Tag Archives: Health & Medicine

People With Negative Self-Image Experience Setbacks More Frequently

Self-esteem can greatly impact aspects of our lives, for better or worse. A positive self-esteem is critical to avoiding setbacks and building ourselves up. Gain insight into why this occurs and learn how to make a positive change.

Phobias and Irrational Fears

While everyone experiences fears, some have a particularly hard time dealing with them. Skim the text to find out why, as well as ways to overcome those that are most interesting to you.

Building Social Bonds: connections that promote well-being

Read about the importance of the social bonds we make and maintain as well as how these connections make us healthier and happier.

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo a global health emergency

Learn about the deadly outbreak of Ebola in Africa, how it spreads quickly, and why it is so difficult to contain.

Why We Want to Squeeze Cute, Little Things

Cute aggression is the feeling of wanting to squeeze or pinch something we think is adorable.

Maternal deaths fall across globe but rise in U.S., doubling in Texas

Giving birth used to be one of the most dangerous things a woman could do, until medical advancements about a century ago improved outcomes. So why might the United States—and one state in particular— be sliding backward in this key statistic?

How can I overcome my fear of public speaking?

Are you nervous when you have to speak in front of your class? Check out some tips on how to conquer this common fear.

How Cancer Starts

Cancer is not a disease that people catch—instead, it is the result of mutations, or changes at the cellular level. Find out how these tiny changes can make things go very wrong.

Brain Scans of Hoarders Reveal Why They Never De-Clutter

Would you have trouble parting with your favorite things? A hoarder is a person who collects items and can’t discard any of them. Often, the homes of hoarders are completely full, with only enough room left to walk from room to room. A new study using brain scans helps shed light on why people behave this way.

Woman With No Fear Intrigues Scientists

Read about a rare genetic condition which causes calcium deposits to build in the part of the brain which is responsible for the fear response, rendering it useless.

Movies may cause special effects on the body

Watching movies doesn’t just affect our brains; it also affects our bodies. Find out how the effects of horror movies compare with those of other genres.

11 scientific reasons you should be spending more time outside

This article lists eight advantages, including benefits for your health and mental well-being, of spending time in nature.

Finding connections to nature in cities is key to healthy urban living

How does living in a big city, where there are relatively few opportunities to interact with the natural world, affect a person’s health? What’s it like to grow up in a place where city lights obscure the stars? This article explains why it’s important for urban dwellers to connect with nature.

Climate Change Is A Public Health Emergency, Doctor Says. Here’s How To Respond

You may not think of climate change as an issue of public health. However, the doctors featured in this article view it as part of their responsibility to help to address the threats to human life and health posed by climate change, such as the devastation caused by increasingly severe wildfires.

The Poison Supper Club That Made Our Food Safe

Would you volunteer to eat a dinner you knew was poisoned? That was exactly what a group of 12 volunteers did in the early 1900s. Watch the video to learn more about what they ate and how this influenced the food we eat today.

Dogs Can Sniff Out Cancer With Nearly 97% Accuracy, Says Study

Dogs are humanity’s best friends, but we may have even more reason to love them. Read the article to learn more about how dogs could be the key to detecting cancer in people.