Articles (Psychology)

My Anxiety and the Moon
(Health and Diseases)

Everyone has feelings of anxiety at some point in their life; however, our feelings of anxiety are more constant and can often affect our daily lives.


Conquer Stage Fright: Be Shiny and Bright!
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

If you have had to speak or perform in public before, you might be familiar with sweaty palms, shaky knees, and a racing heart. You are not alone!


Mind Your Mind
(Health and Diseases)

Over the years, mental health disorders have been surrounded by a net of misconceptions and myths that are far from reality.


The Polyvagal Theory
(Health and Diseases)

The human nervous system is complex, but do you ever sit down and think about the state of your nervous system and how it operates?


The Psychology behind the Gender Pay Gap
(Education, Business, and Society)

The gender pay gap is a problem in many countries that hits the core of society; it indisputably does not affect females only but the whole family.


The Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences
(Health and Diseases)

What happens when people experience stressful situations at a young age? Does it affect their development?


Tips To Avoid Weight Gain During Feasts
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Feasts are one of the key factors influencing weight gain but this is not inevitable and can certainly be avoided.


Seven Health Benefits of Fasting
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Sometimes we worry that we will get tired and weak when fasting for long hours; however, the amazing thing is fasting has many health benefits.


Milky Symphony
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

We always hear music as a tool that helps relieve stress and makes us feel better in hard times. Do the same thing can happen to cows?

The Biggest Health Risks in Space
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Since people began travelling in space, many people have been dreaming about it; however, it have negative effects on the human body.

New Year’s Priceless Gifts (3): A Year of Valuing Time
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

The past years put us face-to-face with the challenge of using our time wisely; this has been an excellent opportunity to make the most of it, but were we good keepers and users?


New Year’s Priceless Gifts (2): A Year of Dealing with Uncertainty
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

The second important lesson the past two years have taught us is the importance of building tolerance for uncertainty.


New Year’s Priceless Gifts (1): A Year of Resilience
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

In the past two years, we faced unprecedent challenges. To get out of this dilemma as the pandemic continues, we sit still, take a deep breath, relax, and reflect on what has been happening.


A Healthy School Environment for Better Education
(Education, Business, and Society)

Schools are of major importance to individuals and societies. They are not only places for acquiring knowledge, but also environments where children and adolescents spend most of their day.


The Importance of Sports for People with Special Abilities
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Sports can help people with disabilities restore their balance, integrate into the society, and develop their physical and mental abilities.


Munchausen Syndrome
(Health and Diseases)

The Munchausen Syndrome is a psychological disorder where a healthy person pretends to have a physical or psychological illness and may undergo surgery.


Decoding the Hidden Messages between Baby and Adult Brains
(Education, Business, and Society)

When you recall a memory of your parent reading a book for you, you may think that this memory is only about spending time together, but you would be wrong. 


Postpartum Depression
(Health and Diseases)

Are you a new mother and overwhelmed with a mixture of feelings? Do you suddenly cry without a specific reason? Studies show that almost 60-80% of mothers, whether it is their first baby or not, have these feelings.


When the Hero is also the Villain
(Science in Arts and Culture)

What makes us think of certain people as heroes or villains? Is it their compassion? Their body shape? Their selfless or greedy acts? Or, is it our own perspective that controls the way we look at them? Can someone be both a hero and a villain?

The Silver Lining of Negative Emotions
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Throughout our lives, we encounter situations that trigger emotions deep inside; they form our human experience and make us who we are.


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