Category Human Quirks

Source: Lakshmiraman Oza/Pixabay “Do you think all mental illnesses have a physical component in the brain?” someone once asked me. “Absolute!” I replied. Then I noted that I did not believe that the mind and the brain are the same,…

Having roommates can be great if you want to be more social. You can go into town together, spend cozy evenings with a hot cup of tea and a movie, and have someone help you in case of an emergency.…

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The research is consistent and clear. Higher levels of physical activity protect against clinical depression. These findings were reaffirmed in a recent study JAMA Network open study. This time, the evidence came in the form of a meta-analysis where researchers…

Cults are a hot topic. But, perhaps unsurprisingly given the methods of influence they use, they are opaque to the public. After decades of studying cults and the methods of undue influence they and others exert, I have identified common,…

Here’s a riddle for you, pandas: What’s something that gives you chills without the need for cold weather? Keeps you glued to the edge of your seat but isn’t a rollercoaster? Gets dissected in podcasts but has nothing to do…

Here in Stockholm, it’s probably the murder of prime minister Olof Palme. It’s not only strange that someone could murder the prime minister in the middle of the capital and not get caught, but both witnesses and police have said…

Spending time in quiet solitude – free from the presence of others and from our screens, devices and other distractions – is becoming increasingly challenging these days, with a multitude of distractions just an arm’s length away. But that doesn’t…

Therapy dog ​​elicits smile from student Source: Adam Lauzé Photography; used with permission I must admit that I was not aware that there was a unique field dedicated to understanding the role smiling plays in human physical and mental health.…

Source: Jonathan Colson and Derek Berkey/Used with permission As people reach their 40s and 50s, they often face new and complex health problems. The natural aging process can slow down the body and mental and emotional stress can increase due…