Category: Psychology

Best Way to Keep Your Brain Sharp

February 15, 2021 74 Comments

I bet you want to know the best way to keep your brain sharp! Naturally, I investigated with science. I found the answers. One solution is wickedly simple!

Deadliest Poisons In History

January 18, 2021 66 Comments

If you want to kill a person, you can shoot a gun or throw a rock. But if craft and cleverness are your forte, poison is another option. Deadliest Poisons in History has the makings of a Netflix series, but I’m condensing into a cool blog post instead!

Are You Remotely Controlled: Social Media?

October 4, 2020 86 Comments

Are you remotely controlled? Of course not! You decide what you read and what you click on. You limit your kids to two hours of internet time after they finish their homework. You’re in control. Or are you?

Vaccines: A Miracle of Modern Medicine

July 8, 2020 78 Comments

Do you believe in The Easter Bunny? Magic? The Tooth Fairy? All of these are indeed beliefs. But medicine is not a belief. And not all medicine is based on fact. But it is based on evidence.

Let’s take a look at the science behind vaccines and why vaccines are a modern miracle.

Old-Time Pandemic Remedies That Sometimes Worked

April 8, 2020 54 Comments

Since I need to distract myself from the news, I’m delving into medical remedies from history. Some of the treatments people thought would work are downright silly.

Beacons of Hope _Birds!

March 27, 2020 32 Comments

When I let Louie out this morning, the birds were singing.

I decided that sharing some of the wonder of birds with you was a perfect idea!

Six Positive Words That Will Change Your Life

March 13, 2020 24 Comments

It’s nice to know that even in stressful times words — free and abundant– have the power to turn our thoughts to happier ones.

Puppy Dog Eyes

July 16, 2019 6 Comments

Does your dog have big, soulful puppy dog eyes? There’s a reason why!

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