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Getting yourself to do deep work—or work that is solely focused on a single task with no disruptions or distractions—is a major part of being productive, but you might find that settling into that flow state is surprisingly hard. For some, it comes easily, but if you’re not one of them, consider using some mindfulness practices to get into the zone. Mindfulness is kind of a buzzword these days, but there’s some solid research out there that shows how it…

Finding moments of calm amidst a cancer journey can feel like a challenge – but, as Lillian Dugan, director of programs for the Dear Jack Foundation, told CURE® as part of the “Speaking Out” video series, mindfulness practices such as meditation and yoga can potentially alleviate the physical and emotional burdens faced by adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients. “[Mindfulness practices] are scientifically proven to help manage the adverse effects from treatment,” she affirms. While not a cure for cancer,…

It appears that the vagus nerve has hired a publicist. A brief foray on TikTok reveals that the previously introverted nerve, said to assuage anxiety when activated (a claim often made through injected lips in a hushed vocal fry) is having its day. Likewise, the moon has hired a social-media consultant. If ever there were so many varieties of a full moon (blood, cold, pink, super, beaver, micro), never has the quantity of accompanying healing modalities (manifesting, crystal charging, intention…