Habits - A Blessing and a Curse
Have you ever been accused of being a ‘creature of habit’? What exactly does that mean? Dr. Sarah McKay defines the common...
Why We Love Our Dogs
We have been dog owners for a long time. The house seems too quiet and clean when there isn’t a dog in the house. And we miss the...
Diminished Capacity and Financial Vulnerability - A Big Problem
In the April 27th issue of the Cincinnati Enquirer, there was an opinion/article in the editorial section of the paper. The title was...
You, Your Brain, Politics, and Decision-Making
Last September I wrote a blog about your brain and politics. Little did I ever expect the political process of selecting presidential...
Your Brain and Decision-Making
There is an overwhelming amount of information related to the process of decision-making and the brain. I will try to simplify the many...
You, Your Brain, and Productivity
This topic was so interesting to research. I put a few words into Google search and I get a lot of different sources of information. If...
Our Brain's Reaction to These Troubled Times
Global news has been quite grim lately. It is not unusual to hear of new terrorist attacks, mass shootings and other horrific events. ...
Tips and Advice for Peace of Mind
Minimize the time you spend on reading newspapers or watching the news on TV Stay away from negative conversations and negative people...
Burnout's Effects on the Brain
Burnout: a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel...
Your Brain on Creativity
Ask someone if they consider themselves a creative person and they might offer a couple of different responses. People who believe that...
