Exercise increases galanin in the locus coeruleus and boosts stress resilience: How Running Makes the Brain More Resilient to Stress

Thinks I find along the way
Exercise increases galanin in the locus coeruleus and boosts stress resilience: How Running Makes the Brain More Resilient to Stress

“Dissecting the unraveling of a relationship can help you get back on track: 5 Things Couples Do That Lead to Divorce“
Bonus: Learn more about the ‘Magic Relationship Ratio’ here.
You are a fluke of the Universe. You have no right to be here, and whether you hear it or not, the Universe is laughing behind your back. A spoof of the old spoken word hit single Desiderata…
It’s the secret to high-performing teams — and strong marriages: The Ideal Praise-to-Criticism Ratio
A deep dive into the personalities we love to hate: The Anatomy of Assholes
I like this blogger! You can follow her on WordPress…
Pandemic, unemployment, wildfire — Lake Berryessa, Calif., has seen it all this year. A photo from the town that evoked the trauma of 2020 sped across the internet. Here, though, it was real life.
For me it was time to let go. You? This may help…
“You vowed “For better or worse,” and now you feel doubt about your marriage. Here are tips to decide if it’s worth saving or time to let go: How to Tell If Your Marriage Is Worth Saving (Or If It’s Time to Let Go)“
Native Americans invented lacrosse but struggle for recognition from international organizers of the sport now played worldwide: Imagine inventing a sport and then being shunned by it. That’s the Haudenosaunee story
It is claimed that ‘breathwork’ can help improve our sleep, digestion, immune and respiratory functions, while reducing our blood pressure and anxiety. All of which, in the midst of a pandemic, sounds more appealing than ever: How to take the perfect breath: why learning to breathe properly could change your life
The Atlas Obscura is one of my new favorite websites and posts like this are why:
“One paleoscatologist called the Lloyds Bank coprolite “as precious as the Crown Jewels”: An Incredibly Well-Preserved Piece of 9th-Century Viking Poop“

btw, do you know what a paleoscatologist actually is? It’s one of the top 10 unique jobs according to this website. It’s a person who checks out ancient poop.
Strategies for awareness, care, and compassion: How to Navigate Coronavirus With Emotional Intelligence
American culture is all about positive affirmations. Dream big! Shoot for the stars! But do positive fantasies actually help us achieve our goals? This week, as part of our You 2.0 summer series, we revisit a conversation with researcher Gabriele Oettingen about how we can make our goals more attainable: You 2.0: WOOP, WOOP! : Hidden Brain
Because humans suck!
Grand Sable Dunes Sunrise by Craig Sterken Photography. Craig captured this spectacular sunrise in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore over Grand Sable Dunes on the shores of Lake Superior: Grand Sable Sunrise

See the science!
Research shows it’s not what you might think: A Relationship Secret of the Happiest Couples: New Research
Too much time on your hands? Try squirrel-proofing your bird feeder…
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