Health

The Most Important Vitamin to Enhance Immunity During Covid

By Leslie E. Korn Ph.D., MPH, LMHC, ACS, NTP on August 13, 2020 in Rhythms of Recovery

To enhance immunity during Covid-19, here's what you should know.

To enhance immunity during Covid-19, here's what you should know.

Health

Why We Shouldn’t Embrace a Post-Pandemic “New Normal”

By Wendy L. Patrick, JD, Ph.D. on August 13, 2020 in Why Bad Looks Good

A life of isolation and social restrictions will never be normal. Optimistically anticipating a return to living in community makes it easier to weather the storm.

A life of isolation and social restrictions will never be normal. Optimistically anticipating a return to living in community makes it easier to weather the storm.

Resilience

Listening to Stories: The Power of Story Circles

By Robyn Fivush Ph.D. on August 13, 2020 in The Stories of Our Lives

Telling your story is an important skill; listening to others’ stories is a lifelong process of understanding yourself and others.

Telling your story is an important skill; listening to others’ stories is a lifelong process of understanding yourself and others.

Health

Get Your Politics out of My Corona!!!

By Talya Miron-Shatz Ph.D. on August 13, 2020 in Baffled by Numbers

Politicians making medical decisions, hear this: We want to stay healthy, regardless of who we voted for

Politicians making medical decisions, hear this: We want to stay healthy, regardless of who we voted for

Stress

Is COVID-19 Driving You Crazy?

By Ilene Berns-Zare PsyD on August 13, 2020 in Flourish and Thrive

A recent poll of U.S. adults finds that worry and stress about Coronavirus is negatively impacting their mental health. Here are a few tactics to help you cope.

A recent poll of U.S. adults finds that worry and stress about Coronavirus is negatively impacting their mental health. Here are a few tactics to help you cope.

Health

The Emotions of Living through a Pandemic

By Alicia del Prado Ph.D. on August 13, 2020 in Speaking from the Heart

Have your emotions been all over the place since the pandemic began? You are not alone, and your feelings are valid.

Have your emotions been all over the place since the pandemic began? You are not alone, and your feelings are valid.

Stress

Gaining Weight During the Pandemic?

By R. Douglas Fields Ph.D. on August 13, 2020 in The New Brain

If your belly is suddenly growing soft and fatty and you are gaining weight, chronic stress may be responsible, but it depends on your sex.

If your belly is suddenly growing soft and fatty and you are gaining weight, chronic stress may be responsible, but it depends on your sex.

Stress

Coronavirus drives us to drink and our microbes are enablers

By Scott C. Anderson on August 13, 2020 in Mood by Microbe

COVID-19 is making some people drink more, but our gut microbiota may be able to moderate it. Here are some tips for a healthier and happier gut.

COVID-19 is making some people drink more, but our gut microbiota may be able to moderate it. Here are some tips for a healthier and happier gut.

Personality

What Personality Traits Predict Psychopathy and Sex Drive?

By Mark Travers Ph.D. on August 13, 2020 in Social Instincts

New research examines the link between wanted and unwanted personality traits.

New research examines the link between wanted and unwanted personality traits.

Stress

COVID-19 Offers a Lesson in Human Adaptability

By Matt Grawitch Ph.D. on August 13, 2020 in A Hovercraft Full of Eels

The challenge of adapting in uncertain times

The challenge of adapting in uncertain times

Creativity

Why Therapists Should Trust Their Gut

By Michael Friedman Ph.D. on August 13, 2020 in Brick by Brick

“We just have to trust our inner voice. Follow it. That's all we have to do,”

“We just have to trust our inner voice. Follow it. That's all we have to do,”

Sleep

Waking Up from Quarantine

By Jonathan Stevens, M.D., M.P.H. on August 13, 2020 in Mind Matters from Menninger

An unstructured and unscheduled day may cause COVID-related insomnia at night. The next step for returning to "normal" is waking up early again, and how to do it with ease.

An unstructured and unscheduled day may cause COVID-related insomnia at night. The next step for returning to "normal" is waking up early again, and how to do it with ease.

