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Blogs » Hiccup Cures
A hiccup or hiccough is a contraction of the muscle separating the chest and abdomen (called the diaphragm) that repeats several times per minute. In humans, the abrupt rush of air into the lungs causes the "hic" sound. It is caused by irritation of the vagus nerves or phrenic nerves, which serve the diaphragm muscle. Hiccups often occur during emotional … [Fuente]
Blogs » The Ten Coolest Therapy Interventions, Honorable Mentions & Wrap Up
You're cooler just for knowing the coolest interventions in psychotherapy. Here it is, the entire Top Ten list along with a few techniques that almost made it and some concluding thoughts.Talking and listening are the foundation of therapy, but sometimes therapists shake things up with procedures to focus attention on specific elements of healing. A few weeks ago I introduced … [Fuente]
Blogs » Cellphones and Brain Tumors, Reduce Your Exposure Today
In a gutsy move, the Maine legislature is currently considering requiring warning labels on cellphones–much like cigarette packets–about the increased risk of brain cancer from electromagnetic radiation emitted as part of the radio signaling technology of all cellphones. The mayor of San Francisco, Gavin Newsom, also wants to mandate new cellphone labelling. And a similar bill was introduced this year … [Fuente]
World of Psychology » Researchers ‘Discover’ Kids Don’t Like Homework
Our friends over at the Association for Psychological Science made sure that a new study about video games would get out (because, you know, it’s about video games and kids, and that always seems to get people’s attention), so we took a look and published a news story earlier today about the study. This, however, is an example of a … [Fuente]
Blogs » Weeding out your significant other? The effect of marijuana on relationships
Being young involves quite a bit of exciting change. There's the end of high-school, the start of college and some measure of independence, and a whole slew of new experiences.A recent study conducted by Judith Brooks at NYU School of Medicine has revealed that one of those experiences, smoking marijuana (weed) may be associated with more relationship conflict later in … [Fuente]
Blogs » Why Are We Afraid of Uncertainty?
In today's uncertain world, we can be certain of at least one thing–that science can provide us with the proof that we seek.Or can it?According to the world-class scientists at the Sages and Scientists Symposium organized by Deepak Chopra and Rustum Roy last week, the foundational laws of science reveal a whole lot. But neither proof, certainty, nor even matter … [Fuente]
Blogs » Betting on Behavior
On a tip from a Fellow Headcase I was told that the excerpt in Vanity Fair from Michael Lewis's new book, The Big Short, was rather tall on psychology. I was skeptical, and not just because my default is skepticism, but also because, like the rest of the universe, I've read quite enough in the past year about the men … [Fuente]
Blogs » Eleven Tips for Boosting Your Sense of Quiet Focus
We all know the feeling of being overwhelmed, of being beset by distractions. The problem is – too many things are clamoring for your attention. People are trying to reach you, by phone, email, text, Twitter, IM, or old-fashioned yelling up the stairs. There are the interesting subjects you want to learn more about, on the TV or the internet … [Fuente]
Blogs » Kara DioGuardi and the “New Eating Disorder”
If you are an American Idol fan, you are familiar with the talented Kara DioGuardi, one of the judges. Last night, she was moved to tears by one of the contestant's performances. Kara recently spoke about her battle with an eating disorder. Specifically, she discussed her struggle with Binge Eating Disorder, which is generally characterized by overeating eating large amounts … [Fuente]
PsyBlog » What Alcohol Does to Your Mind: Attentional Myopia
Alcohol makes us attentionally 'short-sighted'—this helps explain its popularity and its variable effects. No one who has tried alcohol can fail to wonder about its effects on our thoughts, feelings and behaviours. We tend to think of alcohol as primarily a disinhibitor, but this can't really explain its varying effects. Sometimes it seems to make us loud and boisterous, sometimes … [Fuente]
Blogs » Why We Can’t Be Honest About Homoeroticism
Eric Massi is quitting Congress because he fools around with men sexually, but he's not allowed to say he's gay. He's not allowed to say it because you can't be gay and a politician where he lives. That's the situational reason.The psychological reason he can't be gay is because he doesn't want to be gay – he wants to have … [Fuente]
World of Psychology » Therapists, Social Networking and Blogging, Oh My!
Therapists are turning out in droves to the online landscape, making our marks with blogging, article writing, social networking and other creative efforts. In Psychotherapists Unmasked on the Internet last October, I examined how this landscape had changed with the increasing prevalence of therapist websites with photos (ethically taboo not so long ago), raising interesting conversation about how we are … [Fuente]
Blogs » A Sermon About "Singled Out" (Seriously)
When Living Single readers ask me questions that are above my pay grade, I seek the wisdom of others. One question that was raised by several people fits into that category: Which religions are welcoming to singles? I asked scholars and religious leaders with expertise in a variety of religions to discuss the place of singles in their religion. I … [Fuente]
BPS Research Digest » Extras
Eye-catching studies that didn't make the final cut:A Systematic Review of Six Decades of Research in Psychopharmacology. Verdict: Huge improvements over time, but could still do better. When exposed to scary stimuli, anxious people experience a more pronounced sense of time slowing down than do calmer people. The man who lost his ability to see colours, but didn't know it. … [Fuente]
Blogs » Read These in Blissful Freedom from Matrimania
Oscars and Razzies, move over. It's time for the Singles Book Awards. For this great suggestion, I owe my thanks to Laurie in Ithaca. She sent me this query:Hi Bella, I would love to read some fiction, contemporary or otherwise, that gloriously depicts the life of someone who is enjoying themselves, fully engaged, life full of people, and not focused … [Fuente]
Blogs » The Dangerous "Upside" of Denying Mental Illness
I've been disturbed of late by a print media trend towards what looks an awful lot like a reactionary bandwagon on mental illness. A prime example was the NY Times Magazine story of 2.28.10 titled, "Depression's Upside."If the reader can get past the feeling of revulsion that depression need have an "upside," there's plenty more in this story to anger … [Fuente]
Blogs » Preparation Prevents Piss-Poor Performance
One day, about a year and a half ago, my wife and I were walking along a street near our home when she grabbed my arm and suddenly exclaimed, "I think that woman is in trouble!"I followed her gaze to a car stopped at a light and saw to my horror a woman being prevented from exiting the passenger side … [Fuente]
Blogs » Scientific Reasons to Be Nice Online
It is totally weird, but it's true: I have gotten hate mail for writing a blog about raising happy children. And based on the stories I've heard from my co-workers at the Greater Good Science Center, I'm not the only one. But cyber bullies, take note: Research suggests you'll be happier if you make your point politely. Nasty online communication … [Fuente]
Blogs » Marriages Don't Need a Referee
Remember the television show, "Seinfeld?" Like you, we laughed ourselves silly over the antics of the show. It was funny and full of uproarious one-liners. When Jerry Seinfeld decided to promote the idea of a new show called "The Marriage Ref," he and everyone else surely imagined that it would be a hit. Why would anyone expect anything different?But now, … [Fuente]
Blogs » It's back. Again. Depression the Great Returner
Last week's snow has melted. The rain that lashed down most of Saturday and all of Sunday has vanished. I draw back curtains to a dawn smoked pink with lifting mist. An English spring sky spray-painted egg-shell blue and sun that streams through the window forging the frame gilt. Mum won't see any of it; Depression has its hands over … [Fuente]
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