Articles written by Karen Lawrence

Best-selling author Wayne Dyer doesn't believe old habits die hard. In fact, he thinks learning to stop making excuses is easy, and can lead to happiness and success.

Aug 21, 2009 - Karen Lawrence

Excuses are most often made to shift blame or boost self-image, but some people make excuses to preempt failure.

Jun 30, 2009 - Karen Lawrence

Memory retrieval is a cognitive process that can be triggered by sensory, emotional or contextual cues or by asking questions to locate stored data.

Jun 29, 2009 - Karen Lawrence

Encoding is the cognitive process that applies attention and associates context and existing knowledge to sensory data to make it more easily remembered.

Jun 27, 2009 - Karen Lawrence

Three distinct memory systems in the brain contribute to turning experience into memory.

Jun 9, 2009 - Karen Lawrence

Research indicates that reminiscing can contribute to improved mental health among the elderly, yet some forgetting is important to normal short and long-term memory.

May 8, 2009 - Karen Lawrence

Imagination and visualization can have an enormous impact on the reliability of memory, and may contribute to a phenomenon called imagination inflation.

Apr 22, 2009 - Karen Lawrence

Whether it's thrilling water sports or simply a leisurely day at a beautiful waterway you crave, Virginia's Shenandoah Valley offers plenty of family-friendly options.

Apr 13, 2009 - Karen Lawrence

New research into aging and brain function offers hope that managing certain health and lifestyle factors may postpone or prevent Alzheimer's Disease.

Apr 4, 2009 - Karen Lawrence

The Shenandoah Valley of Virginia boasts a loop on the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail that will introduce the whole family to the joys of wildlife watching.

Mar 16, 2009 - Karen Lawrence

The Shenandoah Valley of Virginia offers a variety of unique family activities that will get the kids out in nature interacting with animals.

Mar 16, 2009 - Karen Lawrence

Research shows that the heart communicates with mind and body through an inherent nervous system that can influence perception, decision-making, and overall health.

Mar 8, 2009 - Karen Lawrence

Are some people luckier than others? Research shows that the habits of lucky people have a lot to do with the serendipitous opportunities they attract.

Mar 4, 2009 - Karen Lawrence

"Feeding Your Demons" is an example-rich guidebook in using a modernized ancient Tibetan practice to turn internal struggles into powerful healing energy.

Mar 1, 2009 - Karen Lawrence

A clean and orderly community contributes to health and well-being by providing a safe environment and clean water. Join a cleanup project today!

Feb 26, 2009 - Karen Lawrence

Everyone loves a butterfly, but kids are particularly drawn to the marvelous process of metamorphosis. Follow these easy steps for bringing the magic home this spring.

Feb 10, 2009 - Karen Lawrence

Research shows that popular hobbies like gardening and wildlife watching are healthy and versatile pasttimes that can reap surprising benefits in later life.

Jan 9, 2009 - Karen Lawrence

Experiments show that even though stress and depression can damage memory, treatment encourages regeneration of brain cells responsible for long-term memory function.

Dec 13, 2008 - Karen Lawrence

Studies show that choosing to exercise and engage in stimulating activities regenerates damaged or aging brain cells.

Nov 26, 2008 - Karen Lawrence

Joe Dispenza, D.C., investigated miraculous medical recoveries and found a series of common attitudes among successful self-healers.

Nov 3, 2008 - Karen Lawrence

Renowned biologist, eco-psychologists and "green" builders agree that interaction with nature is vital to our wellbeing. Here are simple ways to add nature to each day.

Sep 30, 2008 - Karen Lawrence

Studies show that memory plays a critical role in perception and decision-making, however it may be less reliable and more suggestible than once believed.

Sep 21, 2008 - Karen Lawrence

As memory fades, fate becomes as common an explanation for life-events as individual action.

Sep 17, 2008 - Karen Lawrence

Energy Psychiatry pioneer Dr. Judith Orloff offers solutions to chronic physical, spiritual and emotional exhaustion through an exploration of subtle energy (chi).

Aug 31, 2008 - Karen Lawrence