http://thevisualmd.com/read_guide.php?idc=1450 en-EN The Embrace Joy Health Center includes the following topics: http://backend.userland.com/rss http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/embrace_joy_video http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/embrace_joy_video Wed, 11 Apr 2012 9:36:06 -0500
Positive emotions, smiling and laughter boost our health and longevity. Taking time to laugh, share closeness with those we love and express our joy ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/what_is_joy http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/what_is_joy Wed, 11 Apr 2012 9:37:10 -0500
Doctors don't test you for happiness, Some don't even ask about your emotional life. But there is mounting scientific evidence that an entire array of ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/the_biology_of_joy http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/the_biology_of_joy Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:58:27 -0500
Our feelings of joy have many facets: compassion, love, happiness, laughter, contentment. These positive feelings are a message from the limbic area of the brain, ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/joy_your_brain http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/joy_your_brain Wed, 11 Apr 2012 9:40:05 -0500
Your emotions are an interweaving of physical, psychological and biochemical reactions to the world around you. Here, we will see that the brain has highly ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/born_joyful_or_raised_joyful http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/born_joyful_or_raised_joyful Wed, 11 Apr 2012 9:41:27 -0500
Individual differences in temperament and personality certainly help determine a person's “joy” profile. Varying levels of important neurotransmitters--especially dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine—could account for differing ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/the_joy_of_motherhood http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/the_joy_of_motherhood Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:59:49 -0500
Every time a mom locks eyes with her newborn baby, powerful changes take place for both of them. They form an emotional connection and caregiving ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/a_mother_s_love http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/a_mother_s_love Wed, 11 Apr 2012 9:42:57 -0500
A woman's emotions during and after pregnancy affect her baby's health. The closeness of the maternal bond can affect the child's well-being and the mother's ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/a_mother_s_nurturing http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/a_mother_s_nurturing Wed, 11 Apr 2012 9:46:29 -0500
A 2012 study revealed that when children are nurtured as toddlers, they end up with more tissue density in their brain. Specifically, the hippocampi--brain areas ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/ecstasy_intimacy http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/ecstasy_intimacy Wed, 11 Apr 2012 9:48:31 -0500
The thrill of new romance revs up your brain! Partners' intimacy can improve their mood, immunity, blood pressure and more. PART 1 Your Brain in Love By the ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/joy_and_relationships http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/joy_and_relationships Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:01:54 -0500
Humans are social creatures by evolution. Dr. Daniel J. Siegel, Interpersonal Neurobiologist of the UCLA School of Medicine and Mindsight Institute, explains that relationships are ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/love_marriage http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/love_marriage Wed, 11 Apr 2012 9:50:12 -0500
Our connection to a loved one defines our engagement with the world, improving contentment, health and quality of life. PART 1 Like a Horse & Carriage TRUE or ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/community_compassion http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/community_compassion Wed, 11 Apr 2012 9:51:57 -0500
Connections to others, caring for them and contributing to their well-being are much more than our responsibilities. They are the best course of action for ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/job_satisfaction http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/job_satisfaction Wed, 11 Apr 2012 9:53:39 -0500
We have all heard our share of complaints about the responsibilities of the working world. But being engaged in a satisfying profession, caring for family ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/mindful_awareness_and_faith http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/mindful_awareness_and_faith Wed, 11 Apr 2012 9:55:07 -0500
A person's inner life, religious beliefs and focus on the spirit—no matter what form their reflectiveness or worship takes—has clear benefits for well-being and health. PART ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/who_has_joy http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/who_has_joy Wed, 11 Apr 2012 9:56:24 -0500
Even in very challenging times, three out of ten Americans say they are “very happy,” one in ten say "not too happy," and the rest ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/follow_your_bliss http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/follow_your_bliss Wed, 11 Apr 2012 9:57:54 -0500
“Go forth and be joyful” may seem like overly simple advice. But those who study happiness say that being aware of its importance, and making ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/joy_longevity http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/joy_longevity Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:03:09 -0500
When people have a clear purpose and take pleasure in life's many joys, they tend to live longer. Positive engagement in life is your reason ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/long_happy_life http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/embrace_joy/long_happy_life Wed, 11 Apr 2012 9:59:08 -0500
The evidence is piling up that a positive outlook is one factor that helps reduce the risk of disease for many people. Many variables influence ...]]>