Well Being

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A person meditating peacefully in a yoga pose, bathed in sunlight, symbolizing mental clarity and inner calm.

What are the holistic benefits of yoga for mental well-being?

Studies using MRI scans have shown that people who regularly did yoga had a thicker cerebral cortex and hippocampus compared with nonpractitioners, according to NCCIH Health .

Jing Mei Lin·June 21, 2026

Person meditating and doing yoga on a mountain peak at dawn, embodying peace and the search for stress relief.

Mind & Body

Yoga and mindfulness offer stress relief, but evidence is limited.

A single standard deviation increase in mindfulness was associated with a 0.

Aisha Bakri·June 20, 2026

A person peacefully journaling by a sunlit window, symbolizing the calming and beneficial effects of gratitude practices on mental well-being.

Mind & Body

What Are Gratitude Mindful Activities for Well-being?

Just 15 minutes a day, five days a week, of practicing gratitude can significantly enhance mental wellness, according to UCLA Health .

Aisha Bakri·June 8, 2026