Relationships

This year, give the most inexpensive and yet most precious gift there is: YOU. You may not think much of yourself as a gift and may not even feel you…

Here’s the science behind creating a chain reaction of goodness Though economists and grumps have long argued to the contrary, many spiritual traditions teach us that, at our core, we…

Ever feel that stress makes you more cranky, hot-headed or irritable? For men in particular, we think of stress as generating testosterone-fueled aggression – thus instances of road rage, or the need…

Our subconscious ability to read bodies lies at the root of love and connection.Just by looking at someone, you experience them. We are wired to read others’ bodies. Not just in terms of physical appearance but at a subtler and more complex level t…

While many are afraid of the vulnerability that comes with relationships, research suggests that vulnerability is actually the secret to intimacy.read more

We all know the basics of health 101: eat your veggies, go to the gym and get proper rest. But how many of us know that social connection is as important? Social connection improves physical health and psychological well-being. One telling study&n…

Science tells us compassion is good for our health, and we know that helping others makes us feel good, but sometimes it feels like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. There is so much to do, can I possibly find time to contribute? Yes…

My latest blog on the Huffington post lists some key studies that demonstrate that compassion is not only healthy for us, it makes us happier, it increases our longevity, it spreads like wildfire, uplifts others, and even makes us more attractive! Ther…

During America’s most popular TV event, the Superbowl, one much-anticipated advertisement featuring supermodel Adriana Lima painted a pretty sad state of affairs with regards to love.In an ad for Kia cars, a married couple sleeps side by side and we ar…