113: The Importance Of Play As An Adult w/ Michael Mendizza
Michael Mendizza is an author, documentary filmmaker, social change maker, and thought leader. His work focuses on the intellectual construct of culture, the importance of play, and the balance between possibility and appropriateness.
Wanna Make a Good Impression? Leave Your Phone Alone
It may seem like a no-brainer, but to get on the good side of a new boss, colleague, or acquaintance in a business meeting, leave your cell phone stashed in your pocket or purse. Looking at your phone during a meeting is akin to “phubbing,” or snubbing That is the implication of a new study […]
CBT Better than other Psychotherapies at Reducing Inflammation
Razi Berry A review of 56 randomized clinical trials finds that psychological and behavioral therapies may be effective non-drug treatments for reducing disease-causing inflammation in the body. CBT found to be superior to other psychotherapies at boosting the immune system The results of the analysis, published in JAMA Psychiatry, found that cognitive behavior therapy, or […]
Vitamin D Supplements and COVID-19
Dr. Harmonie Eleveld, ND Can Vitamin D supplements prevent COVID-19? The short answer is we don’t know yet because the research is still underway but the long answer is more complicated. We have increasing evidence that better vitamin D status and/or supplementation of vitamin D is possibly correlated to a decreased risk for contracting COVID-19 […]
112: How To Live A More Compassionate Life w/ Dr. Steven Stosny
Negative emotional habits can impact the way in which you see the world, experience relationships, and express yourself. While it may be something you or your partner is subconsciously adopting, it can have a serious impact on your ability to solve issues and cope with stress.
Study on Role of Face Masks in Preventing COVID-19
Razi Berry A study by a team of researchers led by a Texas A&M University professor found that not wearing a face mask dramatically increases a person’s chances of being infected by the COVID-19 virus. Not wearing a face mask dramatically increases a person’s chances of being infected by the COVID-19 virus Renyi Zhang, Texas A&M […]
COVID-19 May Lead to Delirium and PTSD
Razi Berry People taken ill by coronavirus infections may experience psychiatric problems while hospitalized and potentially after they recover, suggests an analysis of past research led by the UCL Institute of Mental Health with King’s College London collaborators. Coronavirus infections and the psychiatric connections The systematic review paper, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, compiled results […]
A Molecule that May Stop Drug Cravings
Razi Berry Duke University researchers have developed a synthetic molecule that selectively dampens the physiological rewards of cocaine in mice. It also may represent a new class of drugs that could be more specific with fewer side effects than current medications. Synthetic molecule selectively dampens the physiological rewards of cocaine In mice treated with the […]
111: It’s Time To Show Your Heart Some Love w/ Dr. Joel Kahn
Dr. Joel Kahn is a powerhouse leader in integrative cardiology, founder of The Kahn Center for cardiac longevity, and voted ‘Sexiest Male Vegan’ by PETA in 2016. Much more than just glowing skin, Dr. Khan is here today to dive into the topic of heart health and what you can do to increase your heart’s longevity and overall health.
How do Psychedelics Work?
Razi Berry Perhaps no region of the brain is more fittingly named than the claustrum, taken from the Latin word for “hidden or shut away.” The claustrum is an extremely thin sheet of neurons deep within the cortex, yet it reaches out to every other region of the brain. Its true purpose remains “hidden away” […]