Robb G. BestJan 9, 20202 minA Surprising Way to Lower Suicide RatesIt’s a sobering problem: in 2017, the US alone saw over 47,000 preventable suicide deaths. That same year, suicide was the cause of death...
Robb G. BestNov 7, 20192 minAnxious? Here's One Thing You NeedIt’s estimated that some 40 million American adults have an anxiety disorder, and the condition is also rising among children and teens, w...
Robb G. BestMay 2, 20192 minMedicinal Music: Stroke RecoveryLast week, we talked about a study suggesting that listening to a Bach sonata boosts the effectiveness of a painkiller. Today, it’s more ...
Robb G. BestMar 7, 20192 minThe Anti-Alzheimer's Diet"It's the healthiest thing I can think of to drink," says Dr. Christopher Ochner, nutrition research scientist at Icahn School of Medicin...
Robb G. BestFeb 18, 20192 minIn a HeartbeatSome amount of fear is healthy. As a 2015 episode of NPR’s Invisibilia illustrates, that rare person born with no fear suffers some uniqu...
Robb G. BestFeb 7, 20192 minChange Your Food, Change Your Mood?If you’re looking to bring a change in your psychological state, the answer may be as simple as adjusting your eating habits. So, which d...
Robb G. BestDec 20, 20182 minDepressed? Check Your GutAs if depressed or anxious people needed another thing to worry about, a new study from UC San Francisco suggests that depression and anx...
Robb G. BestNov 30, 20182 minGrey MattersParents won’t run out of things to worry over any time soon. A 2016 Pew Research Center report surveyed Americans with children under 18 ...
Robb G. BestOct 18, 20182 minFighting Loneliness with "Likes"Studies show that senior citizens are more connected to the web than ever before. According to the Pew Research Group, smartphone ownersh...
Robb G. BestAug 10, 20182 minWant to Slow Aging? Keep Moving!Good news for those of you who make it a point to stay physically active: a recent experiment may suggest that regular exercise decreases...
Robb G. BestMay 8, 20182 minGive Your Brain a Treat: Grab a Coloring BookCan’t get into meditation? It might be time to pick up a coloring book. That’s not meant to sound dismissive; it’s actual advice. Adult c...
Robb G. BestJan 5, 20183 minPoking at the Omega 3 MysteryAs the first week of the year draws to a close, you may find yourself reassessing those New Year’s resolutions. Is this really the year y...
Robb G. BestDec 20, 20173 minBeautiful MindsHollywood doesn’t have the best track record portraying mental illness. From the harmless, almost charmingly quirky weirdos of Benny and ...
Robb G. BestDec 14, 20173 minPutting the Focus on ADHDCould you have ADHD? If you’re not, say, a hyperactive schoolboy, it’s possible that nobody has ever suggested this to you. However, betw...
Robb G. BestOct 19, 20172 minNightmare Boss: The Dangers of Sleep-Deprived LeadershipLet’s say you’re a sleep pro. You’ve learned the key role of REM cycles in encoding new memories, and the troubling statistics linking ti...
Robb G. BestMay 10, 20162 minHeroes and Patients: Rage vs. ObsessionAcross a wide variety of domains, people who have achieved expertise share a common trait. In fact, this one factor might lie at the very...
Robb G. BestAug 28, 20153 minSuicide: a Stark TruthStartFragment Suicide: the word itself is sobering. In the U.S., there are 38,000 suicides a year. This makes it one of the top ten cause...