WashU “sound bath” facilitator and mindfulness researcher Diana Parra Perez, PhD, said sound is not only perceived through the ear, but also by the body through vibrations from sound waves that travel through the air. The WashU assistant professor discusses the practices and benefits of sound therapies. For example, can sound therapy with Tibetan singing […]
Public health is often the unseen force that keeps our communities thriving. From ensuring clean water to managing vaccination programs and regulating food safety, it is the vital infrastructure that promotes healthier lifestyles and safeguards our environments. Without it, communities are left vulnerable to emerging threats, underscoring the critical need to reinforce this infrastructure. What […]
Mindfulness-based approaches are mental health practices intended to ground people, help them focus attention, and teach them how to think through overwhelming emotions and problems, but that is just the start. The more people are taught ways to better handle stress, the better protected they may be from the physiological problems that stress produces, including […]