Posts Tagged ‘well-being’
It’s World Mental Health Day today: Let’s review how a healthy diet can promote mental well-being
_______________ Should you eat an apple—or a bag of Oreos? Go to McDonald’s—or the vegetarian restaurant on the corner? When we make these everyday food choices, many of us think first of our physical health and appearance. But there’s another factor we may want to consider in picking foods: their impact on our mental health.
Read MoreIBM, VA and Total Brain to test digital mental health platform for veterans and reservists
__________ IBM unveils GRIT, a digital solution developed in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs, to help veterans in transition (press release): “IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced today the launch of GRIT, a digital solution for veterans, active-duty service members, and reservists that provides a mobile experience to help them understand and strengthen their mental…
Read MorePositive solitude, Feeling active and Future-mindednes: Three Keys to Well-being
__________ Last month, researchers from over 60 countries gathered at the International Positive Psychology Association’s 6th World Congress in Melbourne, Australia, to share cutting-edge insights on the science of well-being. Several insights presented stood out to me as new or surprising.
Read MoreLet’s discuss how to Outsmart Smart Technology to Reclaim our Health and Focus
I’m excited to share that the upcoming 2019 SharpBrains Virtual Summit will feature, on May 8th, a fascinating presentation and discussion with Dr. Margaret Morris, who spent 13 years as a researcher at Intel and recently wrote a very timely book — Left to Our Own Devices: Outsmarting Smart Technology to Reclaim Our Relationships, Health,…
Read MoreNew book suggest ways to understand behavior and boost happiness in light of human evolution
We humans evolved to be social creatures. By gaining the skills to cooperate with others, we were able to stave off predators, eat more consistently, and care for each other’s young, allowing our genes to carry forward. So, why do we still struggle at times to get along—even to the extent that we war on…
Read MoreMind-wandering may help enhance creativity, job performance and general well-being, studies show
When writing a song or a piece of prose, I often choose to let my mind wander, hoping the muse will strike. If it does, it not only moves my work along but feels great, too! That’s why I was troubled by studies that found an association between mind-wandering and problems like unhappiness and depression—and…
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