You Can Only Maintain So Many Close Friendships
The evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar explains the limits on how many connections humans can keep up, and the trade-offs involved when you invest in a new relationship. Read the whole…
How to Deal With Difficult People — Without Harming Your Mental Health
When it comes to dealing with difficult people, it can be tough to just “grin and bear it.” A really unpleasant person or interaction can linger in your mind, even…
Social Bonds Protect Aging Brains
Summary: Social isolation can potentially harm brain structure and cognitive performance, suggesting an increased risk of conditions like Alzheimer’s dementia. The study indicates a lack of quality social interaction can lead…
10 simple ways to help combat loneliness
Loneliness is on the rise, with devastating consequences for our mental and physical health according to new research. Here, are the best expert-approved ways to get connected As the poet…
Are you ready to forgive? A new study shows letting go is good for health.
Research conducted across five countries shows that when forgiveness is taught, practiced and achieved, the result is better mental and overall well-being Early in his career as a marriage counselor,…
When other people’s anxiety makes you miserable, here are 4 ways to cope
Begin with compassion, identify the patterns, create consistent boundaries and scaffold instead of accommodate Advice by Tracy Dennis-Tiwary April 6, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EDT If you struggle with anxiety, you can…
What happens in your brain when you’re in love?
Decades of research finds that love’s reaction inside the brain models our basic needs for well-being You can’t eat. You can’t sleep. Your stomach and heart flutter when this person…
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. Taylor Crouch, a licensed clinical psychologist and assistant professor in…
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 before the age of 80. Women with overprotective fathers are…
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