Melissa HughesMay 273 minFeeling Lonely is More Than a FeelingWith Americans more physically isolated now because of coronavirus stay-at-home orders, loneliness is the second pandemic.
Melissa HughesMay 264 minWhen the Silver Linings TarnishIt’s hard to keep going when our brains are constantly pumping out stress hormones and on high alert.
Melissa HughesMay 212 minMindfulness isn't New-Age Nonsense - It's NeuroscienceMindfulness has been a topic of extensive research on the effects and management of stress and has found to have considerable physical, ment
Melissa HughesMar 263 minThe Catch-22 of the Pandemic PanicAnxiety thrives on uncertainty. When we feel like we have no control over a threat or danger, such as the current coronavirus situation, the
Melissa HughesFeb 131 minThe Ultimate Performance-Enhancing Drug (for work)It's widely accepted that gratitude is good for the soul. But, did you know it's a GAME-CHANGER in the workplace?
Melissa HughesFeb 74 minThe Scientific Reality of Reality TVOne aspect that reality TV shows have in common is competitiveness that embodies human need for acceptance.
Melissa HughesFeb 63 minWhat's in a Name?Because customers value the experience more than the brand personalization is essential to connecting with them.
Melissa HughesFeb 12 minAre You a Victim of the "Costco Effect"?Neuromarketing strategies use an assortment of psychological tricks, or priming, to get you to spend more money than you plan.
Melissa HughesJan 254 minThe Irony of Social MediaThe irony of social media lies in the illusion of connection. We look to technology to engage with others and that same technology makes it
Melissa HughesDec 13, 20193 minAlbert Einstein's Wild RideAlbert Einstein's brain was amazing. The story about what happened to it after his death is even more amazing!
Melissa HughesSep 12, 20192 minWho's Dwarfing your Team Productivity?Comprehensive research has uncovered a phenomenon collectively termed “emotional contagion.” Simply put, we pick up a degree of the emotions
Melissa HughesAug 1, 20193 minThe Best Music to Boost the BrainOver the last decade, neuroscientists have been using sophisticated technology to learn more about how how music impacts brain function.
Melissa HughesJul 23, 20193 minBad Bosses Kill More than MoraleConversations that increase cortisol levels reduce our ability to think creativity and strategically as well as our ability to connect with
Melissa HughesJul 23, 20192 minAnother Really Good Reason to get to the BeachFresh ocean air contains an abundance of negatively charged hydrogen ions that help absorb oxygen and balance out serotonin levels.
Melissa HughesDec 21, 20184 min4 Ways to a Smarter Brain Are you one of the 42% of Americans who will make a New Year’s resolution this year? If so, then losing weight or eating healthier is a l...
Melissa HughesNov 2, 20182 minBe the ChangeToday, more than ever, we must all accept the responsibility to be the change we want to see in the world. The massacre of 11 people in t...
Melissa HughesAug 16, 20184 minPut a Pencil in Your Mouth, SeriouslyThe power of priming influences thoughts, feelings and behaviors in a big way. In every cognitive process, there are instantaneous and su...
Melissa HughesJul 19, 20184 minTell Me Something GoodThe research is very clear about the positive impact optimism has on depression, mental illness, stress, anxiety, physical health and eve...
Melissa HughesJun 28, 20183 minStop Putting Stuff Off and Start Getting Stuff DoneAre you a master procrastinator? Studies show that 20% of us are chronic procrastinators. Okay, maybe you're not that bad, but we all hav...
Melissa HughesJun 14, 20186 min5 Ways to Make Gratitude Work in the Workplace“You may never have proof of your importance, but you are more important than you think. There are always those who couldn’t do without y...