The Surprising Link BetweenBrain Science and Strong, Healthy RelationshipsAmy Banks, with Leigh Ann Hirschman • Tarcher PerigeeRelationships happen between individu- als, but also between neural pathways in your brain. Left unchecked, old habits and thinking patterns affect the way you inter- act with your closest friends and partners. Using a system called “C.A.R.E.” that identifies various brain regions, Banks offers a way to investigate those patterns and lay down new tracks that support healthier, happier relationships....

As mindfulness continues to increase in popularity and visibility, so the critiques have emerged. This is a good thing, because cogent critique enables those of us who teach and trust in mindfulness to notice our blind spots, understand people’s objections, and refine our approach so we can respond skilfully. And perhaps the most pressing critique of mindfulness that needs addressing is that which has fuelled the Ladybird satire: what looks from the outside like self-regarding inactivity must surely entail a passive, socially-disengaged relationship with the world....

How Mindfulness Plays a Role in Sleep Many healthcare workers are under more stress now than ever. While previous studies have examined the role mindfulness may play in helping us get a better sleep, in this case, researchers at the University of South Florida asked the opposite question: They wanted to see if medical staffers’ quality of sleep might be linked to how well they paid attention. To do so, they monitored the sleep habits of 61 full-time nurses for two consecutive weeks....

Desktop Gaming Desktop Gaming When online casinos first emerged, they were only available on desktop devices. People either had to go to land-based casinos or log onto games using their desktops. And who could ignore the convenience that such gaming had availed to gamblers? They could now pore through countless casino reviews, find what they liked, and launch the game. And admittedly, this was the pillar that paved the way for mobile gaming – we can give it that....

Read on for some tips on how best to care for and maintain natural hair types: ** When caring for natural hair, it’s important to know your specific type and curl pattern. This will make it so much easier to build a routine and decide what products you should use. Type 3 Hair This type of hair consists of curly strands ranging from 3A, 3B, to 3C. 3A hair is larger loose curls, 3B hair is usually seen as springy ringlets, and 3C hair is tight corkscrew curls that are often the width of a pencil....