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The Top 5 Men See Things Differently Than Women - Literally The visual centers of men’s and women’s brains are different, with men having greater sensitivity to fine detail and rapidly moving stimuli, while women are better at distinguishing between colors.  Men's color vision is shifted on the visual spectrum. Avoid the 5 Common Pitfalls of Parenting Children don’t come with their own "how to" manual. It’s inevitable that you’re going to make mistakes. Here are five tips for better (not perfect) parenting. Athletes and Disordered Eating You might not equate sports with body image issues. But the pressure to perform could easily translate into potential problems with dieting or over exercising. This must-read for parents lists warning signs and tips to prevent kids from taking the path toward disordered eating. Intelligence and Addiction Studies show that a high IQ can get us into all kinds of trouble. Not only are brainiacs more likely to max out their credit cards and declare bankruptcy, but they’re also at greater risk for substance abuse. The 6 Stages of Bipolar and Depression Tom Wootton says there are six distinct stages of bipolar: Crisis, Managed, Recovery, Freedom, Stability and Self-Mastery. The first three are considered Disorder, while the last three are clearly IN Order once you understand the difference. News & Views High Blood Pressure Linked to Dementia People whose blood sugar is on the high end of the normal range may be at greater risk of brain shrinkage and dementia as they age. Half of Autistic Kids Are Bullied A new study finds that nearly half of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder are victims of bullying. Can Recurring Images of Trauma Harm Your Health? Recurring exposure to violent images from the terrorist attacks of September 11 and the Iraq War has spawned an increase in physical and mental maladies. Positive Emotions Contagious in Customer Service Not only are positive emotions from a worker contagious to a customer, but a satisfied customer also improves a salesperson's mood. Type A Personality, Chronic Stress Linked to Stroke Type A personalities — those who tend to become more quick-tempered, impatient or aggressive — may be at greater risk for having a stroke, compared to laid-back individuals. Researchers Discover Manic Gene in Mice Researchers say they have discovered the molecular root cause of the euphoric phases that occur in bipolar disorder. World of Psychology 3 Anti-Anxiety Strategies That Don't Work Some of the strategies you’re using to reduce your anxiety might actually perpetuate and heighten it instead. Having a glass of wine with a meal, or a beer with a pizza can be very enjoyable. But if you are guzzling four martinis every evening to feel better, you are creating more problems than you are solving. Grounding The Fear of Flying Mindset The Fear of Flying Mindset isn’t to train us to feel that flying is 100 percent safe; it’s to train our brains to understand that we already routinely do things with greater risk than flying. Coping With College Life and Being a Student Being a student — while potentially fun — also brings with it a bunch of not-so-fun stuff. College students often experience their first serious romantic relationship. They can also grapple with their first battle with a mental health concern — like depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD or anxiety. Q&A With Artist Jolie Guillebeau Jolie Guillebeau isn’t just an artist. She’s also a storyteller. In 2010 she set out to paint 100 paintings in 100 days. She’s still painting daily and sends out an email every day with a snapshot of her artwork and an accompanying story. 3 Myths About Vulnerability Vulnerability is hard. What can make it even needlessly harder are the inaccurate assumptions we hold about it. Best of our Blogs A Reinvented Meal: First Course is Relaxation (360 Degrees of Mindful Living) – When is the best time to practice relaxation? Right before you eat. Find out why and get info on how to incorporate this mindful activity into your daily routine. Don't Touch Me There (ADHD from A to Zoë) – If you have ADHD, being hypersensitive may come with the territory. As you’ll discover in this post, it’s all about putting a positive spin on the not so fun traits of being blessed with ADHD. Depression: More Creativity or Interrupting? (The Creative Mind) – Is there an artistic upside to depression? It may be giving some a surprising creative advantage. Mother Meatball: Postpartum Advice for Snooki (Celebrity Psychings) - Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi gave birth to Lorenzo Dominic LaValle (her first little meatball with Jionni LaValle), and although she claims she’s “slowly getting her swag back,” the 24-year-old Jersey Shore reality star was quick to admit to her fans that things aren’t immediately peachy after having a baby. 3 Ways to Relax in the Face of Stress (DBT Understood) - There are many techniques designed to help you calm the body, slow racing thoughts and quiet the mind. The ability to use these strategies to change your stress levels often depends on trying a variety of strategies to find one that works for you and practicing it on a regular basis. Signature Strengths at Work: Four or More is Best (Character Strengths) - Here’s a question that scientists are saying can really matter: How many of your top strengths do you express at work? 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