Meditation doesn't just make you a better
person mentally and physically, but it
could also make you a better person
when it comes to compassion.
A new study from Northeastern University
and Harvard University researchers shows...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/02/meditation-compassion-do-good_n_2993793.html
Posted by:
Dr. Charles R. Davenport, Licensed Psychologist
Venice, FL
www.drcharlesdavenport.com
Stress is a tight-wire act. Not enough stress
can lead to boredom, depression and
inactivity while too much stress can cause
anxiety and mental and physical health
problems...
http://psychcentral.com/news/2013/04/18/lab-research-finds-some-stress-is-healthy/53855.html
Posted By:
Dr. Charles R. Davenport, Licensed Psychologist
Venice, Florida
Recent military conflicts have resulted in a
dramatic increase in post-traumatic stress
disorder among returning soldiers. Now, new
research suggests a mindfulness-based
group treatment plan can significantly
reduce symptoms.
http://psychcentral.com/news/2013/04/18/mindfulness-therapy-can-aid-vets-with-ptsd/53849.html
Posted by Dr. Charles Davenport, Licensed Psychologist
www.drcharlesdavenport.com
Venice, FL
(HealthDay News) – Seasonal patterns of information searches on all major mental illness and/or problems mirror those patterns for seasonal affective disorder, according to research published in the May issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine...
http://app.jaapa.com/mobile/pages/apparticle.aspx?pagetypeid=128&articleid=288438
Playing a certain type of sound stimulation during sleep might help improve your memory, a small new study suggests...
http://www.m.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20130411/study-puts-new-spin-on-sound-sleep
"I recently watched my sister perform an act of magic. Like a magician quieting a group of children by pulling a rabbit out of a hat, my sister reached into her purse and produced two shiny Apple iPads, handing one to each child. Suddenly, the two were quiet. Eerily so. They sat playing games and watching videos, and we continued with our conversation..."
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/31/disruptions-what-does-a-tablet-do-to-the-childs-mind/
Researchers have determined that a child's sense of having and owning a body differs from that of adults.
Experts believe this indicates that our sense of physical self develops over time...
http://psychcentral.com/news/2013/04/05/sense-of-self-changes-with-maturity/53446.html
In today's world, patience and self-discipline can be a challenge. New research probes why is it so hard for some people to resist the least little temptation, while others seem to possess incredible patience, passing up immediate gratification for a greater long-term good...
In a new study, researchers discovered that a variety of factors can independently impact suicide-related behaviors in young people...
