Social Comparisons and Happiness

“We found that the happiest people take pleasure in other people’s successes and show concern in the face of others’ failures. A completely different portrait, however, has emerged of a typical unhappy person—namely, as someone who is deflated rather than delighted about his peers’ accomplishments and triumphs and who is relieved rather than sympathetic in […]

2/3 Travel: Caminito Del Ray, Spain

Deaf Seahawks fullback stars in commercial that will give you chills

This gets me pumped up for Sunday’s playoff games. I have taken a liking to the Seahawks due to their holistic approach to wellness and conditioning.  Via USA Today: The above commercial is from Duracell and stars Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman, who is the first deaf offensive player to ever play in the NFL. After […]

Harvard Yoga Scientists Find Proof of Meditation Benefit

Via Bloomberg: Scientists are getting close to proving what yogis have held to be true for centuries — yoga and meditation can ward off stress and disease. John Denninger, a psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School, is leading a five-year study on how the ancient practices affect genes and brain activity in the chronically stressed. His latest work […]