How many times have you been told you should be thankful for what you have? Well, there may be some profound wisdom in that. I begin this podcast with some great research that shows how simple acts of gratitude can bring you benefits for a long time. http://nymag.com/scienceofus/2016/01/how-expressing-gratitude-changeyour-brain.html
While you might think memory loss and cognitive decline are problems only for older people – you would be mistaken. Many younger people are walking around with sluggish, underperforming brains. Why? Listen as I talk with Steven Masley, M.D., an affiliate clinical associate professor at the University of South Florida, a fellow of the American Heart Association and author of the book, The Better Brain Solution (https://amzn.to/2VLIgdO). Dr. Masley explains the 5 things that are causing so many people of all ages to have brain fog and underutilize their mental power. Then he reveals how to reverse it so you are using all your cognitive function and memory.
Do you know people who never seem to get sick? While some of it may be luck, a lot of it has to do with certain habits they perform that keep them from becoming ill. Listen as I describe several ways you can better arm yourself against winter colds and other bugs. https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/10-secrets-from-people-who-never-get-sick/ss-BBROEI0#interstitial=2
Holding a grudge does nobody any good – right? Well maybe. It really depends on how you define a grudge. Writer Sophie Hannah has a way to use grudges to your advantage. Sophie is the author of the book How to Hold a Grudge: From Resentment to Contentment―The Power of Grudges to Transform Your Life (https://amzn.to/2AD8Rkd). She joins me to explain how grudge holding – when done correctly – can lead to a happier life and better relationships.
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The Power of Things That Never Change & The Magic of the Doctor/Patient Bond
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Popular Myths About the Foods We Love & Tiny Inventions That Changed the World
When Personal Achievement Becomes Toxic & What You Never Knew About the Ocean
SYSK Choice: How to Instantly Detect BS & The Secret to Conflict Resolution
Good News About The Imposter Syndrome & Simple Strategies to A Great Relationship
The Downside of Creativity & Why We Love Horror Films for Halloween
SYSK Choice: Why Your Consciousness is Unique & How to Give Your Dog a Longer Life
Why People Don’t Read What You Write & How Could You Be a Better Person?
Hidden Ways Movies and TV Influence You & Why You Need to Brush Your Tongue
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The Awesome Power of Pure Joy & Hidden Distractions That Suck Your Time
How to Get Important Things Done & Ways to Tell If Someone Is in Denial
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What If You Could Live a Lot Longer & Why We Believe Things That Just Aren’t True
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How to Build The Life You Want & Why Eggs Are More Amazing Than You Ever Knew
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