Research has showed that the first five minutes of light exercise in nature delivers the greatest mood boost of time spent outside. Thus, this can be a realistic practice for even the busiest person. A research program at University of Essex has titled this phenomenon the ‘Green
Read more →Our country is observing some major changes. When the road of life changes dramatically, this by definition causes stress, a “response of the body to any demand for change” (Selye, 1936). So the big question is: In the face of all the change we are seeing, what
Read more →Confidence is an attractive and valuable quality to succeed in business, relationships, and life. But it is also a subjective and often misunderstood quality. What makes people think and feel what they think and feel about themselves? Authors of a new study report that they have uncovered
Read more →College campuses across the United States have seen an increased demand for mental health counseling centers. Although this does not mean that students are necessarily developing more mental health problems. Instead, it’s more likely that the boom in campus interventions is a result of greater mental health
Read more →New research pinpoints how a single instance of severe trauma can lead to delayed and long-term psychological trauma. This work examines key molecular and physiological processes that could be driving changes in brain architecture. Dr. Sumantra Chattarji and his research team discovered that a single stressful incident
Read more →Life can be a balancing act for any adult, but if you find yourself constantly late, disorganized, forgetful, and overwhelmed by your responsibilities, you may have ADHD. Attention deficit disorder affects many adults (roughly 5%), and its wide variety of frustrating symptoms can hinder everything from your
Read more →The term ‘uric acid’ is almost always mentioned in reference to gout—an inflammatory type of arthritis that result from excessive uric acid in the blood. With that said, it may come as a surprise that it has recently been link to an entirely different type of disease:
Read more →Emotional success often refers to experiencing life’s positive results, as well as setbacks, and still coming out on top. It means you are satisfied with yourself more days than not, and that you do not allow negativity to drag you or others down. It means that you
Read more →Interestingly, a condition resembling obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has been recognized for more than 300 years, and throughout the evolution of psychology, each school theorized about the causes of OCD. In the early 18th century, theorists believed OCD symptoms were a religious malady comprised of intrusive thoughts perhaps
Read more →A new study suggests neurofeedback may show promise in helping young people learn to manage their emotions. As was discussed in detail in a previous blog, neurofeedback is an advanced treatment technique that uses real-time brain activity displays to enhance brain function and teach self-regulation. Although it
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