Psychology
Reiki: What is it and Why is it Useful
No high-quality research proves that Reiki can cure or cure diseases. However, research shows that Reiki sessions improve relaxation, which can help reduce pain, stress and anxiety.
Diana Dashkevich mental health health facts 14 November 2023
Important to Know: How Coffee Affects the Nervous System
About 75% of adults in the United States drink coffee, which is widely known for its caffeine content.
Diana Dashkevich coffee anxiety facts 14 November 2023
When tough workouts can be dangerous: A new study on training and health
A group of 11 young firefighters in California underwent tough training, carrying heavy gear over hilly terrain under the sun. After the exercise, they went to a medical tent to give blood, saliva, and urine samples for analysis.
Kate Yakimchuk research health workout 14 November 2023
Left-handers aren't automatically better: A new study
Many famous people, like Leonardo Da Vinci and Albert Einstein, were left-handed. Some thought lefties might be better at spatial skills, but researchers did a big study using a video game called Sea Hero Quest.
Kate Yakimchuk research left-handers brain skills 14 November 2023
Even sleeping is better than sitting: A new study on heart health
A new study looked at how different ways of moving throughout the day are connected to heart health. It seems that just sitting all day long is one of the worst things you can do in terms of health.
Kate Yakimchuk research health sitting sleep heart 14 November 2023
Cryotherapy: What is it and Why is it Useful
Whole body cryotherapy is a common form of cryotherapy that involves staying in a non-medical freezer at a spa or wellness center. Cryotherapy also includes cold water immersion, ice application, and cryosurgery.
Diana Dashkevich mental health health facts 13 November 2023
Important to Know: How Water Affects Well-Being
Approximately 50% to 60% of your body is made up of water, and it is important to keep this level balanced through hydration.
Diana Dashkevich water health mental health 13 November 2023
Antidepressants minimize negative memories: A new study
Depression can make you remember all the bad things that have happened to you, making it even harder to cope with stress. Meanwhile, antidepressants can actually make these memories go away - so it can help you in many ways.
Kate Yakimchuk research depression antidepressants memory 13 November 2023
Habits that improve your memory: Psychologist's tips
Even the simplest things you do every day can be beneficial, making you smarter and healthier. The same goes with your memory, because some of your small habits can train your memory well.
Kate Yakimchuk memory habits brain 13 November 2023
AI friendship doesn't work: A new study
Nowadays, some people use AI technologies to generate messages they then send to their friends and partners when they can't find the right words. While this approach seemed to be easy and effective at first, it seems that it can actually destroy your relationships.
Kate Yakimchuk research friendship relationship 13 November 2023
Change your look to feel better: Psychologist's tips
Some people can't understand why others constantly change the way they look, but it can actually be quite beneficial. For many people, changing the way they look can be good for their mental state, helping them feel happier about themselves.
Kate Yakimchuk appearance mood personality happiness 13 November 2023
You need a new psychologist: When your specialist isn't qualified enough
Psychologists can change your life, but only good ones can actually improve it. While professional psychologists can't give you any real advice or make you do anything you don't want, some bad psychologists neglect these rules.
Kate Yakimchuk psychologist help treatment 13 November 2023
Anxiety doesn't solve your problems: Psychologist's tips
People who often feel nervous and anxious tend to be better prepared for different unpleasant occasions, but it's not always a great thing. The benefit of being prepared isn't always worth spending days worrying about things that didn't even happen, psychologists say.
Kate Yakimchuk stress anxiety problems tips 13 November 2023
It's easier to understand things through music: A new discovery
The researchers studied how transforming data into musical sounds can enhance data interpretation and engagement. They developed custom "data-to-music" algorithms that convert digital data into musical compositions.
Kate Yakimchuk research music information memory 12 November 2023
Seasons that make depression more intense: Psychologist's insights
Fall and winter are often called gloomy and depressive, and it's actually true - these seasons can actually make some people's depression worse. While these seasons can also be amazingly beautiful, this beauty can't compensate for the lack of sunlight and cold weather.
Kate Yakimchuk fall winter depression mood 12 November 2023
Bored kids eat more: A new study
A new experiment shows that kids as young as 4 tend to eat 79% more calories when they're bored. The experiment is the first to actually investigate how much more kids eat when bored.
Kate Yakimchuk research children food overeating boredom 12 November 2023
Coping with burnout: Psychologist's tips
Burnout can be a terrible experience - it can make your work unbearable and quite ineffective. The best thing you can do is to have a rest, but it's not always possible - so what can you do?
Kate Yakimchuk burnout work tips 12 November 2023
Height correlating with cognition: A new study on kids' development
New research shows that kids who are shorter than expected for their age might show reduced cognitive abilities from as early as 6 months of age. The experiment compared "visual working memory," which is like the brain's ability to hold onto images for thinking, in children with stunted growth and those with typical growth.
Kate Yakimchuk research height cognition children 12 November 2023
Coping with panic attack: Psychologist's tips
When something goes wrong, some people tend to panic - it's a pretty natural reaction for emotional and vulnerable people. Meanwhile, you should still know how to cope with your panic, so you can make rational and reasonable decisions.
Kate Yakimchuk panic personality stress anxiety tips 12 November 2023
Harsh discipline harms children: A new study
A recent study has provided insights into the long-term consequences of harsh parenting on a child's mental well-being. The experiment revealed that kids exposed to "hostile" parenting at the age of 3 were 1.5 times more likely to display "high-risk" mental health issues later.
Kate Yakimchuk research parenting children punishment development 12 November 2023