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Insects Are the Canaries In Our Coal Mine

By Matthew J. Edlund M.D. on January 04, 2018 in Getting Healthy Now
We may loathe many of them, but it will be much harder to feed us if they are gone.
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Is Too Much Light Making Us Sick, Sad and Stressed?

By Mithu Storoni MD, Ph.D. on January 02, 2018 in The Stress-Proof Life
Is too much light, not diet, to blame for the rise in obesity, hypertension and Type 2 diabetes?
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Ready to Try Something New? Practice Being Grateful

By Amie M. Gordon, Ph.D. on January 01, 2018 in Between You and Me
Feeling like your relationship could use a boost? This gratitude exercise helps you stop focusing on what's wrong so you can see what is right.
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Top Ten Tips for a Healthier Brain in 2018

By Georgia Ede MD on December 31, 2017 in Diagnosis: Diet
Which dietary changes are really worth making when it comes to brain health? Simple, science-based advice that really works.

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The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump

By Ilene A. Serlin Ph.D. on January 05, 2018 in Make Your Life a Blessing
Should mental health professionals get involved with diagnosing the president?

A Gene Called Beethoven and a Technique Called Crispr

By Katherine Bouton on January 05, 2018 in What I Hear
New findings that may hold promise for the prevention of hereditary hearing loss.
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How to Talk to Your Children About Food in a Healthy Manner

By Kristen Fuller, M.D. on January 05, 2018 in Happiness Is a State of Mind
The goal is a positive, open-minded approach, while giving kids options to choose their own food and to learn the nutritious value of what they eat.
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Crushing Debt Affects Student Mental Health

By Robert T Muller Ph.D. on January 04, 2018 in Talking About Trauma
Students are struggling to cope with rising tuition costs and high debt loads.
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Anti-Perfectionism Anthems Can Silence Your Inner Critic

By Christopher Bergland on January 04, 2018 in The Athlete's Way
Is perfectionism taking a psychological toll on your mental health? Listening to songs that unapologetically embrace imperfections helped me to challenge my own perfectionism.
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Do Therapy Dogs Suffer from Stress When They Are Working?

By Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC on January 03, 2018 in Canine Corner
Worries that therapy dogs get stressed during treatment and intervention sessions appear to be unfounded.
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Hypnosis for Infertility

By Helen Adrienne L.C.S.W. on January 03, 2018 in On Fertile Ground
Hypnotic treatment for infertility can be a powerful part of the miracle because it occurs in the place where your mind and body meet. Read 12 facts to debunk myths about hypnosis.

Acupuncture in Mental Health Care

By James Lake, MD on January 02, 2018 in Integrative Mental Health Care
There is emerging but still inconclusive evidence for acupuncture as a treatment of depressed mood, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health problems.

Psycho-oncology

By Anne Moyer Ph.D. on January 02, 2018 in Beyond Treatment
What have been the contributions of psycho-oncology?
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New Year’s Reflections Inspired by Three Haiku Poets

By Toni Bernhard J.D. on January 02, 2018 in Turning Straw Into Gold
Here are four haiku with the new year as their themes. My commentary focuses on chronic illness (which includes chronic pain), but this piece is for everyone.
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Boost Your Brain in 2018, Week 1 Kickoff!

By Michelle Braun Ph.D., ABPP-CN on January 01, 2018 in High Octane Brain
Kick off 2018 with a science-backed Brain Boosting Plan!
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Pets Rock

By Josephine Ensign DrPH on January 01, 2018 in Catching Homelessness
Research points to the physical and mental health benefits of owning and caring for a pet.
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2018 Awareness Calendar

By Raychelle Cassada Lohmann MS, LPCS on January 01, 2018 in Teen Angst
It only takes one person to make a difference - just think of what thousands can do.
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Five New Year Resolutions to Improve your Mental Health

By Rob Whitley, Ph.D. on January 01, 2018 in Talking About Men
Evidence suggests that certain self-initiated activities can be very beneficial for mental health. A new year resolution based on one of these activities may be a life-changer.
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How Breathing Calms Your Brain

By David DiSalvo on December 31, 2017 in Neuronarrative
A quick review of the latest science on breathing and the brain, and overall health, serves as a reminder that breathing deserves much closer attention.
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6 Scientific Ways to Boost Your Brain Health

By Melanie Greenberg Ph.D. on December 31, 2017 in The Mindful Self-Express
Brain health is the foundation for healthy and successful living, learning, and loving. New research shows living healthier, and meditating can boost your brainpower. Find out why
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Dance More!

