Does the thought of looking in the mirror and spotting your first gray hair freak you out? Or maybe it’s wrinkles. You catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and just so happen to see another line around your eye that wasn’t there last time. Sometimes seeing a clump of hair in the bathtub drain is enough to make you think you’ll be bald next week.

Trust me. You’re not the only one.

Breathing is so ordinary, so mundane, that its true significance can easily pass us by. For thousands of years, people have used simple breathing exercises to relieve anxiety, stress, depression, and even chronic pain. In this article, check out a few exercises you can do at home, at work, or wherever you happen to be. All you need is your body, some air, and your mind.

The idea of leisure is a hard-won achievement but the pursuit of excellence has infiltrated and corrupted the world of leisure. We seem to have forgotten the importance of doing things solely because we enjoy them. Hobbies are supposed to be something different from work. But our “hobbies” have become too serious, too demanding, too much an occasion to become anxious about whether you are really the person you claim to be.

Scientists have found a direct link between physical contact and gut bacteria in red-bellied lemurs. Likely passed through ‘huddling’ behaviour and touch, the new research has implications for human health.

Mushrooms are a great source of vital nutrients. Consuming them is great for both the brain and the body. Malaysian researchers are now suggesting that edible and medicinal mushrooms can be used to specifically nourish the brain and halt the progress of neurodegenerative diseases.

Did you know that in order to learn something new, the brain actually needs to experience physical growth to allow neurons to fire more easily? This growth is carried out by your brain’s “miracle-gro” hormone, a protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). High levels of BDNF make you learn faster, remember better, age slower, and can increase neuroplasticity. This means that when your brain cells get damaged or face a stressful situation, BDNF protects them and helps them come back stronger!

If you want to know almost everything there is to know about sleep, read this article! It’s around 600 pages, and luckily contains a summary at the top, and one at the bottom!

If you’re trying to learn something new, you might want to hit the gym a few hours after studying. According to new research, exercising 4 hours after learning a task can improve memory.

More common that we may be aware of, Sarcopenia — a decline in skeletal muscle with age — may be to blame for a myriad of health troubles as we get older. The good news? Studies as far back as 30 years show that sacropenia can be reversed. And it’s possible for everyone, no matter how old or out of shape.

Your brain thrives on learning things that are new and complex. Learning a foreign language is one of the most effective and practical ways to increase intelligence, keep your mind sharp, and buffer your brain against aging. Millions of people engage in online brain training to keep mentally sharp, but learning a second language is an infinitely more rewarding use of your time.