What My Dog Taught Me About Friendship
One man’s tribute to his remarkable best buddy—a four-legged not-so-fairweathered friend. — There is no doubt in my mind that Lance Corporal Jake, “The Piranha”, U.S. Puppy Corps (off-duty)* was sent...
View ArticleConfidence Is Chemical
Men are told every day how important it is to be confident. So what does it mean when confidence evaporates with a mild serotonin fluctuation? Seven of the ten deadliest snakes in the world are native...
View Article5 Ways Cuddling Makes Us Healthier
Touch releases oxytocin, which makes us feel better. But can hugging make us better human beings? Is there anyone who doesn’t like cuddling? On the physical affection and sexuality spectrum, it may...
View ArticleOnline Therapy for How to Help an Alcoholic or Drug Addict
Do you love an alcoholic or an addict? Counselor Carl explains how caring for yourself is the healthiest thing you can do—for you and your partner. ___ You cannot control or fix the addict, but if you...
View Article3 Reasons To Exercise That Don’t Involve Losing Weight, Getting in Shape, or...
Terry Lancaster works out the real reasons it makes sense to get in shape. ___ America is a funny place. We worship daily at the altar of fitness and beauty. Multi-billion dollar industries flood our...
View ArticleHow Successful People Overcome Uncertainty
Some people push through the fog of not knowing all the answers. Dr. Travis Bradberry tells us how. ___ Our brains are hardwired to make much of modern life difficult. This is especially true when it...
View Article6 Ways to Prevent Irritable Male Syndrome from Ruining Valentine’s Day
Embed from Getty Images How men can be attuned to those around them and prevent ruining the rest of their lives. ___ The true story of “Valentine’s Day” may tell us more about anger, irritability and...
View ArticleYou Must Manage Your Monkey
I’m about to give you a crash course in biological psychology 101: every human being has a monkey in his or her head. This monkey is our mammalian brain, a remnant of our evolution that governs our...
View ArticleChemical Vs Alchemical Responses To Life
Our automatic (unaware) responses to life are a series of chemical reactions. We call these responses our personality, our beliefs, our preferences, or just who we are. Thoughts arise and sensations...
View ArticleRelationship Theory: Igniting Romance With Small Gestures
— Tom Bilyeu and Lisa Bilyeu (@lisabilyeu) discuss topics such as: How planning surprises affects your partner’s brain chemistry and the importance of small gestures in igniting romance in your...
View ArticleThe Effect of Attraction to the Brain
— How does brain chemistry react to seeing someone you find attractive? “When you see an attractive person, the left ventral tegmental area of the brain becomes active and will pump out dopamine,” says...
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