A study conducted in the 1950s connected two personality types to heart disease risks. Cardiologists Meyer Friedman and R. H. Rosenman conducted a study and came up with a theory that best illustrates two opposing personality types - the typically highly-strung Type A and the … [Read more...] about Type A and Type B Personality Behavior Patterns and What They Mean
Brain Health and Functionality
How The Brain Works
The body and the mind are fascinating things. Some people wonder how these two elements function together. It's truly amazing if you think about it. Our thoughts and movements come from our minds, so one can say that our brains are the most important organ in our body. Although a … [Read more...] about How The Brain Works
Alternative Treatments for ADHD
In the United States, ADD and ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, respectively) are on the rise. While prescription medication is the current treatment offered by most doctors, many question if it's really the best answer for their … [Read more...] about Alternative Treatments for ADHD
What is Dopamine and What Does Dopamine Do? Where Is Dopamine Produced?
What is dopamine used for? The brain is awash in chemicals. Among these chemicals, there's one that always stands out: dopamine. It is the driving force behind every human being's sinful predilections and forbidden cravings. It is associated with addiction, attention, … [Read more...] about What is Dopamine and What Does Dopamine Do? Where Is Dopamine Produced?
How To Work Through Your Selective Attention Span
Scientists say the average person’s attention span is only eight seconds.Seems like a long time, right? Well, if those researchers are correct, then we’ve lost four seconds from our attention spans in less than two decades: it was 12 seconds in 2000. It’s also one second lower … [Read more...] about How To Work Through Your Selective Attention Span