When’s the last time you did absolutely nothing? You are probably reading this on your phone, head down, neck bent. You are engaging your brain for sure: different lobes are aiding the... Read more »
There’s a common trope in martial arts movies that depicts a wizened and sage old master tutoring some young tiger on their way to defeat a bad person and thus support the... Read more »
While uplifting a friend provides an immediate social boost for those with depression, the effort may come with a delayed psychological cost. Key Points Engaging in “extrinsic interpersonal emotion regulation” provides a... Read more »
My wife Shannon and I absolutely love springtime in the Northeast. Each day offers new surprises. Oh wow, the spring peeper frogs just started singing tonight! Did you see the pink dogwood... Read more »
Imagination enables us to think about possibilities and go beyond existing constraints. Imagination helps the decision-maker to mentally simulate possibilities, anticipate outcomes, and choose more wisely. Via imagination, we can safely explore... Read more »
The brain and body benefits of holistic practices like traditional martial arts are clear. While earlier research focused more on athletic activities, sport, and competition in adults, more recent work has expanded... Read more »
Music has an important role to play in keeping us healthy. Passively listening to music to modulate one’s mood is the most common way people interact with music. However, active engagement with... Read more »
It’s well-established that many different nonhuman animals (animals) live in groups, or assemblages. In her new book titled Multispecies Assemblies, Dutch philosopher and prolific author Dr. Eva Meijer stresses that all of... Read more »
Cannabis use among older adults (over the age of 65) is growing rapidly. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health indicated that between 2015 and 2023, the prevalence of self-reported previous... Read more »
In recent years, an increasing number of individuals in the United States have turned to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to address their healthcare needs. Over the past two decades, patients have... Read more »