The number of children being raised in a single-parent family is higher than ever before. In earlier civilisations, the untimely death of a partner was usually the only circumstance surrounding a single-parent family. But in the modern era, there are many reasons that contribute to the sharp increase of single-parent…
It’s been a long time since I had to study for an exam. But can science improve the way we study? A recent study suggests that by using certain memory hacks, we can remember more. We have all at some time had to study for an important exam. So it…
Don’t just approach someone and speak. Learn communication styles to get your point across much easier. You might see communication as a fairly simple part of life. The truth is, there are many different communication styles which people use. Now, I don’t mean styles like aggressive or passive communication, rather…
The consumer society we live in has altered our perceptions on so many levels. It has changed the way we see things in our everyday lives. The consumer society wants us to believe that in order to be happy, we need to constantly buy newer and better things. Life becomes…
Is psychic healing real? If so, can science explain how it works? Psychic healing works on the premise that our bodies are out of balance. As such, it aims to restore that balance with the power of touch. It helps if we think about disease being, quite literally, ‘dis-ease’, in…
Throughout history, famous people with schizophrenia have received recognition and praise for their unique accomplishments and careers. Yet, we rarely hear about their struggles with this mental illness as it's a topic the media does not cover often. Schizophrenia is a chronic mental health disorder affecting approximately 1 percent of the…
Everyone has had the advice to think outside the box but not what it means to do so, or even how to do it. As we get older, we can easily get stuck in a routine way of thinking and working. This can stunt our professional and personal growth because…
Before we start, I’d like to ask you a question. Why are you here? I don’t mean in the biblical sense. I mean, why are you interested in history's worst serial killers? Why do serial killers capture our attention? Is it because we simply can’t comprehend how they could carry…
