Melissa HughesJun 243 minInquiring 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.
Melissa HughesMar 164 minWe're Better TogetherAt a time when everything feels upside down, we're more disconnected than ever. Times like these we need to connected the most.
Melissa HughesDec 22, 20213 minThe Science Behind the SmileOne's smile is a powerful communication tool that significantly influences how others perceive us.
Melissa HughesDec 31, 20203 min6 Ways to Slay the Afternoon SlumpWe’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...
Melissa HughesNov 4, 20202 minWhy Laughter Really IS the Best MedicineOver the last few decades, we've learned a lot about how laughter affects the brain, the body, and our overall well-being.
Melissa HughesSep 4, 20205 minUnmet Expectations or Magical Thinking?Our expectations influence our reality as well as our interactions with those around us.
Melissa HughesAug 11, 20204 min6 "In-the-Moment" De-Stress Strategies for WorkWe all know that stress is bad for us physically and mentally. Calm your mind and reduce anxiety in minutes with these simple strategies.
Melissa HughesAug 10, 20204 minThis is why we LOVED Grumpy CatResearch shows that warm fuzzy images of animals and babies can make us happier, increase our resilience to stress and prime our brains for
Melissa HughesAug 10, 20202 minA 60-Second Brain Hack for a Competitive EdgeNew research shows the vagus nerve can not only help up pump the brakes on stress but also give us a cognitive competitive advantage.
Melissa HughesAug 7, 20202 min6 Foods to Supercharge Your BrainCan certain foods make you smarter? Science says yes! Supercharge your brain and your body with these 6 foods.
Melissa HughesAug 5, 20203 minYour Brain on ChocolateResearch shows that chocolate can help us cheer up, chill out, and get a little smarter. But be warned: All chocolate is not equal.
Melissa HughesJul 6, 20204 min3 Brainy Secrets in Food CravingsCOVID disrupted our routines and increased anxiety and stress. It also created the perfect conditions for food cravings and weight gain.
Melissa HughesMay 27, 20203 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 26, 20204 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 20, 20202 min4 Ways to be More Mindful in Less Than a MinuteAre 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
Melissa HughesApr 13, 20203 min7 Ways to Boost the Immune System and Reclaim a Sense of ControlChronic stress depresses the immune system and increases the risk of several types of illnesses making you more susceptible to viral illness
Melissa HughesMar 26, 20203 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 HughesJul 23, 20192 minThe Happiness FactorRecently, there has been growing interest in a concept called gross national happiness (GNH). The idea is that a happy workforce is
Melissa HughesJun 7, 20193 minWhy You Should Take that Beach VacationThere is a wealth of scientific evidence that spending time in nature has a host of mental and physical benefits. Now, recent cutting-edge
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...