Positivity may aid efforts toward personal development

Researchers at the University of California, Riverside and Duke University Medical Center have found that engaging in positive activities may be an effective measure to help individuals battling with depression. The scientists defined positive activity interventions (PAI) as performing random acts ...Read More

Using the right words on a resume can make all the difference

In a time of economic recession and extreme competition for jobs, a powerful and engaging resume is more important than ever. An article written for U.S. News & World Report by Karen Burns discusses which of these wonder words should ...Read More

How to make major career decisions

According to a recent column in Forbes Magazine written by Nathan Bennet, a management professor at Georgia Tech, and Stephen A. Miles, vice chairman of Heidrick & Struggles, making big career decisions can be explained through a well-thought maritime metaphor: ...Read More

Anti-smoking campaigns targeted at adults have positive side effect

It's well-known that kids have a tendency to emulate their parent's actions when it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle. Now, Australian researchers have discovered that this extends to smoking habits. The scientists found that the anti-smoking campaigns that were effective ...Read More

Subtle prayer can lead to serenity in the workplace

Expressing your religious beliefs has become taboo in many American workplaces. However, this shouldn't stop you from saying a healing prayer during the day. Many people envision an individual on their knees with their hands crossed when they think about prayer. ...Read More

Some women adopt "queen bee" mentality in workplace

There are countless inspirational stories about women who have overcome sexism to reach the top rung of the corporate ladder. However, their admirable path to prosperity doesn't necessarily benefit female colleagues. Some women in management roles discriminate against other females trying ...Read More

An unhealthy diet may be detrimental to the brain

It's long been known that eating foods that are high in sugar, fat and salt can lead to excess fat in the body and possibly cause diseases like diabetes and cancer. This is why author Ilchi Lee recommends a healthy ...Read More

A supportive partner can be a big help in a personal journey to quit smoking

It's a struggle that many endure for years as part of an effort to better their physical and mental health, as well as that of people who surround them. Researchers at Miriam Hospital's Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine report that, ...Read More

Exercise shown to help individuals fight nicotine addiction

A team of researchers from The Miriam Hospital, the University of Massachusetts in Boston and St. George University of London recently discovered that exercise helps to improve mood and curb cigarette cravings in smokers. However, they noted that the effects typically ...Read More

Breakfast may be key to weight loss success

Individuals who embark on personal journeys to lose weight often find themselves mindlessly snacking on sugary, fatty foods during the day because they can't manage to control their hunger. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri are backing up the old-fashioned ...Read More