As discussed in my previous blog, exercise has countless benefits. As a “life hack” strategy, using high intensity interval training can provide many of the benefits […]
A Fitness Shortcut?
We all want to be fit, right? When we think of fitness, we generally think of how exercise can make our bodies healthy and strong. […]
When the Laughter Stops: Lessons from the Life & Death of Robin Williams
The recent death of Robin Williams has left us all reeling. How could this light have gone out? He was a comet blazing across the […]
Can Brain Training Games Be Harmful?
In my previous blog, I covered the controversial topic of brain training and whether it really makes us smarter. A brief addition to that blog […]
Some Mindfulness Meditation “Hacks”
In my previous blog, I discussed how/why mindfulness is the “master” key to change. Mindfulness is being in the present moment nonjudgmentally. Mindfulness is a […]
Foundations of Happiness – Video Blog
It only took me a couple of years to finally getting around to this, but I’ve started a video blog here at the ApaCenter. Here’s […]
That Mind-Body Connection
I listened to an NPR story today from Michelle Trudeau entitled “The Aging Brain Is Less Quick, But More Shrewd”: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124118077 In one part of […]
The How of Happiness – Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D. (book recommendation)
I listened to the (unabridged) audiobook entitled The How of Happiness, which was read by the author, Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky. She is a professor of […]
The Importance of Exercise
Exercise is a powerful method to improve emotional and cognitive functioning that is relatively simple. We’ve all heard it – the mind, body, and spirit […]
Depression, Anxiety, and Exercise
Exercise is another way to help manage feelings of depression and anxiety. Maintaining a regular exercise routine throughout the week can improve your mood and […]