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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What Makes Things Funny & Really Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Water
SYSK Choice: The Psychology of Secrets & How to Get Quicker Answers to Emails and Texts
Strange Origins of Common Words and Phrases & Meet Your Future Self
Why You’re Always In Such a Hurry & What Listening to Music Does to You
SYSK Choice: Our Preoccupation With Ownership & The Backstories of America’s Favorite Dishes
A Better Way to Create New Ideas & How to Take Control Of Difficult Conversations
Get Things Done Without Feeling Overwhelmed & How To Master Self Confidence
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How to Say No and Feel Good About It & The One Thing That’s Better Than Happiness
How To Ask For Anything and Everything & The Unusual History of Ice
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The Extraordinary Ways The Workplace is Changing & Why You Have Allergies
The Strange Factors That Influence What You Buy & The Fascinating Story of Data
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What Every Traveler Must Know Today & Is There Intelligent Alien Life Out There?
The Very Excellent Reasons We Have a 7-Day Week & How Cats Became Pets
SYSK Choice: The Science of Happily Ever After & How To Rethink Anything
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