Willpower is nonsense
Meredith Atwood :When I was a little girl, I was a bit of a chubby thing. Like many growing up in the fat-free-craze era, I...
Life
Disruption, sports and pandemic
Over the past months the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone across the globe. Unfortunately for the human race, this is not the first time (or...
What our faces say to our children
Vanessa LoBue, PhD :One of the most famous psychologists of all time, William James, described a baby’s first experiences with the world as a “blooming,...
How Pets May Improve Our Immunity
Austin Perlmutter MD :This year has taught us all about the importance of immunity. Many of us are doing our best to improve immune function....
Psychology of False Confessions
Ruth Lee Johnson J.D. :While popular understanding may suggest that innocent people simply do not confess to crimes (“I would never confess to doing something...
Men die more when taking selfie
Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D :Millions of selfies are uploaded to social media sites every day, making it difficult to attract attention to any newly uploaded picture....
Philosophies of pricing
Marty Nemko, Ph.D :“How much should I charge?” I’m often asked that by clients who are or are contemplating going into private practice.Of course, it...
Use extra time wisely Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D
Right now, due to the pandemic, many people have a little too much time on their hands. Our days seem to run together without our...
Travel without leaving house
Matt Johnson, Ph.D: Few movies capture the spirit of travel like The Beach. The film tells the story of a young American traveler (played by...
You can’t control the coronavirus
Leslie Schweitzer Miller, M.D :Covid-19 has played havoc with the mental and emotional stability of many of us. Some people feel helpless and out of...
Drug Addiction vs. Drug Dependence Difference is often misunderstood
Jonathan N. Stea :It is no secret that misinformation about addiction is rampant in popular media. One particular area of misinformation concerns how the use...
Does the coronavirus increase sociability?
Glenn Geher :Worried about the coronavirus? Me too. Here’s an evolutionary take on how this virus may bear on the human social experience.From an evolutionary...