Our family of origin plays a powerful role in shaping who we become. From our habits and emotional responses to the choices we make in life, family dynamics influence us whether we feel close to our relatives or distant from them. Bowenian family systems theory views the family as an emotional unit: individual behavior is … Read more

Summary: Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections can reduce negative emotional responses in people with borderline personality disorder. Source: MHH Botulinum toxin (BTX), widely known as Botox, is commonly used to smooth wrinkles. Research now shows that when injected into the forehead it can also reduce depressive symptoms and dampen intense negative emotions in people with borderline … Read more

Summary: Researchers using zebrafish models found genes with altered expression linked to mitochondrial dysfunction and reduced ATP production, suggesting early energy deficits could play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Source: University of Adelaide Rethinking the Origins of Alzheimer’s Disease Despite decades of research, the underlying cause of Alzheimer’s disease remains unclear. … Read more

How can managers best motivate employees and boost productivity? This is one of the most important questions for anyone in a leadership role. Experts commonly agree with behavior specialist Aubrey Daniels that positive reinforcement is an exceptionally powerful leadership tool, yet many managers struggle with when, how, and which rewards to use. This article collects … Read more

Summary: A systematic review and meta-analysis finds a moderate association between antipsychotic use and an increased risk of breast cancer. Source: University of Hong Kong A research team from the Center for Safe Medication Practice and Research (CSMPR), Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) conducted the … Read more

Calmodulin’s Unexpected Role Could Be Key to Treating Ion Channel Disorders Discovery may inform treatments for channel-related diseases such as cardiac arrhythmias, epilepsy, and Parkinson’s disease. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have discovered that a widely studied protein, calmodulin, plays a more active and nuanced role in controlling ion channels than previously believed. Ion channels … Read more

Summary: A controlled study from Emory University found that intranasal oxytocin increases activity in brain regions linked to reward, empathy, and attention when fathers view photos of their toddlers. Source: Emory Health Sciences Study looks at neural mechanisms of paternal caregiving A new Emory University study reports that giving fathers a dose of the hormone … Read more

What was your reason for getting up this morning? Often we move through life without clearly understanding the meaning, motivation, or values behind our choices. The Japanese practice of ikigai helps you discover your reason for living and guides how you live now and in the future. Unique to each individual, ikigai focuses attention on … Read more

Summary: New research from SWPS University challenges common assumptions about aging and decision-making. The study shows that older adults are, on average, more willing to take risks than younger adults and are just as capable of resisting common manipulative choice patterns like the attraction (decoy) effect. Using gambling-style tasks, researchers found that although older participants … Read more

Heading out the door at 5 a.m. for another long, cold training run in the dark takes single-minded motivation. Maintaining focus when your team is behind and the clock is ticking requires mental toughness. Sports are played by the body but won in the mind, as sports psychologist Aidan Moran has observed. To provide an … Read more