A number of people on my Facebook page say they suffer from depressions from time to time. The condition leaves them debilitated but they usually apologize for having shared their pain. When I read these Mea culpas I wish I were close enough to give them a hug. Today, however, I can d

A couple of studies have shown that creativity is a key ingredient to a long, happy and mentally agile life. One reason may be that in the act of creating, the brain draws on a variety of networks and, in doing so, builds new neural connections. Studies also show that creative people