The internet is awash with videos that claim to use ‘binaural beats’ to improve your focus or relieve stress. But while they can influence your brain, the touted mood-enhancing effects may not be.
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As the practice of mindfulness grows, more thought needs to be given to how it can be used in under-served communities
Soothing tunes for anxious times.
Buddhist meditation apps are an increasingly popular stress-reliever for people on the go. But do these apps really work? Or are they products of a lucrative industry contributing to a tech addiction?
It’s often said that “bad posture” can cause neck pain but science seems to indicate that other factors might be at play.
Technology-free holidays can feel unbearable at first but this soon gives way to a better experience.
Results of a recent global sauna survey suggest people use sauna to relax. But they don’t necessarily know about the health benefits it’s been shown to have.
Some of the most popular online videos are of people whispering, turning book pages or gently tapping computer keys. What is going on? A researcher explains the quest for ‘brain tingles.’
Meditation and yoga affect the brain’s stress response system to help us feel more relaxed. They can even lower our blood pressure.
Top-end companies are investing in design features to make their offices more appealing to staff. But many workers are looking for more than just funky design from their workplaces.
Research shows tranquility can help to boost levels of relaxation, reduce stress and even provide pain relief.
Why extreme sports can change your life for the better.
Apple’s smartwatch promises to optimise our productivity and competitiveness. But can the new Breathe app for the watch help us to relax and make us mindful?
Modern life creates long-term stress our bodies aren’t designed to cope with – but all is not lost.
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Clinical Psychologist, Mindfulness Teacher and Senior Lecturer in Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Westminster
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Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Bond Business School, Bond University
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Reader, Psychology with Outdoor and Adventure studies, Leeds Beckett University
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Lecturer, Graduate Research School, Western Sydney University
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Assistant Professor, University of Cambridge
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GP Researcher, RMIT University
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Senior Research Fellow in Mental Health, Victoria University
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Emeritus Professor of Environmental Acoustics, University of Bradford
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Professor of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Shenandoah University
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Research Fellow in the school of medical and health sciences, Edith Cowan University
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Fellow at the Institute of Historical Research, School of Advanced Study, University of London
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Lecturer in Digital Media, University of Stirling
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Independent Researcher (Philosophy), University of New England
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Senior Lecturer in Information Systems, Auckland University of Technology
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Professor and ARC Future Fellow, University of Sydney