How to do square breathing?
Square breathing, also known as box breathing, is a rhythmic breathing technique that offers significant benefits for stress reduction and improved concentration. Let’s discover how to do it and explore the impact of this practice on mental and physical health, also examining specific educational a…
How important is sleep for well-being?
On March 14, World Sleep Day is celebrated, an annual event that takes place close to the spring equinox (March 21). The day was promoted by the World Society Sleep and the Italian Association of Sleep Medicine (AIMS) in 2008 to raise awareness about sleep disorders.
What is resilience?
According to the American Psychological Association, resilience is the process of positive adaptation to difficult life experiences. Originally borrowed from material physics, the concept has undergone significant evolution in the psychological field. But what does it truly mean to be resilient, an…
Epigenetics of trauma
Mental health is a fundamental and integral aspect of what we consider global health and overall well-being for each individual. Its core lies in psychological well-being, which can be severely undermined by exposure to trauma, impacting global health even through epigenetic mechanisms.
How to cultivate empathy and prevent empathic overload?
Empathy represents one of the most extraordinary and important human abilities: the capacity to understand and share others’ emotions, creating subtle bridges that connect visions, experiences, and life stories. Cultivating empathy is a true skill to train, at any age, starting from childhood, capa…
The Multitasking Mom
Multitasking describes the ability to follow multiple activities simultaneously: a characteristic that is common among mothers. It is a strategy that responds to the need for speed and the complexity of our lives. Multitasking allows us to manage different responsibilities at the same time, sometim…
Work well-being: what is the difference between Distress and Eustress?
According to research by EU-OSHA (European Agency for Safety and Health at Work), 44% of workers in Europe reported an increase in work-related stress due to the Covid-19 pandemic, leading to peaks in psychological well-being issues. Simultaneously, the WHO estimates a loss of approximately 12 bill…
Adolescent Emergency: How Are Our Young People Doing?
Worldwide, over one billion people suffer from mental disorders, particularly anxiety (affecting 4.4% of the population) and depression (4%). Psychological distress strongly affects young people: 1 in 7 adolescents suffers from it. More than 740,000 people lose their lives each year due to suicide…
Stress and itching: what is the connection between mind and skin?
Itching is a common experience, often considered a minor discomfort or something linked exclusively to the skin. In reality, when it becomes persistent or intensifies during moments of emotional tension, it may signal a deeper interaction between body and mind. Numerous studies show that stress and…
Social connection for overall health
We live in an era characterized by increasing digitalization of work and services and by hyperconnectivity that shifts relationships and free time online. However, the most important connection remains the human one, preferably direct and in person, because healthy social interaction is a key deter…
Physical activity, sports, and a healthy lifestyle support mental health from a very young age.
Mental health is a top priority mission for today’s fast-paced society. Taking care of one’s physical and mental well-being is often perceived as secondary compared to daily commitments. Yet, healthy daily habits based on physical activity and mindful movement practices can bring about positive cha…
Why are emotions so important?
Emotions represent one of the most fascinating and complex dimensions of human experience: sophisticated information-processing systems that guide our thoughts, shape our decisions, and influence our social relationships. Thanks to advances in neuroscience and cognitive psychology, we are witnessin…
Scientific Research on Silence
Silence brings significant benefits to our overall health, for example in terms of stress reduction, improved sleep, enhanced mental clarity, boosted creativity, better concentration, increased awareness, emotional well-being, and protection against the harmful effects of noise pollution. Let’s rev…
What is an infodemic?
We are increasingly getting our information from social media, where we browse for news from around the world. Young people also rely on artificial intelligence chatbots to receive updates and answers, according to the new 2025 Digital News Report by the Reuters Institute. The risk is a growing inf…
The Pain of Loneliness
Social interaction is essential for ensuring satisfaction, joy, and even proper brain functioning. On the other hand, the deprivation of human connections is highly detrimental to the entire body and mind. Loneliness and social isolation put our overall health at risk and cause real suffering for h…
Pranayama: how to practice the Yoga of Breath?
