncing from task to task with no time to stop, breathe, and enjoy the moment. In society’s eyes, relaxing […]
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Touch, sight, smell, hearing, and taste are what most people immediately think of when asked about the human senses. While these five major senses get the most attention, there are numerous, often-overlooked senses of the body that can add a great depth of information about what is going on inside of us: for example thermoception
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As you probably know if you have tried it, the experience of floating in a sensory deprivation tank can be deeply relaxing. So, why does floating relax you? What’s the science behind this? The relaxation effect that occurs after floating is far from rare. In fact, relaxation is one of the core reasons why people
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Many of the nation’s veterans struggle with the psychological toll of serving their country. In fact, up to 20 percent of veterans who serve in active conflict are diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a rate that is much higher than in the general population. They may experience disruptions of sleep, nightmares, and more as
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The feeling of getting off a long plane ride, worn out from the traveling you’ve already done, can sometimes stifle the excitement for the trip ahead. For especially long or arduous journeys, entire days can be lost or wasted trying to deal with jet lag and catch up on sleep. The drowsiness and exhaustion can
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