The toll that aging takes on a body extends all the way down to the cellular level. But the damage accrued by cells in older muscles is especially severe, because they do not regenerate easily and they become weaker as their mitochondria, which produce energy, diminish in vigor and number. Read full article: The New York Times, “The Best Exercise for Aging Muscles”
Texas School Triples Recess Time, Solves Attention Deficit Disorder
March 20th, 2017 - By Melisa in Information on ADD/ADHD, UncategorizedPublic education is more stressful than ever for our children, as standardized testing requirements increase and programs like art, music and physical education are being phased out. The result of this type of environment is predictable, and the medical establishment and big pharma are making a killing by drugging active children with ADHD medications – but one Texas school district is challenging that status quo. …more
Depression Strikes Today’s Teen Girls Especially Hard
February 14th, 2017 - By Melisa in PsychotherapyIt’s tough to be a teenager. Hormones kick in, peer pressures escalate and academic expectations loom large. Kids become more aware of their environment in the teen years — down the block and online..But a recent study published in the journal Pediatrics suggests many more teenage girls in the U.S. may be experiencing major depressive episodes at this age than boys. Read full article: npr, …more
Six Phrases That Weigh You Down on Game Day
January 31st, 2017 - By Melisa in Athletic/Performance EnhancementThere are six phrases I hear from athletes that are truly cringe-worthy to me because they are huge red flags that you have put on that weight vest and put heavy expectations and pressures on yourself. Read Full Article: Dr. Jim Taylor, “Six Phrases That Weigh You Down on Game Day.”
The Power of Concentration
January 9th, 2017 - By Melisa in Psychotherapy, UncategorizedThough the concept originates in ancient Buddhist, Hindu and Chinese traditions, when it comes to experimental psychology, mindfulness is less about spirituality and more about concentration: the ability to quiet your mind, focus your attention on the present, and dismiss any distractions that come your way. Read Full Article: The New York Times, “The Power of Concentration”
Tests Raise Hopes for Radical New Therapy for Phobias and PTSD
November 22nd, 2016 - By admin in AnxietyScientists have raised hopes for a radical new therapy for phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with a procedure that can dampen down fears linked to painful memories. Read full Article in The Guardian,”Tests Raise Hopes for Radical New Therapy for Phobias and PTSD”
7 Daily Practices for Engineering the Good Life
November 11th, 2016 - By admin in Athletic/Performance Enhancement, Sleep, UncategorizedEngineering the good life is about removing negative inputs as much as it is about adding positive ones. Read full article: Mark’s Daily Apple, “My 7 Daily Practices for Engineering the Good Life”
Playing with a Concussion Doubles Recovery Time
October 13th, 2016 - By admin in Athletic/Performance Enhancement, Mild/Traumatic Brain InjuryHigh school athletes who kept playing in the minutes after a concussion took nearly twice as long to recover as those who left the game immediately after the head trauma, a new study shows. Read full article: The New York Times, “Playing with a Concussion Doubles Recovery Time”
Teaching Teenagers to Cope With Social Stress
October 7th, 2016 - By admin in AnxietyThough academic and social pressures continue to pile on in high school, teenagers can be taught effective coping skills to skirt the pitfalls of anxiety and depression. Read full article: The New York Times, “Teaching Teenagers to Cope With Social Stress”
Resilience Is About How You Recharge, Not How You Endure
September 2nd, 2016 - By admin in Athletic/Performance Enhancement, SleepOne often believes that the longer we tough it out, the tougher we are, and therefore the more successful we will be. However, this entire conception is scientifically inaccurate. The very lack of a recovery period is dramatically holding back our collective ability to be resilient and successful. Read full article: Harvard Business Review, “Resilience Is About How You Recharge, Not How You Endure”
