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The Best Way to Set New Year's Resolutions

Susan Albers Psy.D. on December 16, 2024

As the New Year approaches, many people are excited to set new goals. However, sticking to resolutions can be tough. This year try the Mindful Micro-Momentum Method.

As the New Year approaches, many people are excited to set new goals. However, sticking to resolutions can be tough. This year try the Mindful Micro-Momentum Method.

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10 Ways to Quiet Food Noise

Susan Albers Psy.D. on December 10, 2024

Food noise refers to the constant stream of thoughts and distractions about food that can overwhelm you. Here are 10 ways to quiet it.

Food noise refers to the constant stream of thoughts and distractions about food that can overwhelm you. Here are 10 ways to quiet it.

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The Group Dynamics Behind The Princess Kate Fascination

Susan Albers Psy.D. on March 25, 2024

A well-known theory of group dynamics helps explain why Princess Kate's whereabouts and health have triggered such widespread speculation on social media.

A well-known theory of group dynamics helps explain why Princess Kate's whereabouts and health have triggered such widespread speculation on social media.

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5 Foods You Should Be Eating This Fall 

Susan Albers Psy.D. on September 24, 2021

According to new research, people engage in emotional eating more during fall and winter. These five foods have been clinically shown to help reduce the urge.

According to new research, people engage in emotional eating more during fall and winter. These five foods have been clinically shown to help reduce the urge.

Family Dynamics
New Research Reveals Why You Might Eat Too Fast

Susan Albers Psy.D. on May 3, 2021

Do you eat too fast? New research indicates that having siblings and your birth order may impact how quickly you eat. Here are five tips for helping you eat slower.

Do you eat too fast? New research indicates that having siblings and your birth order may impact how quickly you eat. Here are five tips for helping you eat slower.

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How to Stop Election-Season Emotional Eating 

Susan Albers Psy.D. on October 21, 2020

Are you stressed out about the election? Have you noticed an increase in your stress eating or anxiety level? If so, here are seven tips for coping.

Are you stressed out about the election? Have you noticed an increase in your stress eating or anxiety level? If so, here are seven tips for coping.

Eating Disorders
Is Your Eating Disorder Back? Covid Might Be Partly to Blame

Susan Albers Psy.D. on September 21, 2020

A recent study found that 87 percent of people diagnosed with an eating disorder reported that their symptoms got worse during the ongoing pandemic. Here are some reasons why and tips.

A recent study found that 87 percent of people diagnosed with an eating disorder reported that their symptoms got worse during the ongoing pandemic. Here are some reasons why and tips.

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The Friend Effect: 23 Surprising Ways Other People Shape You

Having friends protects you in multiple ways, from slowing cellular aging to deterring bullies to bolstering your self-esteem.

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