The use of social networking sites has reached an all time high in the United States. Recent research from the Pew Internet Project suggests that more than 7 out of 10 American adults who use the internet also use at least one social networking site. There are many benefits to the increased connection and communication that social media and social …
Superheroes & Heart Health for Women
Are you a superhero? If you hesitated, think again: Are you a family caregiver? Do you juggle multiple demands at work? Are you the “go-to” person for planning family activities? Do you ever pick up the slack for family members or coworkers? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may very well be a superhero. Although we …
Mindfulness 2.0
Mindfulness 2.0? In case you haven’t noticed the meditation practice of mindfulness has rapidly been gaining popularity. Once the purview of meditation halls and Eastern religious practice, mindfulness training is now a component in many successful corporate environments. This renaissance of mindfulness, informed by research in neurophysiology, organizational leadership, education and technology, has created an exciting intersection which can be …
Wonder Woman Syndrome and Heart Health
Perhaps you remember the cartoon image of Wonder Woman or the Lynda Carter TV version of the 1970‘s female superhero. As more women have entered the paid workforce over the last several decades, the image of needing superhero powers to balance work, family and health has become a familiar metaphor. Unfortunately, tending to the multiple needs of others often puts …