Anxiety may be a protective factor in a heart attack. A study found that people with an anxiety disorder responded more quickly to symptoms of an acute heart attack and came to an emergency room faster.( News briefs. Mind, Mood, & Memory, 14(5), p. 2) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Wisdom
15 AprFranklin Delano Roosevelt: Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fiber of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Relationships
13 AprPeople who don’t want to depend on others or be depended upon value gifts or favors from others less than those who self-report less independence. (In brief, Monitor on Psychology, 2017, 48(3), p. 10) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Neuroscience
4 AprThe areas of the brain that may be responsible for consciousness appear to be located in the posterior area of the neocortex with some involvement from some anterior regions. However, it may take decades, even centuries, to locate the kinds of neural activities that underlie the diversity of human experiences. (Koch, C. The footprints of consciousness. Scientific American Mind, 2017, 28(2), 52-59) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Wit
2 AprHugh Molson: I will look at any additional evidence to confirm the opinion to which I have already come. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Wisdom
29 MarRuth Bader Ginsburg: This pedestal women are supposed to stand on more often than not turns out to be a cage.” http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Honesty
25 MarRecent research suggests that national corruption harms national prosperity and the honesty of its citizens. However, there is a limit to people’s dishonesty, even if they come from very corrupt countries. (Makin, S. National corruption breeds national dishonesty. Scientific American Mind, 2017, 28(2), p. 15) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Wit
23 MarMarshall McLuhan: Many a good argument is ruined by some fool who knows what he is talking about. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Communication Issues
18 MarStudies show that with greater use of technology comes shorter attention spans, the choice of digital time over physical activity, and waning school achievement. (Sheikh, K. Digital hypocrisy. Scientific American Mind, 2017, 28(2), 10-11) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Happiness
15 MarThe BBC reported that Finland now is the happiest country, the USA is 18th. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
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