Previously, the researchers had shown the eye connection between dogs and humans increases the levels of oxytocin in people. Oxytocin, aka the “cuddle chemical,” is a hormone mammals produce in the brain that encourages bonding between mothers and their offspring. It’s also involved in partner and social bonding. Most evidence shows this kind of connection …
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Richard Davidson, professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, touted the importance of being mindful, especially in the workplace. “I think people in leadership positions are starting to understand the importance of [mindfulness practices],” Davidson told HuffPost Live at Davos. “The cost of burnout is enormous, the cost of employee turnover is …
Lincoln was like more than a few of us whose pets have run of the house these days: He also left to those friends the dog’s favorite horsehair sofa on which to nap, as well as a long, specific list of rules for how Fido was to be treated during his waking hours. For example, …
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Lee’s dissociative identity disorder treatment continues to evolve. The goals of therapy differ among people with DID. While some may choose to become integrated into one person, that is not Lee’s goal. “Integration is a choice, and not all DID patients make it a goal,” Baker-Hargrove says. “It would be a huge emotional loss for …
from a Huffpost interview: Diamandis: Yes, we have ISIS. But the data overwhelmingly suggests the future I’ve been describing. One big problem is that the news media has a grip on our imagination. The fundamental function of the news media is to deliver every piece of negative news to my living room in high definition …
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I recommend this. Easy to do. Just listen to it for your tuneup. http://www.healingsounds.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/7-Minute-Chakra-Tune-Up-by-Jonathan-Goldman.mp3