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  • Stop Eating at Your Desk! Protect Your Productivity

    Stop Eating at Your Desk! Protect Your Productivity

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    On “Psychology Behind the Headlines”, hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest Dr. Cortina Peters discuss why taking proper breaks is essential for mental well-being and work performance. Breaks Reset Your Brain Stepping away from work gives your brain a much-needed pause, improving concentration and productivity when you return. Self-Care Prevents Burnout Skipping breaks leads…

  • Raising a Glass Too Soon: Why English Kids Are Drinking Dangerously Young

    Raising a Glass Too Soon: Why English Kids Are Drinking Dangerously Young

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    A World Health Organization study shows England has the highest rates of underage drinking among 44 countries. On “Psychology Behind the Headlines”, hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest therapist Ryan Heapy discuss the troubling trend. A Public Health Crisis?  Early alcohol use is strongly linked to dependence and other health problems. England’s high rate…

  • 3 Steps to Conquer Feeling Overwhelmed

    3 Steps to Conquer Feeling Overwhelmed

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    On ‘What’s Trending’, hosts Patricia Wu and Jessica Reyes discuss a fascinating phenomenon called the Zeigarnik effect and share tips on how to find a sense of calm in a busy world. Reduce Your To-Do List Prioritize three key tasks that make the most significant impact in your day. Offload Mental Weight Separate lower-priority items…

  • This Common Mistake Could Worsen Your Brain Injury

    This Common Mistake Could Worsen Your Brain Injury

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    On “Mental Breakthroughs”, host Patricia Wu and guest medical speech language pathologist Meaghan Arnold discuss what happens in the brain after an injury, the timeline for recovery, and the importance of specialized therapy to regain function. Invisible Injury Brain injuries don’t always have visible signs. Understanding the internal changes is key to giving yourself and…

  • Can You Be Blamed for Cheating in Your Dreams?

    Can You Be Blamed for Cheating in Your Dreams?

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    On “What’s Trending”, host Patricia Wu and Ryan Heapy discuss about a new article exploring the meaning behind cheating in your dreams. Dreams Are Mysterious We still don’t fully understand the function of dreams. They might be a way for our minds to work through difficult emotions and experiences. Focus on Reality While dreams can…

  • Fight Dementia: Start Learning NOW

    Fight Dementia: Start Learning NOW

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    On ‘Psychology Behind the Headlines,’ host Patricia Wu and guest therapist Lauren Jeffery explains the link between active learning and long-term brain health. The Brain is Like a Muscle Exercise it! Challenging and stimulating activities actually change the structure of our brains for the better. Active Learning Builds Resilience Kids who play and explore develop…

  • Can Your Brain’s “Janitors” Fight Alzheimer’s and MS?

    Can Your Brain’s “Janitors” Fight Alzheimer’s and MS?

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    On ‘Psychology Behind the Headlines’, host Patricia Wu and guest Dr. Elia Gourgouris discuss a new area of research that focuses on “microglia,” the brain’s natural cleaning crew and how it could lead to revolutionary treatments for a wide range of neurodegenerative diseases. Microglia: Your Brain’s Cleaning Crew  Microglia cells act as the brain’s janitors, clearing away…

  • Try a Little Tenderness

    Try a Little Tenderness

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    This piece, like many others before it, began with a long, contemplative stare at an empty page. It can be tough to know where to begin. The very fact that I’m writing in the first place indicates that I probably need to work through something. That’s usually the way it goes; whether I’m frustrated, or…

  • Ever Feel Like That Story Was Yours? Why We Borrow Memories

    Ever Feel Like That Story Was Yours? Why We Borrow Memories

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    On ‘What’s Trending’, hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest MHTN Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dan Bober discuss the curious phenomenon of “memory borrowing”. Your memories are yours…or are they? Our memory is constantly being updated and can be surprisingly fluid. Sometimes it’s harmless We all embellish stories a bit, but usually it’s more about…

  • If You Want To See Change, You Have to Move

    If You Want To See Change, You Have to Move

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    In “Mental Breakthroughs” host Jessica Reyes and guest clinical professional counselor and dance therapist Erica Hornthal discuss how movement can reshape our lives. Movement shapes your mind How you move your body directly impacts your thoughts, feelings, and overall well-being. Therapy through movement Movement therapy can help you understand your thought patterns, shift habits, and connect…