These three-letter words, called trigrams, make it difficult for the brain to encode them because they don't contain any meaning. By counting down, the ability to rehearse the memories was interfered with, so the length of time short term memories lasted could be accurately measured. The experiment showed that while …

Usually, these people love and know perfectly how to communicate, how to make new friends and how to be the center of attention. You will not hear gossip and rumors from them, but rather you can expect genuine interest and real help. Positive people know what pain and unhappiness is …

She waited for the end to come. But the end did not come. After three days, still she lay, hidden under the floorboards. They had been cold days, and the chill had sunk into her bones. Her body trembled and ached--from the cold, from the close quarters. Sensation receded from …

Or what are the terrible consequences of my mistake? However, instead try and ask yourself questions such as what is the one good thing emerging from this seemingly challenging situation? What is the hidden opportunity in this setback? This will offer you way more options and a solid plan of …

Though these memories are brief, they enable you to remember an impression of the stimulus in your environment following the ending or disappearance of it. If we attend to this data, the crucial details can then be transferred to the short-term memory. The three main types of sensory memory are …

Unfortunately, we cannot completely eliminate stressful situations or the need to seek relief when they occur: they are inevitable realities of human life. Therefore, to address the problem of drinking, an association is known worldwide as Alcoholics Anonymous uses the second component of the habit that we have distinguished before …

The most significant risk factor for Alzheimer's and dementia is age. It is commonly found in those over the age of 65, and even more common in 80 years old and over. Younger people can develop early-onset Alzheimer's, and women typically develop the disease at a younger age than men …

A healthy body is a body in balance: the balance between eustress and distress, the balance between the sympathetic fight-or-flight and parasympathetic rest-and-recharge systems, and the balance between resource depletion and replenishment. We must maintain that balance to be healthy--to achieve homeostasis. While stress is a normal part of life …

Happiness Tip # : Be Accountable Take charge of your life. It is more rewarding than simply letting things take their own course. When you feel accountable for your actions, you begin to plan them out better. You are less likely to believe that you can't do anything about your goals and …

A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; WINSTON CHURCHILL Many of us consider challenges to be obstacles that keep us from the things we want. Those of us who are optimists tend to see the opportunity in those obstacles. In other words, an optimist will always believe that there …

He described the period to one of his friends as a time of restlessness and faintheartedness. And yet he called this experience school. As horrifying as his psychological state was, as much as he would have preferred death to the doubts and fears attacking his mind, Luther found that the …

What are some positive points about yourself that you can think about? Imagine someone pointing out your faults. How would you show them that despite your faults, you are an individual with good traits as well? When you start evaluating in such a manner, you might find out that there …

Be of good courage, therefore, and cast these dreadful thoughts out of your mind. Whenever the devil pesters you with these thoughts, at once seek out the company of men, drink more, joke and jest, or engage in some other form of merriment. This advice may not be easy to …

He'd wanted reform. Instead he was facing a complete break from the church he loved and had surrendered his life to. What followed was a rapid series of councils--with his monastic order, with church officials, with German officials--and lots of written arguments from all sides about his views. When Luther …

Distribution of fat around the waist (leading to an apple shape) is more concerning because it is composed of both visceral and subcutaneous fat (See figure 8. Other proteins secreted by these fat cells directly result in insulin resistance, elevated blood pressure, altered clotting, and alterations in fatty acid metabolism …

THEY DIDN'T TAKE ANTIDEPRESSANTS Since the days of bloodletting and mental asylums, our interventions for depression have advanced significantly. Though we still have a lot to learn about the complex inner workings of the brain, we do have access to treatments for depression that can result in relief for most …

Still, it is a very useful mindset to have. The Follower Mindset People with this mindset don't like to question things. They don't have control of their lives and are fine with others taking the control instead. Individuals in this category do what they are told by whomever they give …

Did you get a positive or negative result? At that point in a third segment, work out the enthusiastic response to I) the procedures/steps and ii) the result. In the last segment, make the last inference in asking yourself: Where did the (passionate) response originate from - the procedure or …

High-impact exercises can build bone while low-impact exercises can keep bones strong as well. Cancer Prevention Regular physical exercise has been scientifically proven to help prevent certain cancers. Extensive studies have been conducted regarding breast and colorectal cancers, showing that the more we exercise, the lower our cancer risk. Even …

What if all this havoc is for naught? All you have unearthed is violence and contention. The thoughts circled him like a hungry dog cornering its prey, eager to sink its teeth fatally through soft flesh. He met them with more ferocious scribbling with his pen. The torment continued. He …

