Self care and self compassion in academia
I wrote a short post about my mental health and self-compassion in academia. Not to complain, but to encourage others to tell their story about it. I just want you to know that you're not alone. I...
Tag: alcohol
Discover how alcohol, gaming, and marijuana impact your brain
Indulging in pleasurable activities is sometimes characterized as a dichotomy of good or bad. But is it all or nothing when it comes to the brain? When are healthy pleasures susceptible to harmful...
What can birds tell us about the human brain?
If you spent any time toasting in the new year, and found difficulty getting your words to come out clearly, do not worry — you are not alone. In a study published last month, Claudio Mello, Andrey...
Drink to your health — once again
’Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry! And perhaps a few of those seasonal sips will be of the adult variety. So maybe it’s not a huge surprise that a study published in December 2013 by...
A toast to your health
There's possibly no better time to highlight this research story than on New Year's eve: a drink or two a day — a glass of wine, a glass of beer — might also keep the doctor away. That's...
Do you remember New Year’s Eve?
Hazy memories are a common post-party scenario on New Year's Day, where the night before the crowd was alive with noise makers, silly hats and, for some, many different types of alcoholic...