What is good for the gut is also good for the brain! A recent study reports that probiotics (yes, the bacteria found in yogurt and considered beneficial to the intestines) may help decrease depression and anxiety. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, was conducted in mice fed with Lactobacillus rhamnosus JB-1, a probiotic bacterium. The mice fed the bacteria had “changes in the expression of receptors for the neurotransmitter (Read entire post…)
One can’t live mindfully without being enmeshed in psychological processes that are around us. – Philip Zimbardo, psychologist One of the reasons I find psychology so fascinating is that it’s so relevant to everyday life and plays a role in almost every aspect of our daily experiences, from our interactions with others to the way we think about ourselves to how we perceive the world around us.
I recently finished reading The Longevity Project: Surprising Discoveries for Health and Long Life from the Landmark Eight-Decade Study. The Longevity Project looks at participants of a longitudinal study begun by Lewis Terman, a Stanford University psychologist who, in 1921, selected about 1,500 bright students to follow. The participants, all born around 1910, were studied over several decades. The book examines various traits, life experiences, and habits of the Terman participants and how these affected (Read entire post…)
Introverts are people whose energy and attention tend to be drawn inward. Introverts are often introspective and can sometimes spend too much time in their own thoughts. However, contrary to popular opinion, introverts are not necessarily shy or averse to socializing (although they certainly can be). Here is a list of top ten myths about introverts. Along these lines is an excellent article by Susan Cain, author of the blog Quiet. Cain outlines some of (Read entire post…)