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Sex on the Brain: The Evolutionary Link between Intelligence and Sex Drive
A couple of years ago I read a research study that I've honestly thought about on several occasions ever since. Not all research articles stick with me the way this one did, but there was something about this report that struck such a…
Practicing the Law of Attraction Or How To Get What You Really Want
Human beings best make changes to our routines in small ways, by changing habits slightly or incrementally, on a daily basis. This is part of the problem with New Years’ Resolutions: we want to make sweeping changes in our lives, and we…
5 Steps to Making 2016 Your Best Year Ever
Now that we are knee-deep into 2016 and people are falling off of the New Year's resolution bandwagons at about the same pace they hopped on back on January first. As I pointed out the other day, I alway like when a month starts on a…
Wired for Destruction: Negative Thoughts can Literally Destroy Your Brain
It's nothing earth shattering to point out that negative thoughts can have a negative impact on your life, but did you know that our brains are actually wired to focus on negative thoughts?
What is even more surprising is that negative…
5 More Subtle Signs that You’re Extremely Emotionally Intelligent
The topic of emotional intelligence (EQ) is one that has been creeping its way to the forefront of conversations about human interaction and self-development over the last few years. Some of the signs of high emotional intelligence are…
Why A ‘Broken Heart’ Is So Painful And How To Help It Heal
The human fascination with love is just as strong as our obsession with heartbreak. It's thrown in our faces every day in movies, songs and books.
But is a broken heart simply an abstract concept or are there real physical effects on the…
Surrounded by Jerks: One Cause of Depression that No One Talks About
It was the world-famous Dr. Sigmund Freud who once said, "Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, surrounded by assholes." Okay, Okay, I know Freud didn't say that. It…
The Science of Hypnosis
If you've never been to stage show where hypnosis is involved, I highly recommend it. Not only is it hilarious, it will seriously make you wonder how real it is. Hypnosis is fascinating even when it's not being used to make people cluck…
Join People Going Into ISIS Controlled Territory In Syria TODAY In A Global Peace Meditation
It has only just been revealed that James Twyman the Peace Troubadour has been called to participate in peace dealings in Syria. This isn’t the first time he has been called to do so. It has been his life’s work for over 20 years; he has…
Placebo Sleep: Tricking your Brain into Feeling Rested
One of the most fascinating and frustrating aspects of medical research has always been the "placebo effect."
Basically, you can tell someone they are taking a drug that will have a certain effect on them, give them a sugar pill that does…