How does gratitude transform, heal and encourage us? Do you want to improve your brain function, change your outlook, or heal your heart? There is a singular cure for positive mental health: practicing gratitude. The evidence is clear that intrinsic gratitude produces long lasting transformation that is not dependent on …
Focus and Distraction
Are humans hard wired for inattention? What can we learn from distraction? When we lack focus, is it from boredom? Do we have too many tasks taking our time or is it a lack of understanding? Paying close attention to what we are doing is like shining a spot light …
Brain Health
How can we keep our brains healthy and sustain cognitive growth? Do our brains have an expiration date? Are we all bound for cognitive decline? Dr. Andrew Budson from Boston University and Dr. Christy Tangney with Rush University say absolutely not! On this episode of The Afterword, Andrew and Christy discuss memory, dementia, …