On the occasion of International Yoga Day, June 21, we explore Breath Yoga, a set of techniques that help us understand and optimize the most natural and fundamental activity of our life—the first one we do at birth: breathing. We will discover that Pranayama, Breath Yoga, offers significant benefi…
How do climate change and pollution impact our mental and cognitive health?
The health of the Planet and that of humans are intrinsically linked. Many scientific studies investigate the effects of climate change on our physical health, but the impact on our psyche and brain is also significant. Experiencing natural disasters can cause stress, anxiety, and depression, parti…
Happiness is green
The Planet is our largest home, and protecting and honoring it is essential for the well-being of ourselves and all living beings. To build a sustainable future, it is essential to have a reflection on the impact of our daily actions on the health of the Earth. New scientific research shows how sma…
How to deal with emotional eating through Mindful Eating?
Eating does not only respond to a physiological need, but also to the inner mosaic of emotions that we experience daily, including those that are more difficult or unheard. One may find themselves eating due to stress, anxiety, boredom, sadness, or simply seeking comfort. This may be a consolatory…
The brain’s rejuvenating break
Even though the modern, busy lifestyle often makes it difficult, taking a break feels good. Our brain needs to recharge its batteries from time to time. Carving out moments for ourselves to “do nothing” is essential for our physical and mental well-being.
Neurodegeneration
Global health particularly considers natural aging, which accompanies economic, health, and social development. In this context, it is essential to prevent and delay neurodegeneration as much as possible, thereby prolonging health, autonomy, and happiness in the third and fourth age. While studying…
Mental health
An integral part of global health is mental health, understood as a state of psychological well-being that allows one to face life’s challenges and achieve self-realization. Mental health is central to the well-being of individuals and society and is a fundamental right. Risk factors for mental hea…
Forest Bathing: An Ancient Practice with Modern Benefits
The forest bathing, or shinrin yoku in Japanese, is a practice that involves taking gentle walks in the woods, immersed in nature, breathing deeply the clean air and enjoying the surrounding landscape. This activity, very popular in Japan, is considered a true art that combines light physical activ…
Physical activity: a real medicine for the aging brain
The brain can renew itself, even in advanced age, thanks to physical activity. For a long time, it was believed that once a certain age was reached, the mind would inevitably begin to degenerate, but this is not entirely true. Certainly, after the age of seventy, the loss of nerve cells reaches its…
Psychology for the future: let’s talk about silence
The 33rd International Congress of Psychology ICP 2024: Psychology for the Future – Together in Hope was held from July 21 to 26. The new symposium, organized by the RINED Research Institute for Neuroscience, Education and Didactics of the Patrizio Paoletti Foundation, explored the fascinating topi…
Hikikomori: Overcoming Social Withdrawal and Rediscovering Yourself
The phenomenon of hikikomori, increasingly widespread even in Italy, represents a silent condition affecting many young people. They choose to isolate themselves from the world, retreating to their rooms and cutting off all contact with the outside world. What are the underlying causes of this soc…
Brain and mental health
Preserving cognitive functions is a fundamental goal of global health, particularly regarding the prevention and research of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson. At the same time, it is essential to protect psychological health, which is challenged by social, healthcare, an…
Protecting the brain. What strategies?
Understanding the brain has been a complex and fascinating challenge for humans for centuries. Over time, it has been recognized as the seat of the rational part of the soul, thought, higher psychic functions, or the unconscious. Amidst complexity and fragility, the brain is at the center of the mo…
Play and Brain Development
Since Neumann’s “Game Theory” was used in the 1940s to explain human behavior in fields such as economics, politics and biology, it has become increasingly clear that play is not just a form of entertainment for children and adults. Instead, play is a crucial element in the development and nurturin…
The right environment for concentration
Focusing seems increasingly difficult in an era saturated with information, notifications, sounds, and lights. Every stimulus can become a distraction, pulling us away from tasks and goals. The environment plays a fundamental role in concentration: learning to adjust it allows for better energy man…
