What Is Social Media Addiction?
Social media is a double-edged sword… if one doesn’t learn how to use it well, it can cause more harm than good. Throughout this article, you will learn more about social media addiction and how social media is disguisedly affecting us in ways we might…
Hold the Reins: Anger Management
“That person just stole my parking spot!” “How dare you talk to me that way?!” We all get angry at times. It’s a completely normal emotion and anyone can experience it from time to time. Anger is an emotional state that is expressed as irritation…
Stuttering and Emotions: The Emotional Aspect of Stuttering
I don’t think I’m good with words. Whether I’m on stage or among friends and family, it is hard for me to complete a sentence without pausing and repeating. My classmates at school are making fun of me for repeating words. Daniel, a 12 years-old…
Why Embracing Diversity Is Necessary?
Diversity in societies is an ordinary phenomenon. Societies, all over the world, are full of different types and groups of people. This diversity can open up a space for hate, despise, intolerance and other inhumane ways of looking upon others. It is more than important…
The Brain on Porn: Desensitization and Porn
Addiction is becoming more widespread nowadays than ever. Take pornography addiction as an example; it has become more common as it’s a lot easier now to have access to pornographic content on the internet. The harmful consequences of porn addiction are in fact alarming, and…
Medical Conditions That Affect the Brain (Part II)
In the previous article, we’ve talked about heart disease, diabetes and strokes, now we’ll be covering several other conditions. In this part we’ll be discussing obesity and different types of dementia and how to prevent them. You may be familiar with the fact that obesity…
Medical Conditions That Affect the Brain
It is no surprise that physical and mental health are very much related. Doctors often say, “What’s good for the heart is good for the brain.” This is because the brain relies on vital supplies of oxygen and nutrients that are pumped to it by…
Why Some Memories Stick?
Did you ever know there are certain kinds of memories which people are more likely to remember than others? It is said that the most memorable events are those associated with emotions, and that emotionally charged experiences are more likely to be remembered than less…
Anatomy of the Human Brain
Have you ever wondered what’s a brain made of? Or how does it function? You might be wondering now why that would be important. Well, in fact, the brain is the most important organ in our bodies. Not only we need to take care of…
