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Is trypophobia real?

January 4, 2018 by - No Comment

Is trypophobia real?

A look at trypophobia, a condition where a person has a fear of clusters of small holes. Included is detail on what triggers the condition and treatments.

What to know about avoiding depression

A look at how to avoid depression, a medical condition resulting in low mood. Included are details on 7 natural ways to prevent relapse.

What are cluster B personality disorders?

A person with a cluster B personality disorder may have trouble controlling their emotions and display seemingly irrational behaviors. Learn more.

Early puberty increases depression risk in adulthood

Previous research found a link between early puberty and mental health. A recent study asked whether the impact can still be measured into adulthood.

What you should know about oppositional defiant disorder

A look at oppositional defiant disorder, a condition resulting in persistent irrational defiant behavior. Included is detail on diagnosis and treatment.

Everything you need to know about histrionic personality disorder

A look at histrionic personality disorder, a condition resulting in emotionally charged behavior. Included are details on treatment and the outlook.

How social media reflects our daily mood changes

Researchers used 800 million Twitter messages to determine the connection between daily and seasonal, and positive and negative mood changes.

How to be happy in 2018

December 28, 2017 by - No Comment

How to be happy in 2018

As you’re busily drafting your New Year’s resolutions, here are our tips for making 2018 a happy year, focusing on boosting your sense of well-being.

Reading aloud boosts memory

Want to improve your memory? Try reading out loud. A new study by researchers from Canada suggests that this can considerably raise verbal memory recall.

How writing could make you more altruistic

Researchers reveal that writing about feelings of gratitude in a journal increases altruism in participants who favor charitable giving over themselves.