Social anxiety is something nearly 15 million people suffer from worldwide, yet, it is still a mental illness that many misunderstand. Social anxiety can be described as a fear of human interaction and not surprisingly, is the third-largest mental health issue in the United States. Alongside feelings of nervousness, panic,…
Anxiety: does it come from our mothers and fathers, or is it something created by our experiences and environment? Studies show that depression and anxiety are both inherited and have roots in the way we live. Depression and anxiety are common disorders, the average age of onset being 11. About…
With more and more people deciding that busy, bustling cities are an ideal place to live, the idea of going on long country walks surrounded by Mother Nature is long forgotten. However, a new study has found that walking in nature can reduce negativity and clear your head. The study was…
Think back to the time when you were young and you found yourself utterly lost in an activity. Perhaps you were drawing or coloring, immersed in an imaginary world with your toys, or lying on the floor putting together puzzle pieces, completely unaware of outside cares or distractions. Now, remember…
New research published in Live Science [1] claimed that the humans have been predominantly right-handed for over 500,000 years, however, left-handed people make up 10 percent of the population, undoubtedly making them the odd ones out. There has been lots of research into why some people prefer to use their…
The web is an amazing resource for all sorts of information. No longer do you have to bust out a farmer’s almanac to see a detailed history of a specific region’s climate history because, chances are, that information has been archived online. No longer are we reliant on atlases to…
Whether it’s leading countries, being part of a creative community or just wanting to experiment – at some point, some of the most famous names in history have tried or been addicted to drugs of some kind. Here’s the round-up of the most brilliant minds in history and the drugs…
Depression has always been seen as a mood disorder to those who haven’t experienced it and sometimes, even those who have don’t understand the science behind the way depression affects your brain. New research has come to light showing that depression can change your DNA and change the way in…
