Scientists have known for years that playing violent video games causes players to become more aggressive. The findings of a new University of Missouri (MU) study provide one explanation for why this occurs: the brains of violent video game players become less responsive to violence, and this diminished brain response predicts an increase in aggression. [...]

Web MD has a quick quiz about how much we know about our moods.  Find it at http://www.webmd.com/balance/rm-quiz-moods?ecd=wnl_dep_042211

Haven’t updated for awhile, lots of changes here – I like the Spring look, even though we are far from it still in the upper midwest, but I can dream. A few weeks ago, I heard a short blurb on the radio while I was driving…it was a simple question – “what have you done [...]

People who feel insecure about their attachments to others might be at higher risk for cardiovascular problems than those who feel secure in their relationships, according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association. » Read full article on[Brain And Consciousness Research]

Speaking of dogs, and what they give back – besides begging and slobbering and shedding – a Social Worker employed by Merced County in California started a program for at-risk teenagers. Apparently, this program allows teens to provide assistance-dog training and care to canines who are then place with persons afflicted with various disabilities such [...]

Dogs are great companions, and we all know that they can be trained as seeing-eye animals, protection and law-enforcement assistants, hunting companions, and even help therapeutically. I was aware that dogs can be trained to sense some cancers on people and I did see a special on TV about dogs being able to alert owners [...]

What a beautiful day here in southeastern Wisconsin. It really feels like spring today. I so enjoy being out in the garden checking to see what is starting to grow. I find it very relaxing. I’ve really been practicing living ‘in the moment’. I think it’s a great way to reduce worry and anxiety. I [...]

We may not be able to do great things; But we must do small things with great love. Mother Teresa

As a Marriage and Family Therapist, this is one of the most common complaints I here from couples at the start of therapy. I think the real problem is not that people can’t communicate – I think we communicate all the time! After all, someone (and I don’t remember who) said “we cannot NOT communicate.” [...]

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