Author: Mary Moore RN

The Illusion of Genius: How Luck, Circumstance, the Sycophant Effect, and the Dunning-Kruger Effect Shape Our Perception of Savants
Editor’s Note (Updated November 23, 2025): Following reader feedback and internal review, this article has been updated for greater accuracy and clarity. Key changes include: Correcting the application of …
The New Frontier of Fertility: How Slowing Ovarian Aging May Reshape Family Planning and Mental Well-Being
Key Takeaways Emerging research suggests ovarian fibrosis reversal and other interventions may help delay or restore ovarian aging. Such advances could offer new reproductive options for women who delayed …How Home Blood Pressure Monitors Enhance Hypertension Management: Benefits, Accuracy, and Best Practices for Effective Use
Key Takeaways Home blood pressure monitors (HBPM) help detect hidden hypertension, improve treatment decisions, and empower patients. Accuracy depends on device type: upper-arm monitors are most reliable, while wrist/finger …Managing Nurse Burnout: Strategies for Work-Life Balance, Recovery, and Resilience
Key Takeaways: Burnout is common and affects nurses’ health and patient safety. Heavy workloads and toxic cultures are major causes. Spot warning signs early to prevent escalation. Balance self-care …
Recognizing Manipulation: A Psychological Guide to Identifying Cult-Like Dynamics and Echo Chambers
Key Takeaways Cults use thought reform to control beliefs through isolation and coercion. Social media algorithms create echo chambers, amplifying extreme content for profit. Research-based self-assessment questionnaires can help …
Being Kind to Yourself May Reduce the Risk of Anxiety and Depression
Key Takeaways Self-kindness helps lower anxiety and depression. Self-criticism increases emotional distress. Self-compassion builds resilience and healthier habits. Mindfulness and shared humanity strengthen well-being. As of 2019, globally, an …
The Deepfake Dilemma: How AI-Generated Media Could Reshape Crime, Accountability, and Society
Key Takeaways Deepfakes enable plausible deniability, potentially weakening deterrence and contributing to unethical behavior. Psychological studies suggest fear of detection supports moral conduct, which AI may undermine. Legal systems …Physical Attractiveness and Decision-Making: Enhancing Trust and Loyalty While Biasing Judgments and Intensifying Reactions to Failure
Key Takeaways: Looks shape impressions, not skills — attractiveness influences trust, tips, and ratings, but doesn’t prove competence. Beauty can backfire — higher expectations mean mistakes by attractive providers …

