Brian Greene: Welcome to the Multiverse
By Brian Greene, thedailybeast.comIn Newsweek Magazine
The latest developments in cosmology point toward the possibility that our universe is merely one of billions.
“What really interests me is whether God had any choice in creating the world.”
That’s how Alber…
We are very tiny specks on a very tiny speck of a planet in a very tiny speck of an universe… Wonderful read…
Deaf 10-Year-Old Regains Hearing with Cochlear Implant
By SYDNEY LUPKIN, go.comThe sound of Sammie Hicks’s own breathing moved her to tears three weeks ago.
That’s because it was the first time she ever heard it.
“I started to cry because it was overwhelming,” 10-year-old Sammie told ABC affiliate WFAA. “I had no i…
Touching…
Foster Kids on Too Many Meds: Is the Government Taking Action?
ABC News, go.comThe senator who spurred the Government Accountability Office to investigate the startling numbers of foster children being put on powerful, mind-altering drugs is calling on the Obama administration to follow through on its vow…
So many variables could lead to in an increase of psychotropics. However, worthy of further study.
Teaching Old Chips New Tricks: The Red One Means Stop
Brian Fung, theatlantic.comInserting visual markers into prepackaged foods could help us avoid overeating.
We’ve all been there. You start nibbling on some chips — just a snack, you say to yourself — and before you know it, you’ve reached the bottom of the bag. How d…
Awesome idea…
MOUSE! TUNING IN TO FACIAL EXPRESSION IN AUTISM SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPS - Blog - Autism Social Skills CT
kidscooperate.comOne of my very favorite ways to help kids tune in to non-verbal cues from facial expressions (and a favorite of the kids) is a game called Mouse. I came across this in Autism, Play, and Social Interaction (Gammeltoft & Nordenhof,…
Wonderful… #autism
Fat in Red Meat and Butter May Hurt Your Brain
Alexandra Sifferlin, time.comPrevious research has shown that a diet high in saturated and trans fats is a no-no for maintaining a healthy heart. Now a new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) goes further, finding these same “bad” fats are associated w…
Alright, that’s a bit of a stretch because you can’t repair collegiate furniture or make a fancy little wallet out of an ancient philosophy. But where the metaphor lacks, the point withstands: mindfulness is super versatile.
Essentially synonymous with awareness, mindfulness is about…
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Interesting read…
boingboing:Why do some people drink sweetened sodas between meals, rather than plain water? Is it because sodas quench thirst better than water? Is it because people are hungry and need the extra calories? If so, why not just eat a plain potato or a handful of unsalted nuts? The main reason people drink soda is that they enjoy it, plain and simple. They like the sweetness, they like the flavor, they like the feeling of carbonation on the tongue and the mild stimulation the caffeine provides. It’s the same reason people eat a thick slice of double chocolate cake even though they’re stuffed after a large meal. The reward system motivates you to seek the soda and cake, and the hedonic (pleasure) system encourages you to keep consuming it once you’ve begun.
I have linked to several articles from Psychology Today in the past, but I am getting away from that. It seems they are becoming more of a self-help site and turning away from research based therapy. I couldn’t resist linking to this article about getting anyone to like you:
PT:
A smile sends the message “I like you.” When you smile at someone, they have a hard time not returning the smile. A smile triggers a small endorphin release in the brain, which promotes a feeling of well-being. In other words, when you smile, you feel good about yourself. This supports the notion that people will like you if you make them feel good about themselves.
How about being yourself and don’t be a dick to others?
Few things piss me off more than vaccine deniers..
10. Having a short memory
Are you one to hold grudges? Do you need the jaws of life to pry forgiveness out of you? Well, don’t expect these attributes to contribute to your happiness or to your overall health for that matter. This ability to forgive and forget, to go with the flow, is frequently cited by researchers of centenarians as being a key factor in their ability to live to see their 100th birthday.