Law and Crime

Serial Killers and their Killing Fields

By Katherine Ramsland Ph.D. on August 13, 2020 in Shadow Boxing

Some serial killers have a favorite place for dumping or burying their victims, so they can return and relive their sense of power.

Some serial killers have a favorite place for dumping or burying their victims, so they can return and relive their sense of power.

Politics

Is Political Tribalism Spreading COVID-19 in California?

By Michael J. Spivey Ph.D. on August 13, 2020 in Who You Are

In California, counties that lean Republican may be experiencing wider spread of COVID-19 than is predicted by their population.

In California, counties that lean Republican may be experiencing wider spread of COVID-19 than is predicted by their population.

Child Development

Why Exploring the Unknown Is So Alluring to Children

By Christopher Bergland on August 13, 2020 in The Athlete's Way

New research helps to explain why children thrive on systematic exploration of the unknown.

New research helps to explain why children thrive on systematic exploration of the unknown.

Work

5 Science-Backed Nootropics for Increased Energy Levels

By Nootralize - Cognitive Enhancement on August 13, 2020 in Experience Engineering

A total of 5318 participants had their energy levels tested, and 19 nootropics were assessed for their effects on energy. These are the 5 best nootropics for increased energy.

A total of 5318 participants had their energy levels tested, and 19 nootropics were assessed for their effects on energy. These are the 5 best nootropics for increased energy.

Relationships

Complementarity and Polarity

By Linda and Charlie Bloom on August 13, 2020 in Stronger at the Broken Places

People with complementary personalities can provide a missing link for each other.

People with complementary personalities can provide a missing link for each other.

Politics

Surviving and Maybe Thriving as a Contrarian

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on August 13, 2020 in How To Do Life

Tips for remaining authentic in a difficult time.

Tips for remaining authentic in a difficult time.

Personality

The Psychology of Kodak’s Downfall

By Derek Lusk Ph.D. on August 12, 2020 in Unnatural Selection

Kodak was a victim of its own psychology, teaching us four lessons about executive leadership.  

Kodak was a victim of its own psychology, teaching us four lessons about executive leadership.  

Creativity

Why Creativity Takes Courage

By Zorana Ivcevic Pringle Ph.D. on August 12, 2020 in Creativity: The Art and Science

How do we nurture creativity? New research shows that emotional climate is key.

How do we nurture creativity? New research shows that emotional climate is key.

Popular novels depict relationship issues that we otherwise are not free to contemplate.

Eating Disorders

“Does This Meal Make Me Look Fat?”

By Laura Choate Ed.D., LPC on August 12, 2020 in Girls, Women, and Wellness

Why do many girls and young women believe that all eating leads to appearing "fat" and that feeling "full" always results in weight gain?

Why do many girls and young women believe that all eating leads to appearing "fat" and that feeling "full" always results in weight gain?

Cognition

Finding Light at the End of the Tunnel

By Benjamin Cheyette M.D. on August 12, 2020 in Healthy Prescriptions

Who was mentally prepared for Covid to go on so long? Here are some tips for maintaining sanity and improving mood as we go through this together.

Who was mentally prepared for Covid to go on so long? Here are some tips for maintaining sanity and improving mood as we go through this together.

Sex

Is There Sex After Kids?

By Caitlin Cantor LCSW, CST, CGT on August 12, 2020 in Modern Sex

Do you feel like you’re living with a roommate instead of a romantic partner? You may need to shift your priorities.

Do you feel like you’re living with a roommate instead of a romantic partner? You may need to shift your priorities.

Self-Help

Struggling With Body Image? Try These 2 Quick Boosters

By Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. on August 12, 2020 in Liking the Child You Love

These two quick and easy activities can go a long way toward helping you have a more positive body image.

These two quick and easy activities can go a long way toward helping you have a more positive body image.

Love addicts may stay in destructive, damaging, and abusive relationships rather than leave.

Depression has several treatment avenues, but Vitamin D may no longer be a component of that therapeutic set.

Health

How Your Possessions Can Help You Reach Your Goals

By Nicole Mead Ph.D. on August 12, 2020 in The Happy Consumer

Your household objects can help you combat Zoom fatigue.

Your household objects can help you combat Zoom fatigue.