How the Brain Creates Your Taste in Art
Summary: Using a combination of machine learning and neuroimaging data, researchers revealed a neural basis for aesthetic appreciation. Source: CalTech It has…
Good Gut = Healthier Brain + Happier Life
Doing the work to maintain our mental health can sometimes feel too challenging, as we try to balance the demands…
Poll: Most adults believe pet ownership has mental health benefits
Results of a recently released poll found that 86% of U.S. adults believe pet ownership has a positive impact on…
Loving Yourself and Others: The Impact of Compassion on Mental Health and Wellness
Cultivating compassion for yourself and others can lead to healthier relationships. By Dina Weinstein Love isn’t easy. Sometimes it’s hard…
Stress won’t go away? Maybe you are suffering from chronic stress
Chronic stress, which is constant and persists over an extended period of time, can be debilitating and overwhelming Some stress…
Why you’re not stuck with the brain you’re born with – BBC REEL
Why you're not stuck with the brain you're born with - BBC REEL Scientists once thought that the brain was…
Parental Leave Brings Mental Health Benefits, Especially for Mothers
Parental Leave Brings Mental Health Benefits, Especially for Mothers Along with all the excitement and anticipation, becoming a new parent…
Does a diagnosis of severe physical illness elevate suicide risk?
Does a diagnosis of severe physical illness elevate suicide risk? Being diagnosed with a severe physical health condition is a…
Children of Overprotective Parents Tend to Live Less
Children of Overprotective Parents Tend to Live Less Summary: Males who had overprotective fathers have a 12% higher risk of dying…
Suicide and Self-Harm
Suicide and Self-Harm If you or a loved one are thinking about suicide, remember that you are NOT alone and…
Mindfulness – The 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 technique
Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we are doing, and not…
Why Do We Remember Emotional Events Better Than Non-emotional Ones?
Why Do We Remember Emotional Events Better Than Non-emotional Ones? Summary: Researchers identified a mechanism within the brain that tags information…
