The Benefits of “Non-Exercise” Exercise

If you are feeling stressed out, burned out, or worn out, making a small change in your daily routine might help you feel significantly...

Music to Your Ears? Psychology Explains Why You Love Certain Songs

Mrs. S couldn’t talk but she sure could sing. I met her when I was an intern on the Neurology service. She had suffered...

Forget Resolutions and Try This Instead

Before January 1, please take a moment to ask yourself a few questions: What challenged me most this year? What did I learn from...

Walk Yourself to the Top

When characters go for walks in literature, it often signals a period of character development. Walks often function as metaphors for epiphanies and revelations....

Are You Running on Empty? 4 Signs It’s Time to Recharge

Does panic set in when the battery on your cellphone is low? People go to extraordinary lengths to recharge their battery. Last summer, a...

Houseguests Take Note: How Not to Overstay Your Welcome

My parents used to have a pillow with the inscription, “All our guests bring happiness. Some by coming, others by going.” Benjamin Franklin put it more...