Could Your Spiritual Side Hold the Key to a Healthier Heart?

A recent study suggests that nurturing your spiritual side might lead to improved cardiovascular health, including lower blood pressure.

The study, which focused on using smartphone messages to encourage spiritual reflection, found an average decrease of 7 mmHg in systolic blood pressure among participants.

These results could have widespread benefits, particularly considering that around half of Americans have high blood pressure, with 75% of them not having it adequately controlled.

In our fast-paced, materialistic world, nurturing the soul can be a challenge…

For my clients preoccupied with such concerns, here are 21 practical suggestions for building a stronger spiritual life, backed by research and designed to be inclusive of all faith backgrounds…

Recent research highlights the profound connection between the words we use and our mental and physical well-being.

According to Dr. Vera Vine, the lead author of a study on this topic, our language reflects our comfort and familiarity with different emotional states…

Recent discoveries regarding quantum vibrations inside neurons in the brain have reignited interest in a controversial theory of consciousness.

This theory suggests that the brain is connected to the universe at a quantum level, a concept first proposed in the 1990s but heavily criticized at the time.

One of the main criticisms was that the brain was considered too "warm, wet, and noisy" for coherent quantum processes.

But apparently.. evidence is growing that human consciousness is connected to the universe at a quantum level… and this might change everything…

“Pay attention. It’s all about paying attention. Attention is vitality. It connects you with others. It makes you eager. Stay eager.” — Susan Sontag.

If you're looking to sweeten the deal when it comes to your health, consider adding a cup of tea to your daily routine.

A recent study suggests that tea drinkers, particularly fans of the darker brews, could be lowering their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to half.

Forget what you've heard about Finland, Denmark, and Iceland.

Sure, they're ranked high on the happiness scale, but are they truly living their best lives?

It seems they're more about flaunting their wealth and status rather than basking in genuine happiness…

intimacy hacks are applied neuroscience.

That is, you’re using your body as an intentional drug factory…

Most people think spending money on themselves will make them happier than spending it on others.

This is not a radical idea that will blow your mind with its incredible newness.

Far from it.

But, because it’s advice that sometimes goes against our natural instinct… it’s worth repeating.

Dr. John Gottman’s 30+ years of research has consistently focused on what happy couples do differently than couples who unhappily struggle.

He used to call these couples the “Masters of Marriage.” Now, (I imagine in an effort to de-stigmatize cohabitating couples).

These happy couples are now called the “Masters of Relationships.” What can they teach us?

You are in couples therapy to describe your feelings and hopefully, be heard and understood.

For many couples, my therapy office may be the only place where they can engage in authentic conversations.

I make it clear to couples at the outset that I am a fan of strong fu*king language … but only if they are so inclined…

Can Hugs and Kisses and Holding Hands heal our nervous system?

A recent study says yes, and our attachment styles play an unexpected role…