Negative emotions, anxiety and depression are thought to promote the onset of neurodegenerative diseases and dementia. But what is their impact on the brain and can their deleterious effects be limited? Neuroscientists from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) have observed the activation of the brains of young and old adults faced with the psychological suffering … Read more
A study of the Psychoanalytical Review reveals that some people can develop an addiction to negativity. As with other psychological and physical addictions, chronic complaints can weaken or even destroy relationships. Researchers from Clemson University also found constant complaints can alter a person’s brain. Here are ten reasons why chronic complaints can ruin any relationship. … Read more
Do you ever ruminate? You think it’s only you who give in to this habit that has such bad press? Good news… you’re far from alone in rehashing some of your thoughts: ruminations are completely normal, and sometimes even beneficial! Many people ruminate: not necessarily for the same reasons or in the same way. Various … Read more
In the middle of the 20th century, new evidence showed that the brain could be “plastic” and that experience could create changes in the brain. Plasticity has been linked to learning new skills, including spatial navigation, aerobic exercise, and balance training. Still, the question of whether mindfulness interventions, such as meditation, can alter brain structure … Read more
Trained by renowned practitioners, Myriam Beaugendre worked in Paris for fifteen years as a psychologist and psychotherapist, in hospitals and in private practice. It was in Paris that she met her husband of Dutch origin, Sebastiaan Metselaar, a former aerospace engineer. Tired of defending big contracts, he dropped everything because he could not give meaning … Read more