The Best Tool I Know to Manage Anxiety
Not being able to predict how something will turn out—a job, a relationship, a health concern, or even a pandemic—is stressful and can be...
Athlete or Not, Science Says to Do This if You Want to Keep Your...
A free throw in basketball is an intensely stressful situation. All eyes are on the player. Will they or won’t they sink the shot?...
Skinnier & Smarter, Just Hold the Whipped Cream
When I am trying to be “good,” I eat berries for dessert. New research suggests that eating berries BEFORE a meal may be an...
Your Body Really Is a Temple (Not a Bodega)
Regular exercise may be far more important for our physical and mental health than we realize. It’s not just about looking good. Regular physical...
Do Masks Mask Emotions?
“I can’t tell if they’re smiling or scowling.”
My patient was voicing her concern about masks interfering with social interactions. She is not alone. A recent survey...
Goodnight Moon: How Lunar Cycles Affect Sleep
Previous research has shown us that the lunar cycle does not contribute to erratic human behavior, including transforming people into wolves, or causing inexplicable chest...