Abundance Buddies Posts

The picture of health is changing. New attitudes, innovations, and medications are transforming how millions manage their physical and mental wellness — and even greater shifts are on the horizon, from nutrition to prescriptions. What the Future: Wellness explores the vast societal social commercial implications of this evolution — from the shifts in life stages and retirement that are reshaping the financial services industry, to the changes in Americans’ diets (and grocery lists) that could reorient the opportunities in food…

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,…