The real-life diseases that spread the vampire myth
Source: BBC
Vampire stories began way before Dracula. Find out about the real-life afflictions that made people believe frightening tales.
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Seven Time Management Strategies from Some Brilliant Teenage Prodigies
Source: Fast Company
Does it seem as if there is never enough time to get all your work done? Everyone has the same number of hours a week, but these teens manage their time well. Read their strategies for fitting in time for work and play.
Emily Dickinson’s mystifying in-sight
Source: Hektoen International: A Journal of Medical Humanities
Imagery of vision and eyes permeates Emily Dickinson’s poetry. In this article, humanities professor and physician Larry Zaroff (with Tony Chan) provides a medical rationale for one of Dickinson’s most powerful metaphors.
10 Signs That You Might Have Fear of Failure
Source: Psychology Today
No one likes to fail, but fear of failure can be overcome. Read why people might fear failure and what they can do to conquer it.
Choir Singers’ Hearts Beat as One
Source: CNN
The national anthem, your school’s alma mater or fight song—singing in a group can make you feel emotionally connected. But is there also a physiological response? Read this article to find out.
How Nature Resets Our Minds and Bodies
Source: The Atlantic
Many people find that spending time in nature reduces stress. It turns out that nature may also help the body heal from physical illnesses. Read this article to learn more about the benefits of being exposed to the outdoors.
The Storm After the Storm: Disaster’s Mental Toll
Source: WebMD
Survivors of natural disasters have more to deal with than simply rebuilding lost homes. Many will also suffer from PTSD: post-traumatic stress disorder.
How your worst fears stack up against reality
Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Why do people generally consider flying more dangerous than driving, when far more people are killed in car crashes than airline disasters? An Australian analysis of summertime fears helps you understand your own worries.
Helping Strangers May Help Teens’ Self-Esteem
Source: NPR
A recent study suggests that teenagers can increase their sense of self-worth by voluntarily helping strangers, even with small, simple acts of kindness.
What Is Schizophrenia?
Source: American Psychiatric Association
The main character in “The Night Face Up” is unable to determine which of his two sets of experiences is reality. Read about a disorder with similar symptoms.