Dr. Amen: SPECT Imaging Beats Symptom-Based Diagnosis

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What’s SPECT imaging? How does it aid in brain dysfunction diagnosis and subsequent treatment plans? Psychiatrist and brain health expert Daniel G. Amen’s approach is informed by SPECT (single photon emission computed tomography) scans—a type of brain imaging that shows a brain’s blood flow and electrical activity. According to Dr. Amen, SPECT imaging revealed the flaws of traditional treatment. Read more to learn about SPECT scans and how they’re a useful tool for brain health.

How to Be a Happier Person: 6 Valuable Ways to Spend Your Time

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Do you want to be happier? Is happiness predetermined? Research suggests that people’s happiness is influenced by a combination of three factors: genetics, life circumstances, and activities and habits. While we may not have much control over our genetics or life circumstances, we do have control over our activities and habits. Check out how to be a happier person by choosing how to spend your time.

How to Detect Lies: The 3 Best Ways to Recognize Dishonesty

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Do you fall for people’s lies? How can tell when someone is lying? Patrick King says that one of the main reasons people want to learn to read others is to detect when they’re being lied to. Nobody wants to be tricked, and a person who can detect lies has an advantage when negotiating or otherwise interacting with people. Discover how to detect lies, no matter how big they are.

NPR: Netanyahu Sticks to Gaza Mission Amid Harsh Realities

NPR: Netanyahu Sticks to Gaza Mission Amid Harsh Realities

What does Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu say about Israel’s presence in Gaza? What are the consequences for Gaza’s civilian population as a result of the Israeli military activities? On NPR, Netanyahu discussed his commitment to Israel’s mission in Gaza. The NPR News Now episode also explored the impacts of Israel’s persistent military presence in Gaza and the critical consequences for Gaza’s civilian population, with high casualty counts and resource limitations adding to their plight. Continue reading for a summary of this podcast episode from NPR News Now.

Brittany Broski on Ghost From Call of Duty and Internet Fixations

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Why has Call of Duty’s Ghost taken the Internet by storm? How does Brittany Broski feel about the video game character? Brittany Broski, the popular internet personality and content creator known for her comedic videos on TikTok and YouTube, is once again making waves with her latest podcast episode. On The Broski Report, Broski delves into personal introspection and explores her fascination with Ghost from Call of Duty. Read below for a more in-depth exploration of Brittany Broski’s Ghost obsession.

How Long Does It Take to Become Good at Something? It Depends

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How long does it take to become good at something? How much practice does it take? It takes about ten years of intentional practice to become excellent at something, but you can become better at something right away. In fact, any amount of practice is beneficial. Read for more on why practice can have such an immediate impact and how long you need to stick with something to become great.

The King Archetype: Understanding Healthy Masculinity

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What is the King archetype? How does it explain the nature of the masculine psyche? The King archetype is a way to think about the rational mind, especially in masculine people. Your internal King can be healthy or unhealthy depending on how you develop it. Read on to learn more about this archetype and how you can apply it to your understanding of yourself.

Leading With a Growth Mindset: Expert Advice From John Maxwell

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What’s wrong with focusing on goals? Are you comfortable with established ways of doing things? John C. Maxwell argues that leaders must make an active effort to grow and improve instead of just treating growth as a natural result of their experiences. You can do this by pursuing growth instead of achievement and by innovating instead of sticking to tradition. Keep reading for Maxwell’s advice on leading with a growth mindset.

Sonja Lyubomirsky’s Happiness Activities: 9 Paths to Joy

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To find long-lasting happiness, what should you actually do? What changes should you make in your life? Psychology professor Sonja Lyubomirsky asserts that positive thoughts and behaviors are the happiness factors you can control. She says that you can encourage this positivity by practicing happiness activities across three life areas: mental and physical health, relationships, and purpose. Read more to learn nine of Sonja Lyubomirsky’s happiness activities from her book The How of Happiness.

The 4 Steps for Improving Weakness and Developing Strengths

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How can you develop your weaknesses into strengths? What does it take to strengthen your skills? Improving weaknesses and developing strengths requires not only seeing where you’re doing well but also being able to self-criticize and find weak points that you can develop into strengths. You can do this with a simple four-step process. Learn how to walk through this process and get better at anything.