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Cognitive Health
Chris Pierce

Boost Your Happiness: How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Transform Your Life

Changing your unhelpful thoughts can reduce negative emotions and increase overall happiness. The Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus once said, “We

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July 9, 2024 No Comments
Cognitive Health
Chris Pierce

Best Mental Health Apps and Sleep Devices to Calm Your Mind

In today’s fast-paced world, taking care of yourself matters more than ever — and technology makes it easier to build

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July 3, 2024 No Comments
Cognitive Health
Chris Pierce

Boost Your Brain Health: Effective Cognitive Exercises

If I were to ask you about your weekly workout routine, you might mention activities like sprints, squats, bench presses,

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April 26, 2024 No Comments
Cognitive Health
Chris Pierce

How Cold Exposure and Shivering Influences Weight Loss

Did you know that allowing yourself to shiver triggers muscles to release a hormone that causes the body to burn

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January 29, 2024 No Comments
Cognitive Health
Chris Pierce

Podcast Episode 25: Putting Your Distressing Thoughts on Trial

In this episode, I describe a cognitive behavioral approach called putting your thoughts on trial, which is a method to

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December 28, 2023 No Comments
Cognitive Health
Chris Pierce

Emotional Regulation and the Brain

This article explains the science behind your emotions and their physiological effects on your body. You will learn about the

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April 18, 2023 No Comments
Cognitive Health
Chris Pierce

Listen to the Self-Maintenance of the Brain and Body Podcast

A short 3-5 minute weekly podcast sharing evidence-based self-care tips that can improve your health, performance, and overall wellness. Every

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January 27, 2023 No Comments
Cognitive Health
Chris Pierce

Neurological Benefits of Volunteering: Enhancing Mental Health

A natural response hardwired in everyone’s brain is the “helper’s high”—a sense of calmness and happiness that arises when we

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November 30, 2022 No Comments
Cognitive Health
Chris Pierce

Why Your Past Dictates Your Current Emotional Well-Being

“While we may not be able to control all that happens to us, we can control what happens inside us.”—Benjamin

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April 9, 2022 No Comments
Cognitive Health
Chris Pierce

Preventing Suicide Through Early Treatment of Sleep-Related disorders

A vast amount of research demonstrates that sleep deprivation and sleep disturbances put one at risk for suicide. The various

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February 12, 2022 No Comments
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