A healthy mind in a healthy body: mental health problems and solutions, scientific findings, and interesting facts on psychology and mental health. Incredible hypotheses about the human conscious and subconscious mind.
Depression and anxiety are debilitating diseases that stop the sufferer from experiencing life to the fullest. Some argue that recreational drugs can alleviate the symptoms of depression and anxiety, whilst others claim it brings on worse feelings. However, new research published on Motherboard [1] has found that a small dose…
We are often told which ingredients to avoid for weight loss and which to consume to improve our general physical appearance, but considering what we put into our bodies for our brain health is equally, if not more, important. We’ve covered the essential vitamins and brain food we should be…
Why do we cry? Have you ever asked yourself this question? We cry for countless reasons. My dog died. I just got engaged. An earthquake leaves thousands homeless. “Time in a Bottle” comes on the radio. I passed my college physics exam. My best friend has leukemia. My daughter just gave…
Talking to yourself may be generally considered a sign of madness, but it seems that in reality, it’s quite the opposite, at least, according to a recent study. I find I am talking out loud at times, whether I am in a situation, like putting a DIY project together, or…
A recent study has shown some interesting results about people and the way they like their coffee or beer. Your food choices can actually show a lot more about your personality than you think. Results that were published in a journal called 'Appetite' show that people who prefer bitter/sour foods…
As much as we’d like to think we know ourselves and our own minds, in actual fact there is a lot that we don’t know, are yet to discover and sometimes may not ever know. The human mind works in mysterious ways and the endless studies into different aspects can…
It’s not unusual for people to associate psychology with highly paid individuals who listen to the problems of those who are mentally unstable. In reality, psychology is a fascinating study of the mind and behavior and is present in our daily lives. Here are some of the most common myths…
Social media has well and truly taken over our lives. Almost two-thirds of American adults are using social media platforms and, unsurprisingly, 90% of young adults between the ages of 18 to 29 are active on social networking websites. Everywhere we turn, social media is mentioned, demonstrated and used by…