‘Mind-body’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life

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Disturbances of Character, Part 2: Socialization is a Process

By Dr George Simon, PhD | 12 October 2009
Disturbances of Character, Part 2: Socialization is a Process
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It appears the truth about human nature lies somewhere in the middle of the various extremes espoused by psychologists, behavioral scientists, philosophers and religious thinkers.

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Humor and Health: 4 Ways to Get More Laughter, the Best Medicine

By Dr George Simon, PhD | 17 August 2009
Humor and Health: 4 Ways to Get More Laughter, the Best Medicine
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Laughter actually triggers beneficial physical changes in the body, strenthening the immune system by decreasing hormones that compound stress and increasing the presence of antibodies that fight infections.

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Valuing Suffering?

By Evan Hadkins | 24 March 2009

If pleasure is the only guide, then any addict with enough money to get what they want is our model.

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“Just Thinking”: Escaping the Positive and the Negative

By Sarah Luczaj | 9 April 2008

In the previous post, I had a bit of a vent against both “positive thinking” and “negative thinking”. Is the answer not to think at all? Not according to the most helpful way of living with the power of thinking that I have ever come across.

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Does Road Rage Make Physical Wounds Heal More Slowly?

By Sarah Luczaj | 28 February 2008

Research on the effects of anger expression on speed of wound healing shows that bottling it up and expressing anger in a controlled way do not affect the healing process adversely, but losing your temper sure does.

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