Category: Mental Health
Handsome Men Receive More Privileges from Women, while Unattractive Men Get Less Leeway
Human beings are different from each other in more ways than one. Each person varies in their personality, talents, cultural background, and even how they view the world around …
Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) Shows Potential in Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Early Research Findings
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), previously known as dysmorphophobia, is a debilitating mental illness characterized by an obsessive preoccupation with perceived flaws in one’s physical appearance. Individuals with BDD often …Loneliness Isn’t the Direct Cause of Many Diseases, Contrary to Previous Beliefs
Humans are inherently social with a biologically-driven tendency to form meaningful interpersonal connections. This translates to the fact that you are designed from birth to seek to create meaningful …The Hidden Dangers of Positive Thinking: Why Optimism Alone May Undermine Your Success
Positive thinking is a concept that promotes maintaining a consistently positive attitude in order to be happy and successful, even in difficult times. Often, this mindset can become a …What Socioeconomic, Genetic And Personal Differences Can Tell Us About The Sexlessness Pandemic
A hundred years ago, it might have been considered inconceivable that adult humans would struggle and fail at reproduction, an action that is one of the primary drivers of …
Effectiveness of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapies in Reducing Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms in Children and Adolescents: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials
Childhood and adolescent trauma can deeply affect mental health. Many young people face traumatic experiences, making it crucial to understand the best treatments. A recent study in “The Lancet …
RMIT Study Shows That Obstructive Sleep Apnea Could Lead to Alzheimer’s
Amyloid plaques have been identified in the brains of people with obstructive sleep apnea, similar to those found in those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Amyloid plaques are formed as …
Learning Is Consolidated during Sleep Due to the Actual Learning Process, Not Brain Activity
The importance of sleep to the body cannot be emphasized enough! The health benefits of this activity range from cell repair, energy restoration, and toxic waste elimination, to improved …