Recently in New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo proposed capping the salary of school superintendants at $175,000. That’s still a lot of money, and it would certainly help school districts save $100,000 here and there annually. But I’m confused: why is it that, when private sector CEO’s are offered multi-million dollar incentive packages during the height… Read more »
Recently the federal Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission concluded about the 2008 economic collapse: “there was a systemic breakdown in accountability and ethics.” No kidding. It goes on: “Unfortunately – as has been the case in past speculative booms and busts – we witnessed an erosion of standards of responsibility and ethics that exacerbated the financial… Read more »
We all want a relationship that works – but most of us, if we’re honest, admit we only have a limited idea how to do that. What makes relationships between committed couples and married partners work? What causes them to fail? It turns out there are answers, and one of them will surprise you. In… Read more »
We spend a third of our lives sleeping – and if you’re not sleeping enough, you could be in trouble. The National Sleep Foundation compiled research that shows lack of sufficient qualitysleep is linked to: Weight gain Risk of diabetes and heart problems Has a negative impact on mental health But the thing we miss… Read more »
It’s been nearly ten months since the largest oil spill in the history of the United States. For American media, it is a distant memory. For those that it affects, it is still an everyday horror story. On that dreadful day of April 10, 2010, oil spewed out into some of the worlds most precious… Read more »
The best way to understand what you’re feeling might be to ask what your body’s doing. Anyone who’s been paying attention to research knows there’s a connection between the mind and the body … and anyone who’s been paying careful attention is at least a little aware on a visceral level of how that connection… Read more »
You’ve probably heard that the term “crisis” in Mandarin Chinese means both danger and opportunity. But how does that work, exactly? How does a person change the next major crisis in their life and turn it into an opportunity to grow and thrive? There is a dark omen around “crises,” and rightfully so. It’s all… Read more »
Recently the New York Times highlighted the story of a US soldier who returned home from war and then died from his healthcare. It was tragic for him, and it happens all the time. The soldier suffered from Multiple Pharmaceutical Toxicity – what happens when the multiple drugs prescribed by physicians interact in patients. … Read more »
It’s tough for gym rats to get exercise outside right now, with most of the country buried in snow and ice. But make no mistake: getting non-industrialized in your lungs air can increase mental well-being. A collaboration of researchers supported by two health research organizations reviewed the outcomes from research trials and outdoor exercise initiatives…. Read more »
The news has been hard on anti-depressants – calling them little better than placebos with side-effects. So, if you’re depressed, what can help? Find a group. A new review of research on depression shows that a peer group can help reduce symptoms of depression with similar if not better results than cognitive behavior therapy and… Read more »
