Tuesday, January 6, 2009

‘Mental Approach’ News

Time for a Mental Workout

Time for a Mental Workout

Friday, December 26, 2008 5:29

The game publisher, Namco Bandai Networks Europe, has today offered mobile users both young and old a new, fun and competitive way of improving their mental agility. More Brain Exercise with Dr. Kawashima, introduces a whole new range of challenging games officially tested by Dr. Kawashima, and proven to stimulate ...

New Brain Workout Sharpens Multitasking Abilities and Memory

New Brain Workout Sharpens Multitasking Abilities and Memory

Friday, December 26, 2008 5:22

Multitasking is essential in today’s fast-paced world, but our brains are not naturally wired for this ability. Fact is, doing two or more things at the same time often feels like a four-letter word. But with the right training, experts say, multitasking can be fun and require less effort and ...

Beyond the Secret Makes it to Theatres

Beyond the Secret Makes it to Theatres

Friday, December 19, 2008 5:44

Introduced to the world as a “roadmap” to a better life, the best-selling book “The Secret” has transformed millions of lives worldwide. For those ready to continue the journey, a group of renowned life coaches and motivational experts will come together for a discussion in Beyond the Secret, an exclusive, ...

Quick Access to Mental Health Services

Quick Access to Mental Health Services

Tuesday, December 16, 2008 5:23

Children and adolescents from low-income households who need mental health care in New Jersey often face delays of weeks or even months for treatment. Now, a new program by a state behavioral health organization is promptly providing these youths the help they need. The Rapid Access Program, created by ...

The Effects of Stress on the Body

The Effects of Stress on the Body

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 5:28

Allostatix has developed and launched a health measurement tool that can effectively diagnose and predict an individual’s future wellness or illness – with a level of predictability as high as 88-percent. Using an individual’s blood and biometric measurements to gather data on multiple body systems, the test can determine how ...

Tips for Boosting Your Self-Esteem

Tips for Boosting Your Self-Esteem

Thursday, December 4, 2008 5:24

Having a good sense of self worth is vital for your confidence and happiness. Self esteem naturally goes up and down depending on what's going on in your life, but here's some advice that will help you give your self esteem and confidence a big boost.

The Planet's Health

The Planet’s Health

Friday, November 28, 2008 4:49

We talk every day about staying healthy and increasing your overall wellness, and in this post I want to discuss the importance of keeping the planet healthy. We Can (All) Live Green author Jennifer Noonan advises consumers, “Even with today’s tough economic climate, it is possible to make smart ...

How the Rest of the Country Deals with Holiday Stress

How the Rest of the Country Deals with Holiday Stress

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 6:50

How stressed are you during the holidays? If you answered "Very", I just found some interesting data that reveals that you may not be alone. The recent Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index has released the Thriving-Struggling-Suffering Index for Americans revealing that, in the first two weeks of November 2008, the ...

Tips for Reducing Personal Stress During Economic Crisis

Tips for Reducing Personal Stress During Economic Crisis

Wednesday, November 12, 2008 5:48

Current economic conditions are escalating financial pressures and personal stress for many employees. With 44% of employees living paycheck-to-paycheck and 60% of employees very concerned about having enough money to make ends meet, according to the sixth annual MetLife Study of Employee Benefits Trends, it is easy to see how ...

7 Tactics for Boomers and Aging Parents to Diminish Stress

7 Tactics for Boomers and Aging Parents to Diminish Stress

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 4:21

Holiday stress has a heavy impact on the elderly, according to Homewatch CareGivers, which has provided full-service, in-home senior care since 1980. “Our elder care clients face physical limitations, declining health, retirement, isolation from family and friends, changed living arrangements or ongoing financial constraints,” said Leann Reynolds, president of the ...