The Strange Job of Being Our Brain’s CEO
By Michiko Kimura Bruno M.D. What did you want to be when you grew up? This is a pretty innocent question that all children are asked, and ask themselves. Mine…
You Don’t Need Anyone’s Permission To Flourish
By T. Alexander Puutio Ph.D. Humanity has institutionalized itself to the point where we seek permission for our lives where none is actually needed. As early as kindergarten, the structure…
Why Your Brain Needs Nature
By Michiko Kimura Bruno M.D. We have all experienced it: stress at work. You are staring at your computer, deadlines mounting, stuck on a project. Taking a walk seems like a waste…
Professor Reveals 4 Things The Happiest People Do Every Day
Story by Steve Charnock The happiest people around don’t just stumble into a state of joy by accident - they build it by design and with intention. That's according to author…
What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Watermelon Regularly?
Story by Cynthia Sass Watermelon is a classic summertime snack—but making it a regular part of your diet is a great move for your health, too. This fruit provides a number…
Dementia Risk May Be Increased By This Common Food
Story by Amy Brownstein With the U.S. population getting older, new dementia cases are expected to double by 2060. And what you eat—along with your activity level, alcohol intake, social connectedness and sleep…
The 10 Ultra-Processed Foods You Should Never Buy Again
Story by Hattie Garlick Are you reading this over the breakfast table, a bacon sandwich in one hand, a cold glass of juice in the other? Or perhaps you’re waiting for the microwave…
The Happiest Couples Do These 4 Things Early On—They’ve Already Built A Roadmap, Says Harvard-Trained Psychologist
Story by Sabrina Romanoff So many people subscribe to these common "dating rules." They play hard to get, never text first, avoid heavy topics, and let things "develop naturally" before dealing…
Why Do I Hate Pictures of Myself?
By Carolyn Karoll LCSW-C, CEDS-C A friend sends you a group photo from dinner, a wedding, or a weekend trip. Before you've registered anyone else in the frame, you've already…
A Cardiologist Said 3 Foods That Seem Healthy Could Be Harming Your Heart
Story by [email protected] (Gabby Landsverk) A cardiologist said people often mistake high-sugar and high-fat foods as healthy. Too much processed "health" food can raise the risk of heart attack or stroke…
