Category: Mental Health
Researchers Discover Neurons That Drive Our Competitive Nature and Social Interactions
Competitiveness is a measure of a person’s desire to surpass others. We all have that desire, however, its intensity varies from individual to individual. While some are highly competitive …Self Improvement: Things You Should Do to Improve Your Self-Love and Self-Esteem
Are you battling with low self-esteem because you just can’t love yourself for some reason? Try these tips for a more positive outlook and a better life.A Pillow That Mimics Human Breathing Shown to Reduce Anxiety When Hugged
Remember that time you felt scared or anxious but had no one to talk to? That time you curled up on your bed or sofa, held your pillow close …
Half of the Us Population Born before 1996 Lost on Average 3 IQ Points Due to Exhaust Fumes
Lead in gasoline, which was used in cars until 1996, has polluted the bodies of millions of Americans through exhaust fumes. This has had a detrimental effect on their …
Early Symptoms of Alzheimer’s You Should Be Aware Of According to French Study
Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that develops silently for up to 10 years before it can be diagnosed and treated. A French team has managed to identify symptoms that …Bacteriophages Present in the Gut May Likely Boost Memory and Executive Function
Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria, living and reproducing within their cells as parasites. It has been proven in a previous study that the improvement or retardation of mental …
War: Soldiers Exposed to Combat Have a Higher Risk of Becoming Alcoholics
In the United States, reservists typically serve one weekend a month and 2 weeks a year to keep their fighting skills sharp. In the recent wars in Iraq and …
Stanford University Study Shows Why Quality of Sleep Declines as We Get Older
Generally, sleeping pills are prescribed for the treatment of insomnia, but they are not effective in all patients. Poor quality and/or lack of sleep can increase the risk of …