Dr. Doty is now a clinical professor of neurosurgery at Stanford University. He founded and directs the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE), where the Dalai Lama was a founding benefactor. As a philanthropist, he has given millions of dollars to support health care and educational charities around the world. He attributes his success partly to a kind woman named Ruth, who took 12-year-old Doty under her wing....

The scalp can also be affected by winter’s lack of humidity and hydration. If you start experiencing itchiness or tightness, or your scalp feels sore, chances are your scalp is dry. Two other signs of a dry scalp are hair loss and loose flakes of skin that you might notice while brushing or combing your hair. A quick and preventive measure is to keep hydrated and take vitamins and supplements like Nutrafol to assist in keeping your hair and scalp healthy, with ingredients like marine collagen....

Why We Love Heat Protectant Creams 1. They’re one of the best ways to combat winter dryness. When the frigid winter months roll around, it feels like all of the moisture is sucked from our hair and skin. We do everything we can to restore some hydration as we pile on the serums and moisturizers. One of the best ways to combat dryness is with a heat protectant cream. The cream-like consistency effortlessly restores and locks in lost moisture....

We accept this state of affairs as normal, but maybe we shouldn’t. If we can’t get ourselves to do something like exercise, which is pretty much unequivocally beneficial—to our health, no less—what hope do we have in motivating ourselves toward more complex goals and aspirations? Past research has linked mindfulness to better health, so a group of researchers set out to investigate whether mindfulness might play a role in the interplay between feeling motivated to exercise and actually getting up and doing it....

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Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. We have searched the web and have found the best of the best Winter Boredom Busters for you and your kids! These ideas are PACKED with activities that kids can do all winter long! Check out all the amazing ideas we’ve found: 16 Craft Boredom Busters 16 Toddler Boredom Busters 12 Frozen (the movie) Boredom Busters 10 Outdoor Boredom Busters 16 Educational Boredom Busters 16 Exercise and Game Boredom Busters 15 Cooking Boredom Busters...

How are moods different than emotions? “Emotions have been called ‘action potentials’ because they alert you and they energize you towards taking some kind of action based on your appraisal,” says Zindel Segal, Distinguished Professor of Psychology in Mood Disorders at the University of Toronto. “Moods, on the other hand, are the states of mind that are fed by continually thinking, problem solving, and ruminating, and they work to keep emotions in place....

We understand that the process of honing in on the perfect look for your big day can be quite overwhelming as there are tons of hairstyles and inspiration to sift through. On a brighter note, you’re spoiled for choice, which means you have options! On the not so bright side, the hairstyles you’re loving may come at a hefty price if you have to get a professional to help you out....

Here on the Dating Divas blog, we focus on dating within marriage, and strongly believe that dating your spouse is crucial to your relationship! Above all, that’s what we are ALL about! So since we know that good dating habits are so important, why not start teaching them young? Your teens need to know how to treat a date with respect, engage in conversations, plan fun activities and have good manners, all skills that are needed when dating after marriage too!...

Oh, weddings. They are a constant in life! It’s important to have a couple great gifts up your sleeve. {Let’s be real, your goal is to be just like Mom and have a closet full of gifts ready for any event you forgot!} To help you out The Dating Divas have put together 101 of the BEST wedding gifts for the coming year, using affiliate links! We have pooled the internet’s best ideas into 4 categories...

What better way to do just that, than with a Family Camping Trip?! Yep, it’s camping season again and, just for you, we’ve rounded up… Go ahead and pin it right now. I’ll wait. No, seriously! Just wait until you see the delicious recipes, clever organization, handy apps, fun activities, genius tips, must-have gadgets, and creative party details. (Actually, I’d pin it just for the recipes. Honest!) Okay, pinned and ready to go?...

We’ve got all of the fun ideas you’ll need to pull off the best Cinco de Mayo fiesta of all time! My all-time favorite food is Mexican food. I could eat chips and salsa for days! Cinco de Mayo is a great excuse to make all of your favorite Mexican dishes and throw a big fiesta with all of your friends. Who doesn’t love an excuse to party?? Chips and salsa are great, but chips and salsa with friends is even better....

15 Colored Braids to Switch Up Your Style Read on to be inspired by our top favorite colorful braids styles: 1. Honey-Colored Box Braids If you’re looking for a colorful protective style, try out box braid extensions. You can choose any color under the sun, but we’re particularly fond of this honey shade. It’s a beautiful color that really warms up your skin tone, especially in the colder months....

If you’re looking for a chic new hair color trend to try out, we definitely recommend trying out this ombré dark hairstyle: 1. Classic A classic look for a classic girl. To get healthier, shinier hair like above, try using Suave Professionals Keratin Infusion Smoothing Hair Serum after styling your hair. 2. Blue Ombré Want your dark ombré hair to really pop out from the crowd? Then try out this cosmic-blue tone for your ends....

DIY Body Paint Recipes We came up with three different body paint ideas for you to try. Depending on what you are looking for during your night of hot, spicy body painting, we’ve got the DIY body paint recipe for you! Each of the body paint ideas comes with a recipe card and tag for the paint! These are your options: Chocolate Body Paint Edible Body Paint Non-Edible Body Paint...

Yep, FREE!!! This adorable set was designed by our lovely & talented Tasha of Whimsicle Design Studio and, in honor of Independence Day, we are giving them away to all of YOU lucky readers! How fun would it be to make a set for each of your kiddos {AND the hubby… and yourself…} to wear to the 4th of July parade?! Just imagine the cute pictures you could capture! Just check out this patriotic cuteness…...

Although we love playing with a variety of hairstyles at any age bracket, there are some age-related concerns that admittedly pop up once we get older and change how our overall style looks. Hair that feels finer and more brittle, is thinning and shows a change in texture can dictate how good a hairstyle ultimately wears, and can be a strong consideration when it comes to choosing short hairstyles for women over 40....

5 Ways to Wear Blue Balayage If you’re thinking about taking the plunge and trying out this trend, check out these 5 styles to get inspired: 1. Wavy Bob This wavy layered bob guarantees instant volume no matter how you style your strands. Show this photo to your stylist as inspiration and ask her to create a balayage blend that sits close to the roots. This offers an all-over bright blue style that grows out easily....

Below, we list a few of our favorite hair and makeup combos that we think work for all occasions. Check them out and get inspired for your next red-letter night out: 5 Hair and Makeup Combos That Slay 1. Beehive + Graphic Liner Want a new look? Look no further than mod-inspired style. A baby beehive teamed up with a graphic cat eye is always a feminine look that’s pretty universally flattering....

While we might want to try meditation, it can sometimes be difficult to find the time, to be able to sit still, or to keep the mind from racing. The chart below asks you to examine some reasons you might have for not trying meditation, and lists a few benefits you could realize if you do try. What are the benefits of mindfulness meditation? Read More Mindful Staff December 26, 2018...