Afraid of Routine? Here’s What You Should Know

Medicine & Technology Nov 25, 2020

Despite countless articles about how powerful and important routines and habits are for change and improvement of behavior, many are still scared of routine.

When Can Optimism be Too Much?

Nov 20, 2020

Toxic positivity: Can positivity and optimism be too much to the point of it being toxic?

Video Gaming Can Be Good for a Person’s Mental Health, an Oxford Study Finds

Nov 17, 2020

An Oxford University study recently suggested that playing video games can be good for an individual's mental health.

Minority Scientists and Students Exposed to More Risks During Fieldwork

Nov 05, 2020

Scientists and graduate students who belong to minorities have reported stalking experiences, sexual assault, harassment, threats, guns pulled, and police called on them while conducting fieldwork.

Multitasking Is Bad for Your Productivity, Mental Health

Nov 04, 2020

A neuroscientist says that you're just doing multiple things badly when you're multitasking.

Does Having More Friends Help Boost Mental Health?

Nov 03, 2020

Does having more friends really mean its merrier?

This Digital Self-Help App May Help Teens Improve Their Mental Health

Nov 03, 2020

Researchers at the University of Exeter are leading a pan-European project to recruit young people aged between 16 and 22 to use the app.

Researchers Discovered Van Gogh Suffered From Delirium From Alcohol Withdrawal

Nov 03, 2020

Vincent Van Gogh, the Dutch post-impressionist behind The Starry Night painting, reportedly suffered from two episodes of delirium after experiencing alcohol withdrawals in the hospital.

Anxiety 101: Five Highly Effective Strategies You Can Try to Ease Symptoms

Oct 28, 2020

Anxiety develops from a combination of factors - situational, personality and physical health. If you'd like to mellow feelings of uneasiness, these self-management strategies may help.

Explaining Nerdiness: An Uncommon Reward System

Oct 26, 2020

Some people find excitement in knowing new things. There is something about studying everything about a topic - from the technical to the literary - identifying its nuances and pouring hours upon hours of reading and studying. This habit is commonly known as being a nerd.

A Review of 125 Years of Chess Data Suggests Skills Peak After 30

Oct 25, 2020

A new study analyzing 125 years of expert chess games and performances shows that players reach their peak at the game after the age of 30.

Can Wisdom Be Measured?

Oct 23, 2020

People may have different definitions of wisdom depending on belief, philosophy, education, or experiences. Researchers from UC San Diego have conducted studies to scientifically quantify wisdom.

What Happens in a Therapy Session? Psychologists Explain What to Expect

Oct 23, 2020

More people are going to therapy during COVID-19. Psychologists explain how you can start.

Scanning Pens' Readers Become a Necessity in the Middle of Pandemic

Oct 19, 2020

Scanning Pens, a tech company that manufactures pens helping dyslexic people to read, has seen a sharp increase in its demand during the coronavirus pandemic.

Establishing Connections Between Gut and Brain Symptoms

Oct 16, 2020

Neuroscientists refer to the "gut-brain-axis," or GBA is the bidirectional communication between the gut and the brain - helping explain how nervousness gives the feeling of having "butterflies in the stomach."