There are sixteen personality types and each of us leans toward one of the types. Each personality type has four letters. Types that like making decisions (J’s) and types that keep their options open (P’s). Types that like details (S’s) and types that look at the forest instead of the trees (N’s). Types that choose …
The World Health Organization now recognizes “gaming disorder.” It’s a controversial, but some argue necessary, classification. By German Lopez@germanrlopezgerman.lopez@vox.com Dec 6, 2018, 10:00am EST SHARE Scott knew he needed to focus on his work. His bosses were increasingly unhappy with his performance, and he was struggling to earn enough to support his wife and son. As he …
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What is video game addiction? Currently, there is no single universally agreed upon definition of video game addiction. There is no set number of hours one must play in ordered to be considered addicted to video games. Most definitions of video game addiction refer to excessive play which results in negative emotional, social, relational, educational, or …
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What does research really tell us about the brain effects of video gaming? Posted Mar 11, 2018 Source: Max Pixel, Creative Commons “IT’S DIGITAL HEROIN: HOW SCREENS TURN KIDS INTO PSYCHOTIC JUNKIES.” That’s the dramatic headline screaming across a New York Post article, by a Dr. Nicholas Kardaras (2016), which many readers sent to me shortly …
What is a Healing Therapy? As part of the definition of Healing, I have differentiated between healing in the common sense, “the restoration of damaged living tissue to normal function”, and Healing in the wider sense that also includes, “that which clarifies our perception of our own true nature and of our relationship with others”. …
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What is Healing Touch? Founded by registered nurse Janet Mentgen in 1989, Healing Touch (HT) is an energy therapy in which practitioners consciously use their hands and intent to promote health and healing. HT utilizes uses only very light or near-body touch to influence the energy field that penetrates and surrounds the body. Many types …
Are you feeling good enough about yourself to go back “on the block?” Posted Nov 30, 2016 Source: Olena Yakobchuk/Shutterstock Many relationship-seekers feel like the walking wounded. And although they have more ways than ever to meet potential partners, most of those relationships don’t work out. They’re still willing to try datingagain, but these warriors are understandably wary. They may …
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Learn about the benefits of exercise for everyone — even if you’re not in perfect health. By Barbara Robb Medically Reviewed by Lindsey Marcellin, MD, MPH There are many benefits to be gained from regular exercise. It can lower blood pressure, improve heart function and blood sugar control, alleviate depression, ensure good sleep, decrease risk of cancer, and …
Walking, lifting weights, doing chores – it’s all good. Regardless of what you do, regular exercise and physical activity is the path to health and well-being. Exercise burns fat, builds muscle, lowers cholesterol, eases stress and anxiety, lets us sleep restfully. In this guide, we match resources to your exercise needs — at every fitness …
Movies like Lucy that touch on the idea of ‘mind over body’ never cease to fascinate me. And today’s topic may seem taken from a sci-fi, but… What if I told you that you could change your physicality purely by mental thought alone? Would you be a believer? Let me give you highlights of some …
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