Understanding one principle about habit formation can make all the difference. by Thomas Rutledge Ph.D. KEY POINTS Many people mistakenly attribute their bad habits to character flaws such as laziness…
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5 Ways to Avoid Drama in Your Life
by Abigail Brenner M.D. Unnecessary drama takes you away from living life to the fullest. KEY POINTS Drama often accompanies major life changes and transitions. Unnecessary drama happens when people…
Vaccination is not a personal choice
by Joel Mathis Low-vaccination states like Florida and Texas are continuing to set new records for COVID-19 hospitalizations, taxing their already-beleaguered medical systems to their limits. At this stage of the pandemic, though, it is mostly the unvaxxed who are getting sick…
Our babies are getting sick!
A Pandemic Rant by Orissa Arend The other day I was playing tennis with my friend Bertha O’Neal. I count on tennis to be my sanity lifeline against COVID…
How Much Is Enough to Feel Happy?
by Ilene Berns-Zare PsyD 4 ways to stop running after more and find happiness now. KEY POINTS One way to feel more fulfilled is to recognize that happiness is not…
Reparations for African Americans in New Orleans?
Is it possible that reparations for African Americans is becoming a politically viable point of discussion and action in New Orleans? We are about to find out. …
The Mask-Mandate Debate Is Back. Here’s What to Know.
By Chas Danner The CDC on Tuesday advised all Americans, including people who are fully vaccinated, to mask up indoors in public places again, anywhere in the country that is seeing significant spread…
5 Mental Health Lessons We Can Learn from Simone Biles
by Shainna Ali Ph.D., LMHC Key takeaways following the champion’s historic Olympic decision. KEY POINTS Earlier this week, Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, made the decision…
The Best Vitamins and Nutrients for Your Brain Health, According to Experts
A healthy diet is just one piece of the puzzle in reducing your dementia risk. By Alyssa Jung This article was medically reviewed by Marjorie Cohn, M.S., R.D.N., a certified integrative…