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What is disinhibited social engagement disorder (DSED)? Disinhibited social engagement disorder (DSED) is an attachment disorder in which a child displays indiscriminate friendliness—a lack of appropriate social boundaries—with strangers. A child with DSED has no hesitation in talking with strangers or seeking physical comfort, such as hugs, from a person who isn’t their parent or caregiver. They may even wander off with a person they just met. Of course, all children have different temperaments. While some kids are shy and cling to their parents, others are chatty and show more independence. However, it is possible for a child to be…

Let’s talk about forgiveness.  I’ve been a practitioner and teacher of mindfulness for over 30 years. In my experience, much of what is taught about forgiveness creates a false division. We tend to emphasize the tender-inner-reflective processes of “forgive and forget” forgiveness, almost to the exclusion of outer “remember and engage” forgiveness—what, with a bow to Kristin Neff, I call “fierce” forgiveness. Neff is a mindful self-compassion pioneer and associate professor of educational psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She enhanced the profoundly beneficial practices of tender self-compassion with what she calls “fierce self-compassion.” In this article, I…

3D illustration of the human papillomavirus (HPV). April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Head and neck cancers, including mouth and throat, occur in the head and neck region.  You may have heard about the connection between HPV infection and certain types of cervical cancer, but did you know HPV infection is also related to a higher risk of throat and mouth cancer? To prevent these cancers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all boys and girls be vaccinated against HPV at age 11 or 12 — before exposure to the virus. What is HPV? HPV is a viral…

There’s no denying that social media platforms engage in ideologically motivated censorship. Late last year, Instagram prevented its users from tagging the highly esteemed Cochrane Collaboration in posts, allegedly because Cochrane spread COVID “misinformation.” Facebook threatened to ban an agricultural scientist for correcting activist nonsense about pesticides, and prevented users from sharing information about a potential  “lab-leak” origin for SARS-CoV-2, even if it came from reputable commentators and peer-reviewed journals. Twitter actually banned one user under pressure from the Biden Administration, though a court order forced the platform to reinstate his account. The controversy has grown so intense that the…

When your goal is weight loss, you’re likely looking for the most efficient route to take—and for good reason. Amid a hectic schedule, your time at the gym and in the kitchen is precious, so no moment should go to waste. To ensure you’re making all the right decisions in your workouts, we chatted with Caley Crawford, NASM CPT and director of training and experience for Row House, who shares some of the worst exercises for weight loss. Ditch them and swap them out for more effective alternatives ASAP. Not all exercises are created equal when you’re looking to lose…

With warm weather and sunny plans around the corner, it’s understandable you want to sculpt your best, fittest summer body. But getting into shape and losing excess weight isn’t the only challenge—knowing how to keep the weight off afterward can be just as difficult. Along with establishing a calorie deficit (torching more calories than you consume), an excellent way to shed stubborn pounds is by moving your body through lifting weights, says Paizley Longino, CNC, CPT, and coach for STRIDE Fitness in Lubbock, TX. That’s why we spoke with the experts who break down seven of the best quick dumbbell…

With his wedding just 6 months away, Born Fitness client Chris (aka Sparta) decided to get serious about fat loss.  There’s nothing quite like a deadline to get your butt in gear. Sparta was highly motivated, crushing gym workouts and diving into tracking his food (something that works well for him).  But, after losing weight initially, Sparta’s progress stalled…and stalled. The scale didn’t budge for almost 6 weeks.  The funny thing? This isn’t abnormal.  Most people freak out when the scale gets stuck and assume something is broken. Yet, plateaus are part of the process of long-term, sustainable weight loss. …

Let’s learn how to use simple spices to make your meals awesome! Maybe you’re just getting comfortable cooking in the kitchen. Or maybe you’ve been eating the same chicken and broccoli for weeks and it’s time to spice it up. Either way, you’re in the right place. Not only do we program workouts in Nerd Fitness Coaching, but we also discuss low-calorie recipes that are delicious (we use them ourselves!). Today, we’ll share our tips for making any meal delicious, using only a handful of common spices. Does healthy food have to be boring? Nope! Learn how we can help…

Whether your hair is short, long, curly, or super straight, it’s part of your identity. And seeing your hair fall out from a medical condition such as alopecia areata can be really distressing.Hair loss from conditions like alopecia areata may be small and confined to a few spots or more widespread across your scalp. But even small patches of thinning hair can have big effects on your confidence and self-image.It’s totally understandable to mourn the loss of your locks, but take comfort in the fact that you have options. If you’re interested in treatments, you can talk with a doctor.…

Welcome to another episode of A Productive Conversation with Mike Vardy! I’m excited to have Mike Rucker joining me today, who’s a fellow World Domination Summit attendee. It’s funny how we haven’t met in person yet, but that’s just how life goes sometimes. Mike is a behavioral scientist, organizational psychologist, and a charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He’s also been published in prestigious academic journals like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. Mike’s work has been featured in many well-known publications like The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Psychology Today, and Fast…