Baby Boomers Turning 65 – What Does It Mean?
Baby Boomers Turning 65; What Does It Mean For Us? As of Jan. 1, the first baby boomers turned 65. What can American society expect as boomers retire, age and continue to be active? How will this affect the stigma of growing old? As the birthday celebrations commence, University at Buffalo faculty experts are available to comment on tips and trends... more
The Ways Couples Talk Can Predict Relationship Success
We know that people tend to be attracted to, date, and marry other people who resemble themselves in terms of personality, values, and physical appearance. However, these features only skim the surface of what makes a relationship work. The ways that people talk are also important. A new study published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association... more
Stress, Anxiety Both Boon And Bane To Brain
A cold dose of fear lends an edge to the here-and-now – say, when things go bump in the night. “That edge sounds good. It sounds adaptive. It sounds like perception is enhanced and that it can keep you safe in the face of danger,” says Alexander Shackman, a researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. But it sounds like there’s... more
Writing About Worries Eases Anxiety
Writing About Worries Eases Anxiety, Improves Test Performance Students can combat test anxiety and improve performance by writing about their worries immediately before the exam begins, according to a University of Chicago study published in the journal Science. Researchers found that students who were prone to test anxiety improved their high-stakes... more
Thanks for Family!
(Sometimes the things that annoy us are really things for which we should give thanks!) For the husband/wife who snores all night, because he/she is at home asleep with me and not with someone else and it means that I have a family. For the teenager who is complaining about doing dishes, because that means he/she is at home & not on the streets,... more
Play With Your Kids
During summertime, family life becomes more chaotic and less routine. However, summer presents a wonderful new opportunity for parents who choose to grasp it! As I travel the nation putting on parenting events there is one very common question that keeps being asked… “How do you talk to kids, especially to teenagers?” Well, let me tell... more
The Benefits of Stress Management
Stress is something that happens in our daily lives and is usually associated with a particular event such as work, family or other responsibilities. There are many situations that we can not control, but there are ways to control how we deal with certain situations. Effective Stress management is something that our lives can go a little more smoothly. We... more
Support For Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
When relatives such as grandparents raise children, it could be due to a parent’s death, military duty or criminal behavior. Some children require a change from drug fueled, abusive homes or parents who are in jail or mentally ill. Grandparents are often looking forward to their sunset years, and may not be prepared for the financial, emotional,... more
Will Your Relationship Last Forever?
Do you realize that it is perfectly possible for you to have a relationship that lasts forever? And a relationship that is not just normal, or struggling, but that is consistently great. I believe that you can have a relationship where you are soul mates with your partner, and in love, and that you can have this over many many years until your are finally... more
Stress Management Techniques
The simple realization that you’re in control of your life is the foundation of stress management Living with high levels of stress, can put your entire health at risk. Stress wreaks havoc on your emotional stability, as well as your physical health. It tapers with your ability to think clearly, function effectively, and enjoy life. Causes of... more