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Study shows a glass of water reduces pain just as well as a lollipop

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Tima Vlasto
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A recent study published in the Journal of Neuroscience by authors Peggy Mason, PhD, professor of neurobiology, and Hayley Foo, PhD, research associate professor of neurobiology at the University of Chicago, is the first to show that while ingesting food… Continue Reading →

Psychology, Science mind, pain, Psychology

People who are stingy with money are untrustworthy

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Tima Vlasto
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Generosity and trustworthiness may go hand in hand. Researchers at Oxford University set out to discover the signals we rely on to decide who we can trust. What they found was that we distrust people who are stingy with their… Continue Reading →

Psychology, Science Finance, Money, Psychology

Beyond a high IQ: Emotional, social and ecological intelligence (VIDEO)

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Tima Vlasto
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Daniel Goleman, PhD, is a psychologist and former science journalist at the New York Times and best-selling author of Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence, and most recently, Ecological Intelligence. Goleman supports the concept that conventional intelligence measured by one’s IQ isn’t… Continue Reading →

Science emotions, IQ, Psychology, spirituality

Study shows laughter produces brain waves like master of meditation

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Tima Vlasto
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In a study from Loma Linda University Health, presented at the Experimental Biology conference meetings in San Diego, joyful or mirthful laughter was shown to produce brain wave frequencies similar to those seen among people who reach what is considered… Continue Reading →

Psychology, Science, Spiritual humor, meditation, Psychology, spirituality

Miraculous part of your brain makes you ‘stop in a split second’

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Tima Vlasto
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You are driving down the street and suddenly someone walks out in front of you. You slam on the breaks in a split-second. A few seconds later, you probably wonder what part of you knew how to react so fast.… Continue Reading →

Science neuroscience, Psychology

Choosing a husband, wife or lover? Beware of the framing effect

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Tima Vlasto
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Is that man good husband material or that woman hot? It may not be facts that are guiding our judgments and decisions, but a reaction to whether an opinion of that potential partner is given a positive or negative spin… Continue Reading →

Psychology Psychology, relationships

Should you talk to your kids about money? Study shows they know your secrets

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Tima Vlasto
Should you talk to your kids about money? Study shows they know your secrets 1

North Carolina State University published a study that finds parents should make an effort to talk with their children about money. The paper, “Money Matters: Children’s Perceptions of Parent-Child Financial Disclosure,” published in the online journal Communication Research Reports, was… Continue Reading →

Education, Psychology children, Finance, Psychology

UCLA study proves looking at photo of loved one reduces pain

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Tima Vlasto
UCLA study proves looking at photo of loved one reduces pain

According to a recent study by UCLA psychologists, looking at a photo, holding the hand or even just thinking of a loved one will reduce pain. The study which appeared in the November 2009 issue of the Journal Psychological Science,… Continue Reading →

Psychology empathy, love, Psychology, relationships

Scientific study: Taking your dog to work reduces anxiety

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Tima Vlasto
Scientific study: Taking your dog to work reduces anxiety

According to a Virginia Commonwealth University study, having a dog at work not only reduces the owners stress level but also increased the level of job satisfaction for other employees as well.In the past 20 years, many studies have looked… Continue Reading →

Psychology, Science dog, pets, Psychology, work

Scientific study: Being too clean may be making you depressed

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Tima Vlasto
Scientific study: Being too clean may be making you depressed

According to Emory University neuroscientist Charles Raison, MD, in a review article in the December 2010 issue of Archives of General Psychiatry; there is mounting evidence that our lack of contact with microorganisms in the soil, food and gut, due… Continue Reading →

Psychology, Science depression, health, Psychology

Symbols the secret to Oreo cookies success

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Tima Vlasto
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Oreo cookies were born in New York City in 1912 when a few bakeries combined to form the National Biscuit Company (Nabisco) and opened a factory in the Chelsea Market building on 9th Avenue between 15th and 16th St -now… Continue Reading →

Psychology, Science, Spiritual food, marketing, oreos, Psychology

Science news: Why a smile is contagious

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Tima Vlasto
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In the award winning and very inspiring, short film by Kurt Kuenne, Validation (see YouTube video below), not only is the value of validation and acknowledgment explored but also how highly contagious smiles are and how some smiles just can’t… Continue Reading →

Psychology, Science Psychology, science, smile, Spirtuality

Astrology Software 101: What are the top 5 astrology software programs?

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Tima Vlasto
Astrology Software 101: What are the top 5 astrology software programs?

If you are planning on really getting into professional astrology, the following programs are some of the best on the market. These companies offer licenses to print out their reports and sell them separately on your website or to your… Continue Reading →

Science, Uncategorized Psychology, science, Spirtuality

Cell phone research proves gossip is good for you

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Tima Vlasto

Gossip as social grooming In 2001, a major cell phone company BT Cellnet commissioned researchers at a UK social research centre (SIRC), to verify if gossip was good for one’s health. If gossip was good for you, then SMS messages,… Continue Reading →

Science, Uncategorized Psychology, science, Spirtuality

Morse Code Day: Samuel Morse and how God inspired the telegraph

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Tima Vlasto
Morse Code Day: Samuel Morse and how God inspired the telegraph

The telegraph divinely inspired Flickr: Matthew Boyle “7 Days of Shooting” April 27 is Morse Code Day, which commemorates the birthday of Samuel Morse, inventor of the Telegraph and Morse code. Morse was not only “the Father of American photography,?… Continue Reading →

Science, Uncategorized Psychology, science, Spirtuality

Mindfulness meditation hits the medical community in New York (VIDEO)

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Tima Vlasto

Mindful Meditation Reduce Physician Burnout University of Rochester According to a report in today’s issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center found that training in mindfulness meditation and communication… Continue Reading →

Science, Uncategorized Psychology, science, Spirtuality

Scientific study: Key to happiness is a balanced perspective of time

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Tima Vlasto

Tima Vlasto Tima Vlasto grew up in New York City and studied at Skidmore College, Columbia University and the School of Visual Arts. She is a web developer, writer and illustrator. In 2004, she Illustrated and authored the children’s picture… Continue Reading →

Psychology, Science Psychology, science, Spirtuality

Panic attack symptoms, hope and help for your nerves

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Tima Vlasto
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Play Stop it: Bob Newhart YouTube You may be in the supermarket, your friend’s wedding, in an airplane or at an interview. Out of the blue, you’re suddenly having palpitations, sweating and having difficulty breathing, You feel you might faint,… Continue Reading →

Science, Uncategorized Psychology, science, Spirtuality

Music practice for just 30 minutes can improve language skills, new study says

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Tima Vlasto
Music practice for just 30 minutes can improve language skills, new study says

Musical training improves brain function Photo credit: woodleywonderworks on Flickr (cc) Can 30 minutes of music training make you better at using language and math? We normally think that speech, language, logic and numbers are left brain activities; while images,… Continue Reading →

Science, Uncategorized Psychology, science, Spirtuality

The 11:11 phenomenon not just another internet Meme

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Tima Vlasto

1111 Time Prompt Phenomenon Is the 11:11 phenomenon just another internet Meme, a Jungian synchronicity or really a “wake-up” call from Earth angels? The 11:11 phenomenon seems to be more unique than a casual coincidence or a quickly propogating Meme.… Continue Reading →

Science, Spiritual Psychology, science, Spirtuality

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