Stress

The Easiest Way to Destress

By Polly Campbell on July 17, 2019 in Imperfect Spirituality

Need to get out of your head and stop overthinking everything? Start by leaving your house.

Need to get out of your head and stop overthinking everything? Start by leaving your house.

Self-Help

10 Steps to Self Love

By Hannah Rose LCPC on July 17, 2019 in Working Through Shame

Self love begins and ends internally; It cannot be contingent on how others feel about us, what they think about us, or what they say about us.

Self love begins and ends internally; It cannot be contingent on how others feel about us, what they think about us, or what they say about us.

Integrative Medicine

Meditation and Mental Health

By Samoon Ahmad M.D. on July 17, 2019 in Balanced

Meditation, particularly mindful meditation, teaches those who practice it to focus on the present moment, breath by breath

Meditation, particularly mindful meditation, teaches those who practice it to focus on the present moment, breath by breath

Addiction

A Look in the Mirror Neuron: Empathy and Addiction

By Adi Jaffe Ph.D. on July 17, 2019 in All About Addiction

When you mirror the behavior of others it helps them connect to you more intimately. So what does that have to do with compulsion?

When you mirror the behavior of others it helps them connect to you more intimately. So what does that have to do with compulsion?

Evolutionary Psychology

Altered States and Other Species

By Nigel Barber Ph.D. on July 17, 2019 in The Human Beast

Because other species do not have our communicative skills it is easy to assume they lack an interior mental life. That may be a mistake.

Because other species do not have our communicative skills it is easy to assume they lack an interior mental life. That may be a mistake.

Parenting

Are We Doing Enough to Help Obese Children?

By Judith J. Wurtman Ph.D. on July 17, 2019 in The Antidepressant Diet

Growing into adolescence is supposed to be the best time of your life. Being overweight often prevents this age of discovery and happiness.

Growing into adolescence is supposed to be the best time of your life. Being overweight often prevents this age of discovery and happiness.

Work

Why Fair Treatment Is Such a Critical Leadership Practice

By Ronald E Riggio Ph.D. on July 17, 2019 in Cutting-Edge Leadership

Why fairness is so important in the workplace.

Why fairness is so important in the workplace.

Sex

When Women Get Blamed for Men's Infidelity

By Justin J Lehmiller Ph.D. on July 17, 2019 in The Myths of Sex

The new book "Three Women" offers a deep dive into how infidelity impacts women, and the degree to which women sex-shame other women.

The new book "Three Women" offers a deep dive into how infidelity impacts women, and the degree to which women sex-shame other women.

Politics

Responding to the President's Tweets

By Sam Louie MA, LMHC on July 17, 2019 in Minority Report

President Trump's tweet, effectively saying, "Go back to where you came from" to several Congresswomen, is a prime example of the racism ethnic minorities face.

President Trump's tweet, effectively saying, "Go back to where you came from" to several Congresswomen, is a prime example of the racism ethnic minorities face.

Neuroscience

The Neuroscience of Identity

By Judith E. Glaser on July 17, 2019 in Conversational Intelligence

How culture shapes our brain and sense of self.

How culture shapes our brain and sense of self.

Health

A Remedy for Everything

By Randi Hutter Epstein M.D. on July 17, 2019 in Birth, Babies, and Beyond

Are bogus cure-all remedies a thing of the past, or an ongoing 21st-century phenomenon?

Are bogus cure-all remedies a thing of the past, or an ongoing 21st-century phenomenon?

Evolutionary Psychology

Responding to Ideas on Sex Differences in Brain and Behavior

By David P Schmitt Ph.D. on July 17, 2019 in Sexual Personalities

Agreements, ghost disagreements, and points for continued debate about sex differences.

Agreements, ghost disagreements, and points for continued debate about sex differences.

Sport and Competition

Rethinking Concussions: Time to Treat Differently

By ​OSU Ross ​Center for Brain Health and Performance on July 17, 2019 in The Social Brain

Is it time to treat concussions differently? A team doctor and former football player say yes!

Is it time to treat concussions differently? A team doctor and former football player say yes!

Child Development

Are Kids Today More Overindulged?

By David J Bredehoft Ph.D. on July 17, 2019 in The Age of Overindulgence

One way to evaluate the question is to look at some current statistics through the lens of childhood overindulgence.

One way to evaluate the question is to look at some current statistics through the lens of childhood overindulgence.

