by Roy Eidelson Ph.D. Status quo defenders target our fears of change. In psychology, “status quo bias” refers to our general tendency to prefer things the way they are rather than having…
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How to Fix the Murder Crisis
by Arthur Hunter Recently the Wall Street Journal printed a headline stating, “New Orleans Has America’s No.1 Murder Rate. ‘We’re in a Crisis”.A headline that not only affects our hospitality…
To Live Longer, Most of Us Will Need to Exercise This Much More
Christopher Bergland … and the essential difference between moderate and vigorous workouts. KEY POINTS Current guidelines recommend 150-300 minutes/week of moderate physical activity (MPA) or 75-150 min/wk of vigorous physical…
How to Naturally Lose Weight Fast
Science-backed ways to lose weight While there are endless diets, supplements, and meal replacement plans claiming to ensure rapid weight loss, most lack any scientific evidence. There are, however, some…
Sexual Fantasies Are a Healthy Way to Exercise Imagination
Fantasizing never hurt anyone. KEY POINTS When it comes to having sexual fantasies while in a relationship, people often pretend like they do not exist. A sexual fantasy is any…
Busting the Myth That Money Can’t Buy Happiness
by Mark Travers Ph.D. Sometimes, we need to unlearn basic conditioning by splurging the right way. Many of us are taught to avoid conversations around the topic of money. As…
America’s First Black Millionaires
Jeff Somers There’s little doubt that there’s a huge wealth gap in the U.S. along racial lines. As noted by Bloomberg, Black Americans have, on average, one-sixth of the wealth held…
The Keys to Better Sex
by Robert Weiss Ph.D., MSW What are the keys to a great sex life? When sex therapists and researchers discuss what makes for a truly great sex life, their lists are…
Need a Happiness Boost? This 3-Minute Daily Ritual Gets Real Results
It really is that simple to make yourself a little happier. by Alison DeNisco Rayome Here’s a sad statistic: 45% of people say they haven’t felt true happiness for more…
How to Believe in Yourself
Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. Discover science-based tips to start believing in yourself. When we believe in ourselves, it can help us achieve our goals, manifest our dreams, and increase our well-being. But the…