According to new research published by the American Psychological Association, athletes who are right-handed may improve their performance under pressure by squeezing a ball or clenching their left hand before competition to activate certain parts of the brain. Dr. Juergen Beckmann stated that skilled athletes hone many movements, such …Read More
Health Benefits of Forgiveness
The transgressions committed against us can create deep hurt which can linger with us for a lifetime. It may be the mother who gave you up for adoption or the abuse you experienced during childhood. The pain of such situations can marinate for as long …Read More
Scientific Tips to Increase Your Happiness
12 Behaviors Happy People Engage in to increase their Happiness. Studies conducted by positivity psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky point to 12 things happy people do differently to increase their levels of happiness. These are changes we can make to feel the effects of joyful living (Positive …Read More
Aggression as a Drug of Choice
Anger is a normal human emotion. Aggression is a behavior, not an emotion. Aggressive behaviors can include throwing fists, objects, yelling, threatening, pounding tables, etc. Aggression can include other behaviors such as glaring at a person, pointing a finger at someone when speaking, rolling one’s …Read More
Back to School Makeup Rules
San Diego 6 CW invited Dr. Aleksandra Drecun, clinical psychologist and life coach to address when it is appropriate for daughters to wear makeup and how to handle the request. Dr. Drecun discusses how a young girls push for wearing makeup represents her perception of …Read More
Gambling: “The Hidden Addiction”
Unfortunately, the majority of individuals who are identified as having a compulsive gambling problem are in the late stages of gambling. At this point, most of these individuals have experienced havoc and devastation as a result of their addiction. Individuals have lost important relationships, been …Read More
Gratitude and Mental and Emotional Wellness
Mindfulness approaches are gaining popularity and being supported by the studies as a way to create mental, emotional and physical wellness. A particular approach that can be perceived as falling under the mindful school of thought is practicing gratitude. Sadly, our culture focuses on scarcity …Read More
Can Good Bacteria Improve Psychological Wellness?
New research in rodents is suggesting that bacteria can exert a powerful influence on psychological wellness. Microbiome is the bacteria in the gut that affects the gut and the mind. Neuroimmunologist John Bienenstock states that the microbiome can impact neural development, brain chemistry, behavior, emotional …Read More
Are Pesticides Harmful to Physical and Mental Health?
New data is on the way to explore the effects of various pesticides on human physical and mental health. Studies are finding problematic associations between low-dose exposure to common pesticides ranging from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children to neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s …Read More
Embracing Life Through Management of Anxiety
Anxiety can pervade our lives to a degree in which it makes a permanent home in our mind and body that we barely recognize it is present nor that it drives our behavior. What makes it difficult to cope with anxiety is that merely repeating …Read More