Dealing With Political Grief

Dealing With Political Grief

Recently, nationwide protests against president-elect Trump demonstrate that there are a lot of unhappy people in our country. This level of frustration was inevitable, no matter who won, since the campaigns were so hotly contested. When you add in the fact that the...
Why Mental Health Check-Ups Are a Good Idea

Why Mental Health Check-Ups Are a Good Idea

Everyone knows that seeing your doctor on regular basis for a check-up is a good idea.  Periodic physical exams are a good way to identify conditions early.  Catching a problem early is better than waiting until it has become bigger and more complicated.  Well, the...
Appreciating the Health Benefits of Good Friends

Appreciating the Health Benefits of Good Friends

When it comes to mental and physical health, science is learning more and more about both the benefits of friendship and the increased risks of social isolation.  The short quiz given in the link provided below offers a good summary of the benefits. For example:...
Good News for People Who Worry about Memory Loss

Good News for People Who Worry about Memory Loss

 A lot of folks are worried about Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.  While deterioration in cognitive abiltity is a serious problem for many, it is important to understand that most memory glitches are not permanent nor are they progressive.  In fact,...
Sex in Marriage : Are You having Enough ?

Sex in Marriage : Are You having Enough ?

I’m not clear how many people are worried that they are not having enough sex but I do know from clinical experience that many tend become discouraged in their relationships and give up on sex. — Research shows that folks who have sex at least once a week...
Light and the Meaning of the Holidays

Light and the Meaning of the Holidays

 For Christians and Jews, the Holiday season is often represented with sparkling displays of lights.  Light, in contrast to the darkness, is the age old metaphor which symbolizes the hope and meaning in life which prevails over the realities of sadness and tragedy in...
June is Brain Awareness Month

June is Brain Awareness Month

June is Brain Awareness Month and here is a major  advance which is very cool and potentially very useful : an app that takes “brain vitals”. You know how when you go to the doctor, they take your “vitals” ( pulse rate, temperature, blood...
Human Sexuality Is More Complicated Than You Think.

Human Sexuality Is More Complicated Than You Think.

Did You know – that normal human sexuality is more complicated than you might think? The recent story of Bruce Jenner’s transformation to become Caitlyn Jenner has confused many folks and raised questions such as: What is transgender ? and Is transgender a...