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Dr. Eva Ritvo

As another year nears its end, we often feel a mixture of emotions. Joy, gratitude, pride, and hope can intertwine with exhaustion, disappointment, and anxiety. These emotions guide us, and we owe it to ourselves to tune in and listen. The holidays often provide a

The grandmother-grandchild bond operates on a deeply connected and profoundly different level compared to other relationships.

This week's historic peace agreement in the Middle East offers more than geopolitical significance.

The phrase “Golden Years” began in the late 1950s as an ad campaign for a retirement community and gained widespread popularity.

Let’s take a look at this age-old problem that is on the rise. 

What a distressing week. Ongoing unrest in DTLA, nationwide protests, military vehicles on the streets in D.C., horrific shootings in Minnesota, escalating conflicts in the Middle East, and a deadly plane crash in India—all these events have made it difficult to step back from the

“External validation” in psychology refers to the process of seeking approval, affirmation or recognition from others—to confirm one's self-worth, feelings or beliefs.

We must hope that the great minds at the technology companies, academic institutions and government agencies are thinking deeply about the long-term implications and consequences of AI. 

As this year unfolds, we’ve witnessed a mix of heartache, from wildfires to political change, while also experiencing uplifting moments like the Grammys, FireAid, and the Super Bowl.

As efforts to contain the fires across Los Angeles continue, the extent of the devastation is difficult to fathom.