Over the last few years, studies have been published against the notion of spirituality and the people who practice it. Various studies have also expanded on this, in a positive light, and delved more into social anxiety and the way it affects people's emotional intelligence, empathetic ability and IQ levels.…
Anxiety is pretty common in the human population. Research has shown that 1 in 4 people will experience an anxiety disorder in their lifetime. Anxiety can be separated from fear by the distinction that fear evolved as a response to a real or perceived immediate threat while anxiety is the…
We’ve always been warned about the psychological and physical side effects of using psychoactive drugs, but UK scientists are now conducting studies with these drugs to explore their abilities in helping cure various mental health problems. Scientists have reported that cannabis has shown positive potential for helping treat ADHD (Attention…
Walking around your house is a familiar thing, you can even do it with your eyes closed. Yet what if you could remember yourself walking through your house, driving or just living day to day life like you already did it? This creepy feeling is called Déjà vu and is…
Are you afraid of public speaking? Want to make a good first impression? It's not easy to find a way to overcome social anxiety and awkwardness. The good news is that thanks to the new psychological research, anyone can reduce their fears and insecurities in a simple way. From time…
Everyone experiences negative emotions from time to time. It is perfectly human to have them - after all, you can't be happy and cheerful all the time. Moreover, without negative emotions, we wouldn't be able to recognize and appreciate the positive ones. How would you know that you are happy…
Capgras syndrome: It's like the movie, Invasion of the Body Snatchers. It seems that some people think their relatives or loved ones have been replaced by imposters! A 21-year-old student in the U.S. had a wonderful relationship with her mother. She is the last of six children and perhaps the most…
Stress is a natural reaction to an external threat. Although managing stress can sometimes seem impossible, there are ways to calm this emotion. Our body understands the importance and the right reaction to an external threat, sometimes. But in today’s society, many situations that cause stress that has no need for…
