Psychology
A new experiment: Saying no to invitations – it's easier than you might think
Have you ever experienced the inconvenience of saying "no" to an invitation, or being pressed to say "yes" when you didn't want to go? If yes, then you're not alone - lots of people face the same problem regularly, especially during holidays.
Kate Yakimchuk research invitation relationship self care social skills 31 December 2023
A new study: It's time to ignore the irrelevant things – just be bilingual
If you can't ignore the irrelevant data easily, then try learning a new language - it might help! A recent study suggests that individuals who speak two languages might have an advantage in shifting their attention between different tasks compared to those who speak only one language.
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Psychologist's tips: Holidays can be rough – prevent family fights
If you gather with relatives only once or twice a year, then holidays can be rough – especially if you don't get along with your family. There are many movies that show family fights during holidays, and if you want to prevent it, then you have to know some tricks.
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Psychologist's insights: Why people feel lonelier in winter
Loneliness is like a disease - and some people have to live with it all the time, regardless of how many friends they have. Meanwhile, in winter, lots of people feel even lonelier - but why?
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Good to Know: What is Passive Aggression and What to Do About It
Passive aggression is an attempt to express negative emotions without talking about them openly. This is a pattern of behavior in which a person shows anger indirectly - for example, by loudly slamming a door, using veiled insults or deliberate neglect.
Diana Dashkevich mental health communication emotions psychologist tips 29 December 2023
Expert Explanation: What is Aphasia
Aphasia is the loss of speech functions that occurs due to damage to the speech center in the cerebral cortex. As a result, a person loses the ability to speak and/or listen to conversations, and in some cases, count, read or write.
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Psychologist's tips: Tips to limit your aggression
If you often feel like your head is about to explode, and you become really, really angry - then you might have a problem. There might be different reasons why people become aggressive, but there are a few tips that can help most people.
Kate Yakimchuk aggression self care anger management tips calmness 29 December 2023
Psychologist's insights: Why it's often easier to work in cafes
If you're a remote worker, then lots of people would say that you're lucky, because you don't have to go anywhere to work. Meanwhile, remote workers know how hard it can be to stay productive when you are home, so they prefer working in cafes.
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Autism in Adults: Causes
Autistic people maintain high concentration when performing monotonous work, do not become distracted, are attentive to detail, and may have extensive knowledge in an area of interest to them.
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Stuttering: Causes
The factor that provokes increased signs of stuttering is psycho-emotional stress - conflicts at work, problems in personal life, anxiety associated with external circumstances, overwork.
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Psychologist's tips: Fighting burnouts without vacations
Most people claim that good rest is the best solution to fight and prevent burnouts, but what if that's not an option? Sometimes we feel completely exhausted when it's too early to have proper rest, so you can cope with the problem differently.
Kate Yakimchuk burnout mental health active rest exhaustion productivity 28 December 2023
Psychologist's tips: How video games help people fight stress
While some people might see video games as something "just for kids", lots of modern adults play them as well. Contrary to popular beliefs, this hobby isn't immature - in many cases, it helps adults fight their stress.
Kate Yakimchuk mental health video games stress relaxation distractions 28 December 2023
Interesting Facts: How People Express Their Love - You Didn't Know About It
There are many love languages, and there are seven main ways in which a man and a woman express and perceive love - touch, emotional expression of feelings, words of encouragement, care, gifts, time and service.
Diana Dashkevich love communication relationship fun facts mental health 27 December 2023
Expert Explains: Possible Causes of OCD
People with high intelligence suffer more often. It has been noted that up to 48% of people with OCD are single. In addition, it should be said that at the age of up to 65 years, this disorder was more often diagnosed in men, with the exception of the age period – 25-34. In general, however, men and women are affected approximately equally.
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How the measles spread: A new study
Measles researchers used genetic sequencing tools to study how the measles virus mutated and spread in the brain of a person who died from a rare and deadly brain disease. This disease is a complication of the measles virus and may become more common as measles reemerges among unvaccinated individuals.
Kate Yakimchuk research measles health facts science illness spread 27 December 2023
A new study: Human brain wonder – parallel processes explained
From all animals, humans tend to have the most complicated and amazing brain, which is still understudied. To know more about it, scientists regularly test its amazing abilities, including its multitasking.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain activity human science neurons 27 December 2023
Good to Know: How Mental and Mental Health Are Interconnected
The difference between psychological health and mental health mainly lies in the fact that mental health relates to individual mental processes and mechanisms, while psychological health relates to the individual as a whole and allows us to highlight the actual psychological aspect of the mental health problem.
Diana Dashkevich mental health health health facts facts fun facts 26 December 2023
What Affects Mental Health Most of All: Knowing This — the Key to Well-Being
Psychological health is influenced by many factors: friendship, marriage, positive mental attitude, physical health, favorite job, employment and leisure, income level, social status and education.
Diana Dashkevich mental health health fun facts facts self care 26 December 2023
A new study: Secrets of brain development – how does it work?
Human brains are amazing in terms of their functionality, but how do they develop? New research suggests that the human brain continues to develop after birth for a longer time than previously thought.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain development science cognitive skills intelligence 26 December 2023
A new study: Can't achieve your New Year goals – blame lack of money
People love setting up New Year goals, but it's not always easy to achieve them. Research suggests that people who give up on New Year's resolutions or other commitments can maintain the respect of others by blaming external factors like lack of money.
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