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    Inquiring Minds are Smarter... and Happier!
    Melissa Hughes
    • Jun 24
    • 3 min

    Inquiring Minds are Smarter... and Happier!

    Whether you define happiness as a state of being or an emotion, research shows that our happiness is directly correlated with curiosity.
    We're Better Together
    Melissa Hughes
    • Mar 16
    • 4 min

    We're Better Together

    At a time when everything feels upside down, we're more disconnected than ever. Times like these we need to connected the most.
    The Science Behind the Smile
    Melissa Hughes
    • Dec 22, 2021
    • 3 min

    The Science Behind the Smile

    One's smile is a powerful communication tool that significantly influences how others perceive us.
    6 Ways to Slay the Afternoon Slump
    Melissa Hughes
    • Dec 31, 2020
    • 3 min

    6 Ways to Slay the Afternoon Slump

    We’ve all been there… it’s full steam ahead all morning, you grab a quick lunch and have the best of intentions of powering through the...
    Why Laughter Really IS the Best Medicine
    Melissa Hughes
    • Nov 4, 2020
    • 2 min

    Why Laughter Really IS the Best Medicine

    Over the last few decades, we've learned a lot about how laughter affects the brain, the body, and our overall well-being.
    Unmet Expectations or Magical Thinking?
    Melissa Hughes
    • Sep 4, 2020
    • 5 min

    Unmet Expectations or Magical Thinking?

    Our expectations influence our reality as well as our interactions with those around us.
    6 "In-the-Moment" De-Stress Strategies for Work
    Melissa Hughes
    • Aug 11, 2020
    • 4 min

    6 "In-the-Moment" De-Stress Strategies for Work

    We all know that stress is bad for us physically and mentally. Calm your mind and reduce anxiety in minutes with these simple strategies.
    This is why we LOVED Grumpy Cat
    Melissa Hughes
    • Aug 10, 2020
    • 4 min

    This is why we LOVED Grumpy Cat

    Research shows that warm fuzzy images of animals and babies can make us happier, increase our resilience to stress and prime our brains for
    A 60-Second Brain Hack for a Competitive Edge
    Melissa Hughes
    • Aug 10, 2020
    • 2 min

    A 60-Second Brain Hack for a Competitive Edge

    New research shows the vagus nerve can not only help up pump the brakes on stress but also give us a cognitive competitive advantage.
    6 Foods to Supercharge Your Brain
    Melissa Hughes
    • Aug 7, 2020
    • 2 min

    6 Foods to Supercharge Your Brain

    Can certain foods make you smarter? Science says yes! Supercharge your brain and your body with these 6 foods.
    Your Brain on Chocolate
    Melissa Hughes
    • Aug 5, 2020
    • 3 min

    Your Brain on Chocolate

    Research shows that chocolate can help us cheer up, chill out, and get a little smarter. But be warned: All chocolate is not equal.
    3 Brainy Secrets in Food Cravings
    Melissa Hughes
    • Jul 6, 2020
    • 4 min

    3 Brainy Secrets in Food Cravings

    COVID disrupted our routines and increased anxiety and stress. It also created the perfect conditions for food cravings and weight gain.
    Feeling Lonely is More Than a Feeling
    Melissa Hughes
    • May 27, 2020
    • 3 min

    Feeling Lonely is More Than a Feeling

    With Americans more physically isolated now because of coronavirus stay-at-home orders, loneliness is the second pandemic.
    When the Silver Linings Tarnish
    Melissa Hughes
    • May 26, 2020
    • 4 min

    When the Silver Linings Tarnish

    It’s hard to keep going when our brains are constantly pumping out stress hormones and on high alert.
    4 Ways to be More Mindful in Less Than a Minute
    Melissa Hughes
    • May 20, 2020
    • 2 min

    4 Ways to be More Mindful in Less Than a Minute

    Are you interested in mindfulness meditation, but not sure if you have the know-how or the time? Mindfulness doesn’t have to be time-consumi
    7 Ways to Boost the Immune System and Reclaim a Sense of Control
    Melissa Hughes
    • Apr 13, 2020
    • 3 min

    7 Ways to Boost the Immune System and Reclaim a Sense of Control

    Chronic stress depresses the immune system and increases the risk of several types of illnesses making you more susceptible to viral illness
    The Catch-22 of the Pandemic Panic
    Melissa Hughes
    • Mar 26, 2020
    • 3 min

    The Catch-22 of the Pandemic Panic

    Anxiety thrives on uncertainty. When we feel like we have no control over a threat or danger, such as the current coronavirus situation, the
    The Happiness Factor
    Melissa Hughes
    • Jul 23, 2019
    • 2 min

    The Happiness Factor

    Recently, there has been growing interest in a concept called gross national happiness (GNH). The idea is that a happy workforce is
    Why You Should Take that Beach Vacation
    Melissa Hughes
    • Jun 7, 2019
    • 3 min

    Why You Should Take that Beach Vacation

    There is a wealth of scientific evidence that spending time in nature has a host of mental and physical benefits. Now, recent cutting-edge
    4 Ways to a Smarter Brain
    Melissa Hughes
    • Dec 21, 2018
    • 4 min

    4 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...
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