Animal Behavior

Are the Top Dogs on the Social Ladder Targets of Aggression?

By Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC on July 17, 2019 in Canine Corner

Both dogs and humans have social hierarchies, but dogs do not respond to differences in social rank in the same way that people do.

Both dogs and humans have social hierarchies, but dogs do not respond to differences in social rank in the same way that people do.

Environment

Reversing Climate Change Starts with You

By The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on July 17, 2019 in Evidence-Based Living

A new systematic review details the most effective steps you can take to decrease your carbon footprint.

A new systematic review details the most effective steps you can take to decrease your carbon footprint.

Integrative Medicine

A New Review of Psilocybin Microdosing Cools the Hype

By Christopher Bergland on July 17, 2019 in The Athlete's Way

A new review of the history and current state of "microdosing" psychedelics unearths more questions than answers.

A new review of the history and current state of "microdosing" psychedelics unearths more questions than answers.

Relationships

Motherly Narcissism

By Jodi Klugman-Rabb LMFT on July 17, 2019 in Finding Family

Has mom manipulated you to keep the family secret? A few tips to handle a narcissist will go a long way.

Has mom manipulated you to keep the family secret? A few tips to handle a narcissist will go a long way.

Self-Help

11 Keys to Defeat the Inner Gaslighter & Make Better Choices

By Grant Hilary Brenner MD, FAPA on July 17, 2019 in ExperiMentations

Being curious and candid about our own vulnerabilities equips us to better protect ourselves, and to know who to open up to when we're ready.

Being curious and candid about our own vulnerabilities equips us to better protect ourselves, and to know who to open up to when we're ready.

Relationships

Refreshing a Stale Relationship

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on July 17, 2019 in How To Do Life

Four tips presented in context.

Four tips presented in context.

Relationships

Kissing Adds Years to Your Life

By Linda and Charlie Bloom on July 16, 2019 in Stronger at the Broken Places

A German study from the 1980s found that the men who kissed their wives before going to work in the morning lived an average of five years longer.

A German study from the 1980s found that the men who kissed their wives before going to work in the morning lived an average of five years longer.

Relationships

Why a Hot Relationship Runs Cold

By Erin Leonard Ph.D. on July 16, 2019 in Peaceful Parenting

Why the love of your life might turn out to be the bane of your existence.

Why the love of your life might turn out to be the bane of your existence.

Therapy

10 Gifts: Wisdom From an Extraordinary Therapist and Healer

By Susan Heitler Ph.D. on July 16, 2019 in Resolution, Not Conflict

Dale Peterson was a masterful energy therapist. In honor of his death, I am sharing some of his powerful techniques and innovations.

Dale Peterson was a masterful energy therapist. In honor of his death, I am sharing some of his powerful techniques and innovations.

Health

A 17th-Century Philosopher Is Hurting Your Health

By Valentina Stoycheva Ph.D. on July 16, 2019 in The Everyday Unconscious

The dangerous legacy of Renѐ Descartes' mind-body dualism.

The dangerous legacy of Renѐ Descartes' mind-body dualism.

Relationships

When an “Attitude of Gratitude” Is Not Enough

By David Ludden Ph.D. on July 16, 2019 in Talking Apes

Couples who express their appreciation build happy marriages, but it only takes one partner with an ungrateful attitude to bring the relationship down.

Couples who express their appreciation build happy marriages, but it only takes one partner with an ungrateful attitude to bring the relationship down.

Media

Why We Should Pay to Send Emails

By Yellowlees Douglas Ph.D. on July 16, 2019 in How Writing Works

Email overload is so bad that some of us are charging senders to read it.

Email overload is so bad that some of us are charging senders to read it.

Self-Help

Decision-Making: Facing the Challenge of Making 35,000 a Day

By Jennifer Guttman Psy.D. on July 16, 2019 in Sustainable Life Satisfaction

Did you know the average person makes 35,000 decisions a day? These 7 tips will help you manage your decision-making.

Did you know the average person makes 35,000 decisions a day? These 7 tips will help you manage your decision-making.

Child Development

Blame Game: Violent Video Games Do Not Cause Violence

By Andrew Fishman on July 16, 2019 in Video Game Health

Violent video games are often blamed for making people who play them aggressive or violent. What does the research actually say?

Violent video games are often blamed for making people who play them aggressive or violent. What does the research actually say?