Thriving101

Depression

Rose-Colored Glasses Linked to Less Frontal Lobe Use

Adoree Durayappah-Harrison MAPP on January 12, 2010

A recent study published in the journal NeuroImage explains the role of the frontal lobe in these glowing self-evaluations. The study's findings indicate that the less activity there is in the frontal lobe, the more likely we are to see ourselves through rose-colored glasses.

A recent study published in the journal NeuroImage explains the role of the frontal lobe in these glowing self-evaluations. The study's findings indicate that the less activity there is in the frontal lobe, the more likely we are to see ourselves through rose-colored glasses.

Ever noticed how there are basically two types of smiles: a genuine smile and a fake one?

Health

Champagne Good for the Heart. A Toast to Your Health!

Adoree Durayappah-Harrison MAPP on December 31, 2009

Just in time for New Year's Eve, a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, reveals that champagne, like red wine, is good for your heart and blood circulation. The study from the University of Reading finds that drinking champagne in moderation (two glasses a day) has a positive effect on the way blood vessels function

Just in time for New Year's Eve, a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, reveals that champagne, like red wine, is good for your heart and blood circulation. The study from the University of Reading finds that drinking champagne in moderation (two glasses a day) has a positive effect on the way blood vessels function

New research from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center suggests that the hormone ghrelin might also act on the brain influencing the hedonic aspects of eating behavior.

Spirituality

The Art of Compassion, From a Storeowner to a Would-be Robber

Adoree Durayappah-Harrison MAPP on December 21, 2009

We know that forgiveness and compassion are important for a meaningful, happy life. Yet, it is much easier to understand the importance of forgiveness than to actually practice it.

We know that forgiveness and compassion are important for a meaningful, happy life. Yet, it is much easier to understand the importance of forgiveness than to actually practice it.

Happiness

How Hourly or Salary Pay Affects Happiness

Adoree Durayappah-Harrison MAPP on December 17, 2009

Will more money make you happier? Well, that depends on if you are paid hourly or salary according to a new study published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin.

Will more money make you happier? Well, that depends on if you are paid hourly or salary according to a new study published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin.

Motivation

Harry Potter and Human Flourishing

Adoree Durayappah-Harrison MAPP on July 14, 2009

With Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince premiering this week in theaters across the country, I find it apropos to discuss the Harry Potter series and its contribution to Positive Psychology. "Wait a second," you might impetuously interject. "I didn't see that on Wikipedia!"

With Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince premiering this week in theaters across the country, I find it apropos to discuss the Harry Potter series and its contribution to Positive Psychology. "Wait a second," you might impetuously interject. "I didn't see that on Wikipedia!"