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Vitamin Eye

Social nutrients worth a second look

Anger
Eye for an Eye -- Visual Violence

Shelagh Robinson Ph.D. on July 29, 2009

Eye violence is a compelling force in the social universe, with the power to influence our physical and emotional well-being. And not just for the person on the receiving end of the look. Perpetrators do no good for themselves either.

Eye violence is a compelling force in the social universe, with the power to influence our physical and emotional well-being. And not just for the person on the receiving end of the look. Perpetrators do no good for themselves either.

Play
Gaze Raising

Shelagh Robinson Ph.D. on July 9, 2009

Star-gazer or navel-gazer? It's not either/ or, but patterns and tendencies - explore the activities at the end of this blog to see yours.  

Star-gazer or navel-gazer? It's not either/ or, but patterns and tendencies - explore the activities at the end of this blog to see yours.  

Oxytocin
Eye Candy

Shelagh Robinson Ph.D. on June 23, 2009

Eye candy is, by definition, good-looking people: Sweet to stare at, they tempt us with their addictive visuals. But the term has another meaning, especially when we remember that our brain's primary fuel is sugar. Eye candy is also a special kind of mutual gaze -- one that is dense with energy, sends our pleasure chemicals surging, and looks absolutely delicious. And it's good for you.

Eye candy is, by definition, good-looking people: Sweet to stare at, they tempt us with their addictive visuals. But the term has another meaning, especially when we remember that our brain's primary fuel is sugar. Eye candy is also a special kind of mutual gaze -- one that is dense with energy, sends our pleasure chemicals surging, and looks absolutely delicious. And it's good for you.

Social Life
Vitamin Eye: Some Looks Can Shift Lives

Shelagh Robinson Ph.D. on June 18, 2009

Vitamin Eye...You know the feeling. Even if you've never thought about it, you recognize it: The physical surge of love at first sight. A proud glance by someone you admire. The warm gaze of a happy child. When your team is winning and you gleefully catch the eyes of other fans. It's an important part of your social nutrition. 

Vitamin Eye...You know the feeling. Even if you've never thought about it, you recognize it: The physical surge of love at first sight. A proud glance by someone you admire. The warm gaze of a happy child. When your team is winning and you gleefully catch the eyes of other fans. It's an important part of your social nutrition.