Featured posts Archives - Page 5 of 9

TOO MUCH SOCIAL MEDIA MAY HARM A WOMAN’S BODY IMAGE

November 1, 2021May 7, 2018 by Nancy Mramor Kajuth Ph.D.

Originally appeared on HealthDay.com May 2018
Too Much Social Media May Harm a Woman’s Body Image and WebMD at: Social Media May Harm a Woman’s Body Image

SOCIAL MEDIA

WHY ARE THE EFFECTS OF MEDIA ON WOMEN’S SELF-IMAGE AND HEALTH SO DAMAGING?

Award-winning author, Dr. Nancy Mramor Kajuth

I was not surprised to learn, as a media expert, that a study at the University of South Wales showed that over an hour a day on social media can lead to increased body image issues for women, as health and media are so closely related. Why is this and what can you do about it?

Share this:

Social Media is Confusing to the Brain

November 13, 2017 by Nancy Mramor Kajuth Ph.D.

Original comments for an interview in Esquire Magazine with Luke O’Neil

Animal videos, family news, staying connected and innocent jokes were the original intent of social media but when you deviate, there is the potential for problems for you and others. Fake news, political arguments, hostile or inappropriate content and even enhanced images can confuse social media. And when you are switching back and forth, for example from an image of a mistreated animal to a funny video and then back to a more serious post, the brain has to multi-task and switch quickly which may not be good in the long run.

Share this:

Music: how and why it works for better health

November 3, 2017 by Nancy Mramor Kajuth Ph.D.

Originally from an interview with Jenna Birch at Fitbit

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MUSIC’S EFFECT ON YOU?

The potential benefits of music as a therapeutic and healing tool are endless! The ways that music affects you can have a big impact on health, happiness and personal growth, or they can just be a way to reduce stress and enhance mood. Some of the specifics about music include:

-This is Your Brain on Music” (Plume/Penguin, 2007) tells us that listening to and playing music increases the body’s production of the antibody immunoglobulin A and natural killer cells — the cells that attack invading viruses and boost the immune system’s effectiveness. Music also reduces levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

Share this:

Why Couples Rush to therapy

September 24, 2017 by Nancy Mramor Kajuth Ph.D.

Couples Blog for Bravo – Jen Glantz
Originally written for Bravo, Personal Space, September 2017. Personal Space is Bravo’s home for all things “relationship.”

The days of When Harry Met Sally when you could marry your long-time best friend aren’t over, but they have taken a backseat to new ways of meeting online. Rules for relationships aren’t clear online and they need to be written in a way that is understandable. But Integrity, honesty and being upfront about who you are haven’t gone out of style though, and when things get rough more couples are going to therapy in real life. And because media always keeps up with real life, you can catch celebrities working it out on the air in Couples Therapy. So why is everyone using therapy to help their relationships?

Share this:

Why do people like Hillary Clinton Love Watching HGTV?

September 21, 2017 by Nancy Mramor Kajuth Ph.D.

Originally appeared in Dow Jones Moneyish interview Sept. 19, 2017

Of all of the magazines that I have in my waiting room at my psychology practice, HGTV is the one that everyone reads! And the HGTV channels are the ones that everyone watches because they can they can lose themselves in a sea of possibilities. Many Pinterest pages are really about decorating and home projects, as these topics are very appealing to a large number of people.

Share this:

The Creators of Media: What Were They Thinking and How Does Media Change Your Thinking?

November 1, 2021July 21, 2017 by Nancy Mramor Kajuth Ph.D.

There are two people who are credited with the foundations of media. One is an inventor and the other a philosopher. But before you click your remote one more time, let me tell you that media is one of the top three things that shape your life!

Share this:

Is YouTube a Good Idea for Toddlers?

March 6, 2017 by Nancy Mramor Kajuth Ph.D.

Originally appeared in the Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times reporter David Pierson and I looked at why preschoolers like YouTube and whether it is good for them. And it is hard to avoid. While TV time can be limited, if your youngster has an iPad, then they have access to TV through YouTube all the time. Those who have never seen TV may be familiar with Hannah Montana in any case.

“The family and learning space is incredibly important to YouTube and one that is continuing to grow,” said Malik Ducard, YouTube’s global head of family and learning. And a quick review of the YouTube toddlers’ options proved that the same preschool shows that are available on TV are also on YouTube. Kids can meet Big Bird on Sesame Street.

Share this:

3 Ways to Help Children Feel Safe in A Changing World with Dr. Nancy and Huffington Post

December 12, 2016 by Nancy Mramor Kajuth Ph.D.

Helping Our Children Feel Safe in a Changing World.

What they learn about the world comes largely through media. So…

Watch news with your children and help them understand what they are seeing. Create awareness of how events are presented and what they mean.
Teach children about political bias and how it works. Children who view media with parents, and even teachers, have a much greater understanding of what is presented. https://drnancyonline.com/wpbhdpolitical-bias-why-to-avoid-it-and-how-you-can/
Try to help your children keep an open mind about media news and become conscious viewers! The topic of viewing media consciously is addressed in Get Reel: Produce Your Own Life. https://drnancyonline.com/wpbhdproduct/get-reel-produce-life/

Share this:

How To Avoid Weight Gain During the Holidays: A different perspective

November 18, 2016 by Nancy Mramor Kajuth Ph.D.

Originally presented at Chautauqua Institution

You have lots of great experts who can tell you how to attend parties without overeating and what to substitute for high fat foods at family dinners. But what is the psychology of overeating and how can you make it work for you.

Share this:

Political Bias: Why To Avoid it and How You Can

October 10, 2016 by Nancy Mramor Kajuth Ph.D.

father-and-son-tv

First, let me start out by saying that this article contains no bias. Second, I will venture to say that those who read it may find it biased in one direction or another. Third, I would ask you to notice that while there was no intentional bias, that your perception of bias is something that may alert you to your “perceptual filter.” It is that filter that hears things in a certain way, based on your ideas and experiences that is different than how is is actually said or meant. And it drives your life.

Share this: