Feeling Down Post-Election? Tap into Your Resilience Reserves

Since Tuesday, I have heard from patients, friends, and co-workers who are having a difficult time processing the outcome of the election. While I...

Instead of Asking “What do I want?” Ask This Instead

What do you want out of life? Every once in a while it is important to reflect upon what you are doing with your...

How to Achieve That Inner Glow

Our mothers may have told us not to judge a book by its cover, but research shows we cannot help it. In fact, according...

No More Howling At The Moon: A Popular Myth Debunked

Ideas about the moon’s influence on human beings are ancient and widespread, so much so that even a majority of health professionals consider lunar...

Backfire: Is the Pursuit of Happiness Making You Unhappy?

Are you happy? The moment someone asks you this question, you start analyzing how happy you are.  “Am I happy? Am I really happy?” you...

Is Binge-Watching your Favorite TV Show Making You Depressed?

If getting into bed for a marathon session of House of Cards sounds like the perfect way to spend a Saturday, think again. It...