From behavioral to gestalt therapies, which approach will work best for you depends on your needs and goals. By Dr. Sourav SenguptaAssociate Professor of Psychiatry and PediatricsUniversity at Buffalo Introduction Since ancient times, cultures…
The science on how different types of foods affect your glucose levels has been known for a long time. By Dr. Leonie HeilbronnProfessor and Group Leader, Obesity & MetabolismUniversity of Adelaide Introduction Biochemist and author…
Ultra-processed foods are bad for our health and our planet and must be central to any efforts to reduce our carbon emissions, and waistlines. By Dr. Laila BenkrimaAgronomy Consultant, B.C. Centre for Agritech InnovationSimon Fraser University Introduction Ultra-processed foods (UPF)…
The average person makes over 200 food-related decisions each day, most of which are automatic. By Dr. Christina RobertoAssistant Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences and NutritionUniversity of Pennsylvania By Dr. Mary G. FindlingAssistant Director…
Humans have a default mode in their brains that lead them to worry, but there are many ways to switch gears. By Dr. James CarmodyProfessor of Medicine and Population Health SciencesUMass Chan Medical School Introduction A new…
A scholar studying the relationship of Buddhism and medicine explains how the popular media has misrepresented mindfulness. By Dr. Pierce SalgueroProfessor of Asian History & Health HumanitiesPenn State Introduction Mindfulness is seemingly everywhere these days. A Google…
Many studies show that consistent meditation practice lowers depression, anxiety and self-criticism. By Dr. Rachel Goldsmith TurowAdjunct Faculty, Psychology DepartmentSeattle University Introduction Mindfulness and self-compassion are now buzzwords for self-improvement. But in fact, a growing body of…
Laughter serves more serious social functions than just letting others know you’re having fun. By Dr. Adrienne WoodAssistant Professor of PsychologyUniversity of Virginia Introduction Laughter is an everyday reminder that we humans are…
Believing in destined love may have evolved as a way to keep couples together long enough to reproduce and raise children. By Benjamin KaveladzePhD Candidate in Psychological ScienceUniversity of California, Irvine By Dr.…
No longer dismissed as an undesirable negative trait to be avoided, humor is having a heyday among experimental psychologists. By Dr. Janet M. GibsonProfessor of Cognitive PsychologyGrinnell College Introduction Humor is observed in all cultures and at all ages. But…
