Category Human Quirks

Source: Alli Spotts-De Lazzer It is Wednesday, January 8, around 9 p.m. My family and I are watching television coverage of the nearest fire in Los Angeles. The mandatory evacuation area ends about a mile away and the flames are…

For many people, the mere thought of certain interactions can be enough to send shivers down their spine or cause them to feel intensely afraid of something. If you’re an introvert, you probably know the feeling. You might also know…

In fast-paced and unpredictable New York, locals must be prepared for their happy hour to turn into an unexpected party, pub crawl or gallery visit. Black pieces can be styled into sharp, intelligent and unique outfits. Even though the color…

Source: Chris Tompkins When researching trauma, most professionals classify trauma into two categories: “big T trauma” and “little T trauma.” Big T trauma includes domestic violence, sexual assault, death, war, or natural disaster. Most professionals also say it’s important to…

Timeouts are a common disciplinary method. Expert sources such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the US Centers for Disease Control recommend them. But are they really the best way for parents to deal with their children’s difficult behavior?…

Intergenerational trauma has become a buzzword in recent years. It was first explored in the research of Canadian psychiatrist Dr. Rakoff and her colleagues in 1966. They found higher levels of anxiety among descendants of Holocaust survivors. This important finding…

An official event such as the presidential inauguration asks the best in terms of decorum and sobriety of those present, with important figures donning their most elegant clothing for the occasion – except Senator John Fetterman. The 55-year-old former governor…

Authentic social identity development It is a basic human need to be your true, authentic self. Individuals who say they are authentic have better psychological and social well-being compared to those who do not feel they can act like their…

Disulfiram, often known by the brand name Antabuse, was approved by the FDA in 1951 as a first-line treatment for patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD). Most doctors today do not prescribe it because it is often assumed that patient…

Viewers of the inauguration couldn’t help but notice the striking appearance the First Lady attracted to her husband’ssecond inauguration. Adam Lippes’ deep blue ensemble, paired with an equally dark hat by Eric Javits, drew one strong reaction– but not exactly…