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Leaders speak out on emotional intelligence by Pam Fox Rollin

In our work with coaching and consulting clients, we found ourselves discussing Emotional Intelligence (EI) almost daily, and these conversations left us wanting data-based answers to the question of how leaders perceive the importance of EI. After reviewing existing studies, many of which established a strong link between performance and EI, we conducted original research withContinue reading “Leaders speak out on emotional intelligence by Pam Fox Rollin”

Why are our immune systems overreacting causing allergies, pain, inflammation and killing healthy cells? by Rob Stein

First, asthma cases shot up, along with hay fever and other common allergic reactions, such as eczema. Then, pediatricians started seeing more children with food allergies. Now, experts are increasingly convinced that a suspected jump in lupus, multiple sclerosis and other afflictions caused by misfiring immune systems is real. Though the data are stronger forContinue reading “Why are our immune systems overreacting causing allergies, pain, inflammation and killing healthy cells? by Rob Stein”

Why writing is therapeutic

I discovered http://www.medium.com where you can write your story or any story that is close to your heart. It is therapeutic to write, as it helped me each day. https://medium.com/@clubalthea.com/607e6a4a9329 I wrote about my grandma when she died. I wrote about my heart aches to my ex before I filed for divorce. I wrote aboutContinue reading “Why writing is therapeutic”

Secrets of Sales Success, free seminar

Let August be your turning point to plan and execute strategies to succeed in your business. We help business owners and enterprenurs succeed in their business. Position yourself as if this is your last career move. Each word you say to your client must bring them to action. Find the stressors or pains in theirContinue reading “Secrets of Sales Success, free seminar”

The Roots of Fear and Anxiety by Bret Stetka, MD

On Tuesday, May 6, at New York City’s cavernous Javitz Center, Dr. BJ Casey, PhD, took the stage to discuss why some of us are anxious — how we develop fear and anxiety responses neurobiologically, that is. Dr. Casey, a professor of developmental psychobiology and Director of the Sackler Institute at Weill Cornell Medical College,Continue reading “The Roots of Fear and Anxiety by Bret Stetka, MD”

End-of-Life Care Guidelines Updated by Laurie Barclay, MD

The Hastings Center has updated and expanded its landmark 1987 consensus guidelines for ethical care of terminally ill patients. Oxford University Press published this second edition of The Hastings Center Guidelines for Decisions on Life-Sustaining Treatment and Care Near the End of Life. “As the population ages, more people are living with chronic diseases,” Hastings CenterContinue reading “End-of-Life Care Guidelines Updated by Laurie Barclay, MD”

Doctors Nix Heroic End-of-Life Measures for Themselves by Fran Lowry

Physicians continue to provide high-intensity care for terminally ill patients even though they do not want the same aggressive treatment for themselves at the end of life. This conclusion comes from a study presented at the recent meeting of the American Geriatrics Society, which was widely reported in the lay press. The study was published onlineMay 28 in PLoS One.Continue reading “Doctors Nix Heroic End-of-Life Measures for Themselves by Fran Lowry”

FDA Chief on the high costs of cancer drugs

HICAGO (Reuters) – By law, Dr. Richard Pazdur, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s cancer drug czar, is not allowed to consider the cost of treatments his agency reviews, only whether they are safe and effective. But Pazdur is not blind to escalating drug prices and the growing debate over how to place an appropriateContinue reading “FDA Chief on the high costs of cancer drugs”