Epigenetics, Part II – How it Works

This is the second in a four-blog series on epigenetics. In this blog, I discuss how epigenetics works. In the third blog, I will talk about a form of epigenetics referred to as behavioral epigenetics. In the fourth, and last blog in this epigenetic series, I will talk about ways to reverse negative epigenetic changes.

Epigenetics, Part I – Why is it important?

In my last blog, I stated that “In my next blog, I will discuss epigenetics.” This is the first in a four-blog series on epigenetics. In this blog, I describe what epigenetics is and why it is important. In the second blog, I will discuss how epigenetics works. In the third blog, I will talk

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Neuroplasticity, Part IV – How to Strengthen Our Brain

In my last blog, I stated that “In my next, and final blog in this neuroplasticity series, I will discuss how we can strengthen our brains.” In this blog, I discuss how we can strengthen our brains. Neuroplasticity gives us the power to strengthen our brains, defined as improving our capacity for analysis, creativity and

Neuroplasticity, Part III – Empathy

In my last blog, I stated that “In my next blog I will discuss how our brain enables us to feel empathy.” In this blog, I discuss empathy and the “Mirror Neurons” that make it possible. Many of our feelings, like empathy and compassion, are due to brain cells called mirror neurons. Mirror neurons mirror

The Science of SELF™ – Neuroplasticity, Part I

In my last blog, I stated that “in the upcoming blogs, I will discuss each of the science concepts, the positive attitudes, and skills in more depth.” In this blog, I introduce the first of four blogs about neuroplasticity, a science that forms part of the foundation of the SELF Empowerment Program™ (SELF™). Neuroplasticity is