A new study says that another individual’s stress can alter your brain the same way your own stress does. Additionally, these harmful side effects of stress can be reversed by social interactions—at least in…
Mental Health
Stress is a normal part of life, but when it becomes too much it can cause you to suffer physically, mentally, and emotionally. The good news is we have power over many potential external…
Many people argue about whether cats or dogs are the “better” pet—and a large part of the argument has to do with their intelligence. While the majority seem to claim that cats are more intelligent, recent…
Autism spectrum disorder is defined as a neurological and developmental disorder that begins in childhood and affects the individual for the duration of his or her life. This disorder can have damaging effects on one’s life from hindering social…
We have long disagreed over whether aggressive behavior is inborn or learned—which has led to many research efforts, including the Bobo doll experiment. This study concluded that children become aggressive through observational learning; that is, through…
Assertive behavior and aggression are different approaches to handling confrontation, which have distinguishing factors and lead to very different outcomes. First, assertive behavior is typically a positive form of expression, while aggression is a negative form…
The common belief is that video games cause aggression in real life—but research shows this isn’t the case. Cultivation theory summarizes this belief; however, a University of York study shows that violent video games doesn’t…
When my parents decided to divorce, I was 19 years old and a sophomore in college. Fortunately, because I was 19, I was able to cope (mostly). I was able to understand and adjust accordingly….
Any breakup is hard, but divorce is especially difficult, as you have to say goodbye to the person you planned to spend forever with. Fortunately, you can take matters into your own hands and recover: the…
Eating well and exercising frequently comes with many benefits: this healthy lifestyle can help us reach or maintain a healthy weight, improve muscle strength, and even help to regulate our mood. This is apparent when we slack…
The unfortunate truth is that many people lie, and it isn’t always easy to tell when we’re being deceived. And while we all are at risk of being lied to on any given day,…
We all lie from time to time, but there are some people who make a habit of it—these are compulsive liars, and they can cause serious harm to themselves as well as the people around them. If you’re a compulsive or pathological liar, the good news…
