Can Giving Back Make You Feel Better?

Can Giving Back Make You Feel Better?

How Does Generosity Affect the Giver? Studies show that giving to a person in need can reduce activity in the amygdala, which is the brain structure that processes emotions. The amygdala is most active in stress, anxiety, phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder. In...
Is It Safe to Play Sports This Year?

Is It Safe to Play Sports This Year?

How Much of a Health Risk Is Playing Sports This Year? Because of the physical nature of team sports like basketball, football and soccer, these types of team sports are generally a high health risk during the pandemic. The only way the health risk could be lowered is...
Do Masks Really Work?

Do Masks Really Work?

How Do Masks Work? Masks help slow the spread of COVID-19 by their ability to reduce airborne respiratory droplets. What this basically means is that potential viral particles will largely be contained in each person’s mask when you breathe. When these particles are...