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October is breast cancer awareness month. Most women (and some men) live in fear of receiving this diagnosis. Visit the office of a radiologist who specializes in breast cancer, and you will find a room full of women in various states of fear and denial.is d [More]

Imagine if Aristotle could have proven his philosophical theories with science in 332 BC? Well, if he were born today, he might have been able to show how we each differ in our belief in what constitutes the meaning of life based on our genetic make-up. [More]

Now that football and hockey season are in full swing in the United States and Canada, many fans will be glued to their television sets and mobile devices watching the games and engaging in friendly rivalries. According to Statista, 70 per cent of Americans surveyed considered themselves fans of football. [More]

The world is full of conspiracy theories, and new research has found people with certain personality traits are more likely to believe them. [More]

Our digital devices have become more prevalent, not just in our daily lives, but our minute-by-minute activities, and Google is clearly one of the players that entice us to stay connected. They recently shared research about how our experience with the digital world impacts our well-being and their commitment to keep the best interests of users in mind. Recognizing that not all interactions with technology are positive, Google is building in features to help users manage their technology use and develop healthier behaviors. [More]

People who struggle with addictions are often marginalized, as stigma related to addictions appears to have become very strong over time. Due to the intensity of this stigma other related issues have arisen. Over time, these issues have escalated to a point of becoming a public health issue, as they have been contributing to high rates of death, incarceration, and mental health concerns among dependent populations. This is why changing our perspective on addictions is very important. pears t [More]

Over the years Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has become increasingly [More]

The death of Senator John McCain was commemorated, nationwide, for a full week. He was remembered, primarily, for his courage, while held captive in Vietnam. For 5 1/2 years, held as a prisoner, he refused special treatment. He turned down an “offer” to be released early, spent two years in isolation and carried permanent debilitating physical injuries as a result of poor medical care. [More]

15 years in practice, 6 years of graduate school, three professional licenses, countless continuing [More]

Most people are familiar with the term PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder. PTSD refers to a traumatic event that the individual has witnessed or experienced that they have great difficulty overcoming emotionally. Complex PTSD or C-PTSD refers to ongoing trauma, such as childhood abuse, domestic violence, multiple combat deployments, being the victim of sex trafficking, or being kidnapped for a prolonged time—situations that were ongoing, harmful and abusive, and where the victim feels trapped. [More]