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Wellness

Ashwagandha: How This Adaptogen Can Boost Your Well-being

In a 90-day trial, participants taking a sustained-release ashwagandha extract not only reported better sleep and reduced stress but also showed measurably lower serum cortisol levels, according to a

Chloe Bennett·August 22, 2026
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Wellness

How Adaptogenic Herbs Support Stress Response and Wellness

In a clinical trial, mentally stressed adults saw their serum cortisol levels significantly drop after consistently taking Withania somnifera for 56 to 60 days, reports Sciencedirect .

Chloe Bennett·July 19, 2026
A person experiencing deep mindfulness and stress reduction while viewing an original abstract painting in a brightly lit, minimalist art gallery.
Wellness

What are art interventions for mindfulness stress reduction and connection?

Levels of the stress hormone cortisol fell by an average of 22% among those viewing original art, compared to just 8% viewing reproductions, according to The Guardian .

Chloe Bennett·July 2, 2026