Cognitive Psychology
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How Colors Affect Emotional & Physical Health
Research shows that colors affect your emotional and physical health. A color intuitive shares how red, blue, and green affects your brain and body in different ways.
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How Playing & Watching Hockey Boosts Brain Power
Being an athlete or a sports fan changes the neural networks in the brain and improves language skills, according to new research from the University of Chicago.
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Sad People Are More Productive
Not only do sad children learn better, but unhappy employees are more productive. Here's the latest psychological research about mood and performance.
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The Best Way to Deal with Stress
Psychologist Katherine Muller of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine describes two of the best ways to deal with stress: exaggeration and radical acceptance.
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Thoughts of Death Cause Overeating
If you love watching the news or crime scene investigation shows on TV, you may be eating more & losing less weight. Here's the connection between death & overeating.
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Foods That Make You Smarter
These foods improve memory, boost cognitive ability and increase brain health. Plus, a healthy brain boosts your immune system, gives you more energy, and fights disease.
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How to Improve Your Brain Health
A healthy brain not only improves your memory and concentration, it reduces the risk of Alzheimers and other diseases. Here are 10 ways to increase your cognitive skills!
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The Psychology of Color
Color psychology reveals how different tones and shades affect your appetite, mood, and anxiety levels. The effects of colors can include depression or increased vigor.
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Living Longer for Dummies
Dr Walter Bortz is a medical doctor & professor who has written several books about health, aging, & medicine. Here, he shares his expertise on healthy aging.
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How Stress Affects Your Memory
Scientists already knew that long-term stress impairs learning and memory. Now, research shows that even short-term stress affects cognitive skills.
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Anorexics’ Brains Are Different
New research shows anorexics' brain functioning is different than non-eating disordered brains. This research offers insights into the causes & treatment of anorexia.
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Good Decision Making Strategies
Good decision making strategies include trusting your gut and using your energy field. Here's two ways to make good decisions quickly.
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Overcoming Bulimia and Binge Eating
Overcoming bulimia goes beyond just stopping the binge and purge cycle, because it's a serious psychological condition. Here are treatment tips for this eating disorder.
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Explaining Negative Mystery Moods
The mystery solved! Those negative "mystery moods" happen because you failed at a goal you didn't know you had. Nonconscious goals cause bad moods & weaken performance.
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High or Low Self-Monitors
Maybe you care a little what people think; maybe you care alot. Are you a low or high self-monitor? This quiz reveals if you're dependent on the opinions of others.
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A New Way to Increase Motivation
Research shows changing your perspective from first to third person is an effective strategy for increasing motivation. Try it; maybe you'll achieve your life goals!
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Looking Fabulous, Feeling Inferior
Even when you look thin & beautiful, you can feel inferior because healthy self-esteem isn't about your appearance, achievements, or education.
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Self Fulfilling Prophecies
New research shows that group expectations are the strongest predictor of future events. Here's how self fulfilling prophecies work to shape your future.
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Increasing Self-Confidence For Women
Increasing self-confidence helps women achieve professional and personal success. To maximize your potential, try these 3 ways to build confidence & boost self-esteem.
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Increase Your Brain Power
Mental fitness is just as important as physical fitness. Here's how to increase your brain power, which will boost your self esteem and increase your confidence.
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