Psychology
Adults should try living alone: Psychologist's advice
Lots of people are afraid of loneliness - it's a pretty natural human trait. Meanwhile, it can be extremely beneficial for a young adult to live alone for a while, because it can teach them lots of valuable lessons.
Kate Yakimchuk loneliness responsibility adulthood 11 September 2023
Psychosis and social media: A new study on correlations
Many young adults in Canada spend a lot of time on their smartphones, switching between apps like TikTok, Netflix, and Instagram. Their parents and lots of specialists are worried about whether these things can harm their development and mental health.
Kate Yakimchuk research media psychosis danger 11 September 2023
Get motivation for sports: Psychologists advice
Sports are an essential part of every healthy person's life, but why is it so hard to find motivation to do it? It's not always about laziness or boredom - you might just not be motivated enough.
Kate Yakimchuk motivation sport tips 11 September 2023
Autoimmune diseases and schizophrenia: A new study on this correlation
In a recent study, scientists in Japan found a connection between schizophrenia, a brain disorder that affects how people think and behave, and certain proteins produced by the immune system called autoantibodies. These autoantibodies can sometimes attack the body itself.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain health 11 September 2023
Psychologist Explained: What is an Emotional Swing
Emotional swings are also called "mood swings", when emotional states abruptly and rapidly replace each other. At one moment a person is ready to embrace the whole world and warm with his warmth, and the next second he already wants to saturate everyone and everyone with his hatred.
Diana Dashkevich communication relationship mental health 11 September 2023
One in four women experience domestic violence: A study on terrifying statistics
Domestic violence may seem far away and relatively rare, but it's not - and people all over the world face it regularly. A worldwide analysis found that more than one in four women, or 27 percent, experience intimate partner violence before they turn 50.
Kate Yakimchuk research violence women 10 September 2023
Brain waves and memory: A new study on how brains work
The brain has these special electrical rhythms called oscillations, and scientists have been curious about what makes them happen. Researchers at the University of Arizona found something interesting: just remembering things can actually trigger these brain rhythms more than experiencing the real event.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain memory 10 September 2023
Working not hard enough: Psychologist's advice
Lots of people feel like they don't work hard enough, even when they succeed - and that's a product of hustle culture that tells us to work as hard and as much as we can. If you're constantly unhappy about how much you work, but there are no objective reasons for that, then it's time to change your mindset.
Kate Yakimchuk tiredness work motivation pressure 10 September 2023
Psychologist's advice: What to do when you're "too much"
It's always unpleasant when someone you like says that you're "too much" - it can break your heart. If someone thinks you're "too much," it means they might feel overwhelmed or annoyed by your behavior because it's too intense or frequent.
Kate Yakimchuk self-esteem communication tips personality 10 September 2023
Important to Know: What is Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome (Ekbom or Willis-Ekbom disease) is a condition in which a person experiences discomfort in the feet and legs during falling asleep, forcing him to constantly move his lower limbs, get up, walk or massage.
Diana Dashkevich health facts stress 10 September 2023
Life is tough for kids that aren't seen as attractive: A new study on kids and their popularity in school
While many people think that the school years were the happiest in their lives, it's not like that for everyone - and it's as true now as it was a few decades ago. Despite changes in school culture over the years, a recent study shows that certain things haven't changed – life can be tough for middle school students who aren't considered attractive or athletic.
Kate Yakimchuk research teenagers self-esteem appearance 10 September 2023
It's not a personal attack: How to become more relaxed and easy-going
Some people can read others well, and some people just see personal attacks everywhere - and it might be challenging for both them and the others. In most cases, you can change the way you think - you just need more practice, and some tips can help as well.
Kate Yakimchuk anxiety self-esteem tips attack 10 September 2023
How to make your kids smarter: A study shows that it's actually quite simple
Smarter people succeed in life - so we all want our children to be as smart as possible, right? Thinking skills are very important for learning and solving problems in everyday life.
Kate Yakimchuk research children intelligence tips 10 September 2023
How to stop being constantly worried about your future: Tips that might help you feel less pressed
We all live in a time that changes pretty rapidly, and we often can't know for sure what will happen the next day. While it's normal to feel a bit worried, you can't just be anxious all the time - it can drain you emotionally and physically.
Kate Yakimchuk anxiety stress tips 10 September 2023
A huge role of kindergartens: A study on money and kindergarten correlations
Our childhood plays a huge role for our development and further lives, and sometimes it affects pretty surprising parts of it. A recent economic analysis has revealed a significant link between conduct problems among kindergarten students and substantial societal costs, encompassing crime-related expenses, medical costs, and lost productivity in adulthood.
Kate Yakimchuk research kindergarten children 10 September 2023
How to be more productive: It's time to focus on work
Being an effective worker isn't easy - you need to know how to stay focused to perform better. Becoming more productive involves adopting strategies and habits that help you manage your time, tasks, and energy efficiently.
Kate Yakimchuk work productivity tips 10 September 2023
Advice from a Psychologist: How to Learn to Say No
Subconscious fear of being alone and losing people's respect. The search for confirmation of its importance, indispensability in the fulfillment of endless requests. Lack or blurring of personal boundaries. Fear of offending the one who asks with refusal.
Diana Dashkevich mental health self-esteem communication 10 September 2023
Find pleasure daily in little things: A new study on how pleasant experiences increase your work performance
While some people perform better under pressure, others need relaxing and pleasant experiences to stay effective. A recent study has revealed that everyday pleasures like listening to music and drinking coffee can positively impact brain activity, ultimately enhancing cognitive performance, especially in tasks that demand concentration and memory.
Kate Yakimchuk research work happiness productivity 9 September 2023
Opposites don't attract: A new study on how attraction works
Lots of people have heard that "opposites attract", but is it actually true? Well, a new study says that it isn't - it's still better for most people to form relationships with someone who shares their beliefs and hobbies.
Kate Yakimchuk research couple relationship attraction 9 September 2023
How to start liking your mirror reflection: It's time to love yourself
Nowadays, lots of people have body image issues, so they can't stand seeing their own reflection. Learning to like your mirror reflection and fostering a positive self-image can be a gradual process that involves self-acceptance and self-compassion.
Kate Yakimchuk insecurity appearance self-esteem 9 September 2023