By Kimerer LaMothe Ph.D. on December 31, 2017 in What a Body Knows
When you dance for joy other concerns fall into place. The dancing facilitates clarity of heart and mind. Priorities reorder themselves. More is revealed. More becomes possible.
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5 Apps to Start 2018 the Right Way

By Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. on December 31, 2017 in Click Here for Happiness
Want lasting results instead of changes you stick to for just a weeks? Here are some apps that can help you.
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Psychology Explains New Year Resolutions, Hits and Misses

By Raj Persaud, M.D. and Peter Bruggen, M.D. on December 31, 2017 in Slightly Blighty
55.2% of resolutions were health related (exercise: 31.3%, eat healthy: 10.4%, have healthier habits: 13.5%), 34.4% were work related (save: 20.8%, get out of debt: 12.5%)
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Need Motivation to Exercise? Science-Based Facts Can Inspire

By Christopher Bergland on December 31, 2017 in The Athlete's Way
Did you make a New Year's resolution to exercise more in 2018? Science-based knowledge of how physical activity optimizes your quality of life is a terrific way to stay motivated.
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Positive Psychology in Martial Arts

By Neil Farber M.D, Ph.D., CLC, CPT on December 30, 2017 in The Blame Game
Martial arts does not just teach us how to kick and punch. It provides a strong basis for living with positive psychology foundational principles.
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8 Tips For Facing Someone You Hate

By Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on December 30, 2017 in Friendship 2.0
Almost all of us must interact with people we can't stand, if occasionally or on a regular basis. Here are some tools for emerging from these situations with your sanity intact.
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The Antioxidant Myth

By Georgia Ede MD on December 30, 2017 in Diagnosis: Diet
Don't be fooled by the hype—save your money and your health by getting the facts you need to outsmart the antioxidant hucksters.
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Resolved for 2018: Choose Your Words Well

By John-Manuel Andriote on December 29, 2017 in Stonewall Strong
The language we use to tell our personal stories, especially to ourselves, contributes to our resilience--or undermines us.
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6 Myths that May Be Interrupting Your Sleep

By Michael J Breus Ph.D. on December 29, 2017 in Sleep Newzzz
Misunderstanding how sleep works can affect your health
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The Impact of Compassion-Focused Self-Help on Well-Being

By Grant Hilary Brenner M.D. on December 29, 2017 in ExperiMentations
Research on using guided self-help to deliver Compassion-Focused Therapy shows it is effective and useful as a home-based, structured approach.
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The Top 5 Body Positive Cleanses for 2018

By Alexis Conason Psy.D. on December 28, 2017 in Eating Mindfully
Are you tired of the New Year's dieting blitz? Are you looking for a different type of cleanse this year? Check out these 5 body positive cleanses to nourish your body and mind.
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On Being Double Blind

By Jeffrey K Smith Ph.D. on December 28, 2017 in Scumbles
Do you take any medications that you think might be real or might be a placebo? Why do we put people in experimental and control groups that don't generalize to real life?
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When Sex Drives Clash

By Stephanie A. Sarkis Ph.D. on December 28, 2017 in Here, There, and Everywhere
Do you and your partner have different sex drives? Is it causing conflict in your relationship? Here are some ways to improve your sex life.
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Raise a Glass to Better Sleep Without Medication

By Susan McQuillan M.S., RDN on December 28, 2017 in Cravings
If you’re resolved to get more sleep in the new year, make your resolution stick with specific and realistic lifestyle changes that will give you real results.