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What Fatherhood Does To Men’s Brains

June 20, 2021

Research show that indeed, a few days after birth, changes occur in the brains of both daddy and baby. According to research, not only do men get better at hearing a baby’s cry as the due date of their child approaches, but a baby’s smile activates the same circuits in the brain that are involved

On the Spectrum: Understanding the Nature of Autism

June 18, 2021

The number of people worldwide affected with autism is estimated to be 62.2 million, and the precise cause is not yet understood. However, over the last several years, researchers have identified a number of risk factors closely associated with the prevalence and severity of symptoms.

Old But Not Weak: Mastering Your Body As You Age

June 16, 2021

When I looked at my father as he got older, I often felt sorry for him. He was quite healthy as late as his 80s, but past the age of 90, he slowed down significantly and his speech declined. When I touched his body with my hand, attempting to teach him some exercise, he would flatly refuse. All I could do for him

How To Ensure The Mental Well-Being Of Your Employees

June 15, 2021

As an employer, you are well aware of the challenges that many of the people who work for you have faced in recent years. Many people are facing health challenges or dealing with serious events outside of work, so your employees’ minds may not always be focused at work. However, the physical safety of your employees is

7 Steps To Better Relationships

June 14, 2021

We all want to have healthy and positive interactions with other people. Yet sometimes, no matter how hard we try, we simply can’t seem to achieve this goal. Much of our interpersonal conflict stems from how we communicate. Since communication is a multifaceted process involving two or more people, it’s important to

What Is Love? (What is Life)

June 12, 2021

John Lennon once said, “There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance. We need to learn to love ourselves first, in all our glory and our imperfections. If we cannot love ourselves …”

Know Your Brain: Crossing Wires — The Fusiform Face Area

June 10, 2021

How often have you heard “Don’t I know you from somewhere?” or at the very least, thought that thought? You’re out shopping or driving and suddenly you see someone who looks familiar. The same probably happens if you’re watching a movie or TV show and an actor you’ve seen in something else appears on the screen

Mind Your Food Business: From Mindless To Mindful Eating

June 9, 2021

It might surprise you, but on any given day, we will make over 200 decisions about our food — even decisions as simple as whether we will eat cereal instead of eggs for breakfast, but also the kind of cereal we will eat, the amount of milk we add to it (if we add any), and whether or not we finish

Why “Let’s Do Lunch” (For Real) Is A Good Idea For Your Brain

June 8, 2021

Most of us are afraid of aging, because aging means not being as active or efficient as we used to be. Incompetencies of aging create significant frustration and even feelings of hopelessness. However, studies have shown that while aging cannot be reversed, its effects can be decreased through a sustainable

Meet Valisia LeKae: Award-Winning Actor and Fierce Cancer Warrior

June 6, 2021

Valisia LeKae received a life-changing phone call from her gynecologist on December 2, 2013. Picking up the phone, she assumed he was ringing her to check on how she was recovering post surgery — after all, she had a 6-centimeter cyst removed from her abdomen only 10 days prior — but he wasn’t. “He told me that

Keeping Your Brain Active During Summer Vacation

June 4, 2021

Whether you’re are a student or long into your working career, summer often feels like the right time of year for your brain to take a little vacation. The weather is warmer and it feels like your time to relax. However, you don’t have to check out completely — there are ways to maintain your ability to concentrate and your memory

Friends With Benefits: Socializing To Fight Alzheimer’s

June 3, 2021

Even though “Elaine Hamlin” (a pseudonym) had been retired from teaching for a number of years, she still maintained an active social and community life. She belonged to a book club, volunteered at the League of Women Voters and was a frequent dinner guest at the homes of her former colleagues.

Today, I Will Run: Strengthening Willpower and Summoning Self-Control

June 2, 2021

Drink more water. Go to bed earlier. Go to bed earlier without my iPad. Meditate. Avoid sugar. Avoid self-diagnosing on WebMD. Eat some nuts occasionally. Learn Italian. These are just a few of my New Year’s resolutions. And by the time you read this, I’m sure some will have already been broke

How A Little Courtesy Makes A Big Difference (for Your Brain and Other People)

June 1, 2021

Strife and chaos are arguably the reigning zeitgeist of the 21st century. In France, rudeness was even once reported as the chief cause of stress, ranking at 60 percent — placing it well above concerns over the debt crisis or persistent rates of double-digit unemployment. Neuroeconomist Paul J. Zak has proposed

Healing All Wounds: A Closer Look at Traumatic Brain Injury

May 31, 2021

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is, scientists tell us, an unseen epidemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that it sees 2.2 million emergency room visits a year — 280,000 hospital stays, and 50,000 deaths. These figures do not include veterans. “Total combined rates of TBI-related hospitalizations, ER visits, and deaths

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