Handmade: Worth Its Weight in Gold
People are willing to pay as much as 17% more for a handmade item over its machine-made counterpart, studies show, be it a ceramic mug, a bar of scented soap or a carved rocking...
That Personal Touch: A Scientific Reason to Monogram Your Shirt
I teased a friend for buying NikeiD custom sneakers. “What’s the point?” I asked. Why pay extra to personalize a pair of running shoes? “Customized shoes won’t make you run any faster.”
Actually, they could....
Is The Hurry In Your Head?
“Frantic, rushed, crazy busy,” are words that roll off my patients’ tongues when I ask them how they are. I can relate all too well. People who say they feel pressed for time experience...
Is Your Cellphone Turning Your High-Impact Workout into a No-Impact Workout?
If you want to make the most of your time at the gym, leave your phone in the locker. Studies show that texting and talking on the phone reduces the intensity of your workout....
7 REASONS YOU NEED MUSIC
Mrs. S couldn’t talk, but she sure could sing. I met her when I was an intern in the neurology department. She had suffered a stroke which destroyed critical pathways on the left side...
HOW TO SAVE FACE AFTER A MELTDOWN AT WORK
Have you ever lost it in front of your boss? Or had a meltdown in front of colleagues? Few of us haven’t. Here is some game-changing advice for regaining composure — and respect in...