Digital technologies greatly influence our brains, mental health, and lives these days. No doubt about that. And they aren’t inherently good or bad. How we use them determines…
Depression has become a global epidemic. As of 2018, “Our World in Data” reported 3.4 percent of the global population, or 264 million people were diagnosed with depression.…
When you think of cholesterol, you probably think of heart disease. But without this fat-like substance, you wouldn’t be able to think at all and your brain would…
For three decades, people have been deluged with information suggesting that depression is caused by a “chemical imbalance” in the brain – namely an imbalance of a brain…
Often, your own mind is the worst enemy you will face on a daily basis. Far too many of us let our minds doubt, criticize, bully, and limit…
(The following is adapted from The Theory & Practice of Well-Being by Lee LaMee.) I think all human beings have one fundamental goal in common. We all want…
Over the years, we’ve all heard of the many benefits of exercise, which include toning up, losing weight, building muscle, heart health, having more stamina, etc. These alone…
There is a clear link between your dietary choices and your health. What you put in your mouth can have significant implications for your brain and mental health…
Like a thick velvety headband, the somatosensory cortex arcs across the top of the brain from just above one ear to the other. I fell in love with the…
Your brain automatically hangs onto the bad. A snarky comment from a colleague, someone breaking in front of you in line, or a small criticism from your spouse…
Does being poor impact your brain, or are people with decreased cognitive ability poor? Some people may have strong opinions on the above question. Probably broadly along political…