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Mayo clinic researchers found that middle-aged peoples and elders who took part in artistic work were 73% less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment, that those who took part in crafts were 45% less likely, and that those who were social were 55% less likely. (In brief, Monitor on Psychology, 2015, 46(6), p. 20) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Socrates: The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

The novel to be commented upon is Irene Nemirovsky’s “Suite Francaise.” Many years after her Mother’s death, Irene’s daughter, Denise, began to copy the notes she had thought were just notes or perhaps a diary, but Denise had discovered, according to the preface writer, “a violent masterpiece ” depicting Germany’s occupation of France and the reactions of the French people. Irene Nemirovsky had intended the book to be composed of five parts, like the musical movements of a symphony. She finished two before her death in Auschwitz. She and her husband had been born to Russian Jews but they were converted Catholics.

One is left with the amazement at her artistic talent and sorrow that the work is incomplete. Also included were the letters of appeal,written mostly by her husband, attempting to free her. The letters did not bring her home, and her husband was soon sent to the gas chambers in the same death camp. His letters on her behalf may have brought him to the attention of the Germans. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Researchers found that those students who did their math homework on their own had higher scores on a standardized test than those who got frequent help. (In Brief, Monitor on Psychology, 2015, 46(6), pp. 17-18.) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

A recent twin study of more than 13,000, ages 9 to 16, from 6 countries found that differences in motivation between twins was 50/50 genetics and environment. (In brief, Monitor on Psychology, 2015, 46(6), p. 17) wwwfinebergpsychotherapy.com

Jerry Seinfeld: A 2-year-old is kind of like having a blender, but you don’t have a top for it. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

According to research from MIT, various cognitive functions peak at different times. On average, people think the fastest at age 18, have the best short-term memory at age 25, can read the emotional states of others best in the 40s and 50s, and have the best grasp of accumulated knowledge in the late 60s and early 70s. (In brief, Monitor on Psychology, 2015, 46(5), p. 23) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

In a study from the University of Southern California, mindfulness meditation has been shown to be more effective in improving sleep than sleep education.(In brief. Monitor on Psychology, 2015, 46(5), p. 22) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Men can show depression differently than women. A national survey (2013)found that men reported more anger,aggression, risk-taking, and substance abuse. About 9% of men reported daily feelings of anxiety or depression but a minority got treatment. (IPA PsychBytes, Jan. 12, 2016) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Researchers at Brigham Young University reported that a meta-analysis of 70 studies including more than 3.4 million people from 1980 to 2014 found that people who are socially isolated and living alone had a 30% higher mortality rate than those with regular social contact. The effect was larger for younger people than those over 65. (In brief. Monitor on Psychology, 2015, 46(5), p. 2) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com