A Subtle Impact

Loneliness

Loneliness Is a Disease: Could Meditation Help Protect Us?

Balachundhar Subramaniam MD, MPH, FASA on October 9, 2024

Loneliness is both a physical and psychological affliction. Meditation can help protect us by building and nourishing relationships with others, as well as with our inner lives.

Loneliness is both a physical and psychological affliction. Meditation can help protect us by building and nourishing relationships with others, as well as with our inner lives.

Gut-Brain Axis

The Surprising Ways Soil Can Aid Our Mental Health

Balachundhar Subramaniam MD, MPH, FASA on August 29, 2024

The bacteria in the dirt influence the bacteria in your gut.

The bacteria in the dirt influence the bacteria in your gut.

Climate Anxiety

How to Tackle Eco-Anxiety, According to the Experts

Balachundhar Subramaniam MD, MPH, FASA on July 24, 2024

Eco-anxiety is affecting an increasing number of people across the world. Yet, with the right measures, eco-anxiety can be channeled into healthy, planet-friendly behaviors.

Eco-anxiety is affecting an increasing number of people across the world. Yet, with the right measures, eco-anxiety can be channeled into healthy, planet-friendly behaviors.

Meditation

Why a Meditation Practice Is Key to Longevity

Balachundhar Subramaniam MD, MPH, FASA on June 14, 2024

This simple daily habit can reduce inflammation, improve our gut microbiome, and boost brain connectivity. In short, a meditation practice is a recipe for longevity.

This simple daily habit can reduce inflammation, improve our gut microbiome, and boost brain connectivity. In short, a meditation practice is a recipe for longevity.