The Beauty-Brain Loop
In our society, the concept of beauty tends to be shallow and based on the physical. But most of us aren't blessed with the face and body of a supermodel, so what do we do? We realize that true beauty...
View ArticleWomen and Depression
In her September 19th column, "Blue Is the New Black," Washington Post columnist Maureen Dowd related the fact that, according to the General Social Survey, which tracks the general mood of Americans,...
View ArticleGoing to Extremes
The subject of beauty, especially as it radiates outward from the recesses of our minds, behavior and life choices, is my passion.read more
View ArticleBotox: A Cure for Depression?
Does Botox in the glabellar region change your mood?read more
View ArticleThe Best Career We Could Ask For.
Psychologist and Psychiatrist both made the top 50 career choices in a new survey. Some thoughts about why we love our jobs.read more
View ArticleEmbracing Reverend Desmond Tutu
Reverend Tutu asks us to create more goodness in the world.read more
View ArticleUplifting
Raising a special needs child. Reflections from Saint Patrick's Cathedral. read more
View ArticleAnti-Aging, Healthy is Hip Generation Has Arrived
Reflections from a lifetime vegan.read more
View ArticleParenting and the Amazing Teen Brain Part 1
Become a better parent by understanding the amazing teen brain.read more
View ArticleParenting and the Amazing Teen Brain, Part 2
Teens are wired to seek novelty and take risks because this is precisely what is required of them at this stage of development. The other huge driver at this age is to find a mate. Put all of these...
View ArticlePersonal Branding and Brain Science
Social networking sites like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter are turning people into brands. So how do we harness personal branding for happier brains? Personal branding is all about the art of selling...
View ArticleThe Neuroscience of Giving
Neuroscience has demonstrated that giving is a powerful pathway for creating more personal joy and improving overall health.read more
View ArticleThe Secret Superpowers of Mothers
There’s something special about moms. Dads, aunts, siblings, grandparents, step-parents, and others can be vitally important, of course, but today I’m just going to talk about mothers...and...
View ArticleThe Secret Superpowers of Fathers
It seems every year (especially recently), we learn more and more about the effect of fathers. With mothers, the connections are tangible, overt, highly visible, and--in many cases--quite obvious....
View ArticleParenting and the Amazing Teen Brain, Part 3
Age 12-25 is a time of massive brain reorganization. So, what can you, as a parent, do to help your teen develop in spite of these challenges?read more
View ArticleThe Neuroscience of Vitality, Tip 1: Neuroplasticity
As a practicing psychiatrist, I have gathered my top seven neuroscience tips for vitality that have proven to be useful for virtually all of my patients, and I am eager to share them with you. Today,...
View ArticleThe Neuroscience of Vitality, Tip 2: Mirror Neurons
We are hardwired for empathy via our mirror neurons Our brains have “mirror neurons” that fire when we watch others engage in activities and express emotions. Learn how to use mirror neurons to your...
View ArticleThe Neuroscience of Vitality, Tip 3: Boost IQ with BDNF
Our brains secret an amazing chemical called BDNF (brain-deprived neurotrophic factor). What this means is that when you exercise, you are actually getting smarter, not just fitter. read more
View ArticleThe Neuroscience of Vitality, Tip 4: Oxytocin
I have gathered my top seven neuroscience tips for vitality that have proven to be useful for virtually all of my patients, and I am eager to share them with you. In my previous articles, you learned...
View ArticleThe Neuroscience of Vitality, Tip 5: Omega 3 Fatty Acids
In our supplement crazy world, this one actually seems to make sense. Western diets are seriously lacking in Omega 3 fatty acid, and depletion can lead to mood instability and depression.read more
View ArticleBeauty Matters Part 1: The Hardware of Sexual Attraction
There is no escaping our ancient sexual hardwiring when it comes to our primal responses to archetypes of beauty. We are, however, completely able to update our software. But to successfully update our...
View ArticleBeauty Matters Part 2: The Hardware of Hunting and Porn
Our ancestors lived in egalitarian groups that shared food, child care, and (surprising to some) sexual partners--and it was these conditions that gave birth to the design of our brains. It turns out...
View ArticleThe 15 Gifts of Aging
My friend, Mr. Rollin Stirman, is truly an inspiring man. At 72 years old he launched a new business. Rollin and I talked about the many advantages of starting a new venture at this stage of life. We...
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