Health

Living a Healthy Life

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be a struggle, and the ideal routine seems to change all the time. Yet physical well-being plays an undeniably important role in our daily lives. In many ways, our mental health impacts our ability to be physically healthy, and vice versa. Researchers in both domains have a lot to say about what it takes to be well.

Dance More!

By Kimerer LaMothe Ph.D. on December 31, 2017 in What a Body Knows

When you dance for joy other concerns fall into place. The dancing facilitates clarity of heart and mind. Priorities reorder themselves. More is revealed. More becomes possible.

5 Apps to Start 2018 the Right Way

By Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. on December 31, 2017 in Click Here for Happiness

Want lasting results instead of changes you stick to for just a weeks? Here are some apps that can help you.

Top Ten Tips for a Healthier Brain in 2018

By Georgia Ede MD on December 31, 2017 in Diagnosis: Diet

Which dietary changes are really worth making when it comes to brain health? Simple, science-based advice that really works.

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Psychology Explains New Year Resolutions, Hits and Misses

By Raj Persaud, M.D. and Peter Bruggen, M.D. on December 31, 2017 in Slightly Blighty

55.2% of resolutions were health related (exercise: 31.3%, eat healthy: 10.4%, have healthier habits: 13.5%), 34.4% were work related (save: 20.8%, get out of debt: 12.5%)

Need Motivation to Exercise? Science-Based Facts Can Inspire

By Christopher Bergland on December 31, 2017 in The Athlete's Way

Did you make a New Year's resolution to exercise more in 2018? Science-based knowledge of how physical activity optimizes your quality of life is a terrific way to stay motivated.

A Battle of the Sexes in the Bedroom?

By Katherine Sharkey MD, Ph.D. on December 31, 2017 in Feeling the Rhythm

How much do you know about the physiologic differences in sleep and circadian rhythms between women and men?

Positive Psychology in Martial Arts

By Neil Farber M.D, Ph.D., CLC, CPT on December 30, 2017 in The Blame Game

Martial arts does not just teach us how to kick and punch. It provides a strong basis for living with positive psychology foundational principles.

8 Tips For Facing Someone You Hate

By Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on December 30, 2017 in Friendship 2.0

Almost all of us must interact with people we can't stand, if occasionally or on a regular basis. Here are some tools for emerging from these situations with your sanity intact.

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Insomnia and Heart Disease

By John Cline Ph.D. on December 30, 2017 in Sleepless in America

Over the past decade increasing evidence has emerged indicating that insomnia, especially when it occurs in a setting of short sleep, is related to heart disease.

The Antioxidant Myth

By Georgia Ede MD on December 30, 2017 in Diagnosis: Diet

Don't be fooled by the hype—save your money and your health by getting the facts you need to outsmart the antioxidant hucksters.

Resolved for 2018: Choose Your Words Well

By John-Manuel Andriote on December 29, 2017 in Stonewall Strong

The language we use to tell our personal stories, especially to ourselves, contributes to our resilience--or undermines us.

6 Myths that May Be Interrupting Your Sleep

By Michael J Breus Ph.D. on December 29, 2017 in Sleep Newzzz

Misunderstanding how sleep works can affect your health

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The Impact of Compassion-Focused Self-Help on Well-Being

By Grant Hilary Brenner M.D. on December 29, 2017 in ExperiMentations

Research on using guided self-help to deliver Compassion-Focused Therapy shows it is effective and useful as a home-based, structured approach.

The Top 5 Body Positive Cleanses for 2018

By Alexis Conason Psy.D. on December 28, 2017 in Eating Mindfully

Are you tired of the New Year's dieting blitz? Are you looking for a different type of cleanse this year? Check out these 5 body positive cleanses to nourish your body and mind.

On Being Double Blind

By Jeffrey K Smith Ph.D. on December 28, 2017 in Scumbles

Do you take any medications that you think might be real or might be a placebo? Why do we put people in experimental and control groups that don't generalize to real life?

Six Forms of Resolution

By Andy Tix Ph.D. on December 28, 2017 in The Pursuit of Peace

Ever found New Year's resolutions to be unmotivating or unhelpful? Here are six options for New Year's goals that might help you clarify your best life.

When Sex Drives Clash

By Stephanie A. Sarkis Ph.D. on December 28, 2017 in Here, There, and Everywhere

Do you and your partner have different sex drives? Is it causing conflict in your relationship? Here are some ways to improve your sex life.

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Online Programs Confront Suicide in Indigenous Communities

By Robert T Muller Ph.D. on December 28, 2017 in Talking About Trauma

Can technology alleviate the leading cause of death among indigenous peoples?

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Raise a Glass to Better Sleep Without Medication

By Susan McQuillan M.S., RDN on December 28, 2017 in Cravings

If you’re resolved to get more sleep in the new year, make your resolution stick with specific and realistic lifestyle changes that will give you real results.

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Explaining the 5 Most Commmon New Year's Resolutions

By Glenn Geher Ph.D. on December 28, 2017 in Darwin's Subterranean World

It turns out that the most common New Year’s resolutions connect strongly with our evolved nature. Perhaps understanding this fact can help us actually keep them in 2018.

Energetic Therapies in Mental Health Care

By James Lake, MD on December 28, 2017 in Integrative Mental Health Care

Curious about uses of energetic therapies in mental health care?

6 Ways to Beat Stress

By Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. on December 28, 2017 in Click Here for Happiness

Relieve stress, even when you're already feeling totally stressed out.

The Stories of 2017: Singles-Shaming Is So Last Year

By Bella DePaulo Ph.D. on December 28, 2017 in Living Single

Out in 2017: Stories shaming single people. In: Stories celebrating them, acknowledging their issues, and calling them badasses

5 Alternatives to Traditional New Year's Resolutions

By Amy Morin on December 27, 2017 in What Mentally Strong People Don't Do

These alternatives will help you go on more adventures, connect with amazing people, learn new things, and grow stronger in 2018.

How to Honor Your Energies in the Year Ahead

By Diane Dreher Ph.D. on December 27, 2017 in Your Personal Renaissance

Have you been going against the grain? A timely reminder to honor your energies

Sex Work and Therapy

By David J Ley Ph.D. on December 27, 2017 in Women Who Stray

Therapists often assume that a person involved in sexwork is "damaged." That assumption prevents many therapists from being able to actually help.

7 Signs You're Better Off Alone

By Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on December 27, 2017 in Friendship 2.0

We often stay in not-great relationships because of inertia. Wondering if you're better off alone? Here are some signs to get you thinking.

Are Over-the-Counter Genetic Tests Risk-Free?

By Theodora Ross M.D. PhD. on December 27, 2017 in A Cancer in the Family

What will you learn from that over-the-counter genetic test holiday gift?

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Four Reasons Why Potential Patients Do Not Seek Treatment

By Michael S. Scheeringa M.D. on December 27, 2017 in Stress Relief

It is common to blame individuals for not seeking professional help, but it is likely not their fault. Mental health providers are more to blame for being poor at marketing.