If you begin to get negative thoughts, try to get rid of them immediately with a positive thought, even if it is something silly. Also, act in a positive way. People will see that you are happy and positive and they respond very well to that. If you smile more …

As a matter of fact, these perceptions begin to build right from your childhood. Recent experiences may also impact your immediate sense of self, but such impacts usually give way to the dominant overall feeling and perceptions you have about your self-worth. Keep in mind that the factors I discuss …

Studies have even shown that death from all causes can be delayed by regular physical activity. How Much Exercise Is the Right Amount? In 2007, the American Heart Association and the American College of Sports Medicine released guidelines to help both physicians and patients decide which activities people should undertake …

With chronic imbalance, we start experiencing difficulty sleeping, recurrent illnesses and infections, mood disorders, and immune dysregulation. The immune system doesn't work as well. This is why it's important to build up slowly to an optimal fitness level. While blood flow to the muscles and heart increases during exercise, exercise …

When you hear your alarm go off in the morning, do not press the snooze button, and do not stay in your bed even for just one minute longer. Get out of bed right away and do something to keep your blood flowing. Splash your face with cold water, make …

Instead I am overcome with too much feeling, awash with a vague, gnawing sorrow. I weep and writhe under its weight, and then in a more terrifying turn, I feel so much that I feel nothing at all. I am still and numb. I would welcome sadness, for then I …

When I feel misunderstood or threatened, I go from neutral to an immediate fight-or-flight response. If we have a really heated argument, or worse, a disagreement that never gets expressed, my mind will quickly jump to thoughts of leaving and finding a more peaceful life. But I recognize that is …

I needed the group. I needed a sponsor, and I needed friends. Much of my recovery has come from being willing to talk about the sex abuse in my childhood, from grieving the loss that came with not being able to have children, and from breaking my denial about how …

Usually, the word `exercise' gives bad connotations to many people. But exercise does not need to be a negative thing. It does not mean running out to join the neighborhood gym or begin training for a marathon. Anything Go for a walk, jump rope, play with the kids in the …

Mind/Body Techniques When we were in medical school, we were told treatments for certain illnesses were lifestyle changes. Those changes were usually summed up as eating a good diet, exercising, and reducing stress. Ask most physicians, and they can't explain what lifestyle changes truly means because, the truth is …

The training utilized breathing practices, meditation techniques, and poses in various combinations over different time periods. Adiponectin is a hormone generated by fat tissue. It is key to the metabolism of fat and glucose. Visceral fat, or belly fat, surrounds our internal organs. Excessive visceral fat is linked to an …

Kundalini yoga uses more meditation, chanting, and breathing along with poses. A challenging type of yoga now commonly practiced in the United States is ashtanga yoga, which features constant movement and breathing techniques. Through movement, heat is generated, which is felt to be vital to yogic practice. Bikram yoga is …

It was here I would work a lot on how much I was dissociating, not able to stay present. This had been going on for years. It was here I allowed myself to be seen, meaning I was able to share the self-loathing I often felt. And it would be …

They say what they mean, and they mean what they say. They know how to use concise language so that the meaning of their words is not mistaken and their intentions are not taken the wrong way. Mentally strong people know how to say no. They know that it's ok …

Gaslighting The tactic used by manipulators aimed at making their victim doubt their own thoughts and feelings is called Gaslighting. This term is often used by mental health professionals to describe the manipulative behavior to convince the victim into thinking their thoughts and feelings are off base and not in …

While this is an extreme example, many of us have been watching our children play and felt those instincts arise as the ref made calls with his or her two eyes that we could see with perfect vision in our one-eyed view were wrong. On the flipside, when our children …

One year and four months, she said quickly. Do you know today's date? Today is Thursday, October 28, 1943. Why would I wink? What kind of normal person winks at someone? Only people in 80s sitcoms wink at each other. He did not wink back. I got off the train …

It's a simple activity to pre-empt any triggers that may be out there. We drag our arses out of bed, we shower, we groom ourselves to a relatively acceptable level to engage in human interaction. We basically put on a disguise to fool other human beings and to avoid unwanted …

If five minutes feels like too much, see if you can start with three minutes and build from there. Put on some gentle music, something melodic so that you can connect with the sound. Wrap your arms around yourself and hold the safe container of your body. Hang on a …

I have a decided heart. Michael felt the swaying of the Santa Maria as he looked up from the parchment. He stood up and saw that he was no longer in the crow's nest, but his feet seemed to be planted firmly in midair, moving at an ever-increasing pace away …