There’s a long-held belief that people drink alcohol in excess to drown their sorrows. But recent research into mood and drinking has found the opposite is also true.
- By Jude Bijou
If you are feeling a bit "dry”, there is a chance you're taking things in life for granted -- health, friends, family, wealth, or life itself. You're likely focusing on what’s missing.
- By Janet Adler
Each one turns or does not turn into the suffering, grows or does not grow, recovers or does not recover. Completely subjective, comparison is meaningless.
Experts have long suspected that social media may be playing a role in the growing mental health crisis in young people.
- By Ozan Isler
Many of our economic and even social interactions are competitive. We use markets to find jobs, but also dates.
To make gratitude part of who we are requires our conscious attention throughout each day. Eventually, it becomes routine, and we naturally gravitate toward grateful thoughts.
Discover the power of kindness in combating the negative impact of news consumption on mental health. A groundbreaking study reveals how acts of kindness can uplift moods and restore faith in humanity, offering hope and optimism. Find out how positive news stories can counterbalance the effects of negativity and improve overall well-being.
A new study suggests women may be less susceptible to the health consequences of circadian misalignment than men. Explore the research findings and their implications for understanding gender differences in our body clocks and health.
One thing everyone on the planet (animals as well),have in common is that we all have. or had. a mother. Not one of us was born from a father's womb, or from our own womb
Why can’t you stop watching TV shows, movies or viral videos that make you cringe? Cringe is the feeling you get when your boss cracks a joke in a meeting and no one laughs.
- By Laura Kalas
After turning up at this year’s Grammys, Madonna was subjected to a vitriolic online attack over her appearance, particularly what was deemed her excessive use of plastic surgery.
- By Jude Bijou
Focusing on "what ifs," what might happen, and feeling a need to control, are classic symptoms of worry.
Spending time alone can induce fear in a lot of people, which is understandable. At the same time, the difference between moments of solitude and loneliness is often misunderstood.
Living in a straightjacket is not the most pleasant experience.
Breaking habitual behavior patterns requires self-awareness, courage, and a willingness to challenge our own beliefs and assumptions. It can be a difficult and sometimes painful process, but it is necessary if we want to live fulfilling and meaningful lives.
Practicing gratitude has positive effects on our body, mind, and social connections; it improves our health and well-being in numerous measurable and immeasurable ways.
Western theories of human dignity denote basic and inherent worth that belongs to all people. In philosophy, Cicero introduced the idea of “the dignity of the human race.”
In today's society, it can be challenging to be happy for someone else's success.
How long do you spend staring at a screen every day? According to one report, the average person spends about seven hours a day on screens connected to the internet.
- By Jose Yong
Humans are an interesting mixture of altruism and competition. We work together well at times and at others we will fight to get our own way. To try to explain these conflicting tendencies, researchers have turned to the chimpanzees and the bonobos for insight.
Gratitude is like a new lens through which to view the world and our part in it.
- By Jane Setter
The way a person speaks is an intrinsic part of their identity. It’s tribal, marking a speaker as being from one social group or another. Accents are a sign of belonging as much as something that separates communities.