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Along with our communal focus on natural healing, my family has always been one that also believes in science. For example, when my mother was diagnosed with cancer in 2006, the oncologist informed her that the cancer had progressed too much to try a natural treatment that may or may not work. Trusting the doctor’s expertise, my mother went through chemotherapy and has been cancer-free since. You can imagine, then, how surprised I was when the vaccine for COVID-19 became available in 2021, and I was the only one in my family to get inoculated....

In April, PLOS One published the findings of a survey-based study on more than 1,600 people. It found that those who experienced increased levels of depression and anxiety during the pandemic also tended to be the least active. People also said that anxiety, lack of social support, and limited access to workout equipment and space made it difficult to get motivated to exercise. The Study A team of researchers from McMaster University and Western University in Ontario, Canada, surveyed 1,669 people to learn about how their physical activity, sedentary behavior, and mental health changed during the initial COVID-19 lockdowns, as compared to before the pandemic....

Everyone experiences worry from time to time. However, some people may experience very severe worry to the point that the worry occurs constantly throughout the day and feels uncontrollable. There is some evidence that people with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be more likely than others to struggle with worry.​ Why Worry? Although worry often goes along with anxiety, some people may worry in an attempt to manage their anxiety....

How Does Selective Attention Work? At any given moment, we are subjected to a constant barrage of sensory information. The blare of a car horn from the street outside, the chatter of your friends, the click of the keys as you type a paper for school, the hum of the heater as it keeps your room warm on a brisk autumn day. But in most cases, we don’t pay attention to each and every one of these sensory experiences....

Social desirability bias refers to the need individuals feel to respond in a manner that is considered societally acceptable, which may apply to over-reporting of societally acceptable behaviors and under-reporting of societally unacceptable behaviors in sexual behavior research. Since social desirability bias may impact sexual behavior research, a measure of social desirability needs to be included and taken into consideration by researchers to mitigate its potential occurrence. How Social Desirability Bias Works Social desirability bias refers to the need to respond in a way that is deemed societally acceptable, even if it’s anonymous, and a review of sexual behavior research found that it may alter self-reported results that cannot be factually checked....

While this shortcut can speed up the decision-making process, it can also lead to poor choices and stereotypes. Take a closer look at what the representativeness heuristic is and how it works. Follow Now : Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts What Is the Representativeness Heuristic? The representativeness heuristic involves estimating the likelihood of an event by comparing it to an existing prototype that already exists in our minds....

First, we’ll show you how to set up your server and enable the emoji picker, then go over how to upload custom emojis and give you some guidelines for creating them. Finally, we’ll show you how to use emojis in different contexts within Discord. Then, you’ll be an emoji pro and ready to make your Discord server stand out. Setting up your Discord server Before you can start adding emojis to your Discord server, you’ll need to set it up....

Meet John Burns John Burns is the CEO of TB12, the wellness company founded by Superbowl Champion Tom Brady. TB12’s mission is to educate and inspire athletes to excel in sports and live by providing access to health and wellness resources. A major aspect of what they do focuses on mindset. John is also the host of the Keep Going podcast. His show focuses on helping people perform at their peak....

Finding a therapist can feel like an arduous task, but it doesn’t have to be one. There are many systems to help make the process easier than you might expect! If you’re looking for trans-affirming mental health care, or you’ve offered to help someone in their search, read on to learn how to find it. Why Gender Affirming Mental Health Care Matters Why is it important that a transgender person has access to trans-affirming mental health care?...

In order to find a solution for this problem, it is important to first understand the source of the problem. By figuring out why your child does not want to take their medication, you can then work on finding a solution. This article discusses some of the reasons why kids may struggle to take their medication. It also explores some strategies you can use to make it easier for kids to take medicine....

This article explores the characteristics of emotional intimacy and what you can do to improve your connection with your partner. What Is Emotional Intimacy? Emotional intimacy is generally defined as a closeness in which both partners feel secure and loved and in which trust and communication abounds. When you are emotionally intimate with your spouse, you may feel as if you can see into the other’s soul, knowing their hopes, dreams, and fears and understanding them at a deep level....

Researchers also have found that the absence of distress doesn’t necessarily indicate a person has high psychological well-being. High psychological well-being is about feeling happy and doing well. People with high psychological well-being report feeling capable, happy, well-supported, and satisfied with life. Why Your Psychological Well-Being Matters Studies have discovered that people with higher psychological well-being are more likely to live healthier and longer lives. They are also more likely to enjoy a better quality of life....

Does this person add value to your life? How long have you been together? Have you been through hard times and made it out together? These types of things will factor into your decision. In this article, you’ll learn what you should consider before breaking up with your current partner. It also provides some questions you should ask yourself during the decision-making process and urges you to reflect on how your actions may have affected the relationship....

This article discusses things you can do to maintain strong interpersonal relationships with loved ones, friends, colleagues, and others in your life. It also covers why these relationships are so important and what you can do when they do end. Be Open In order to form and maintain strong bonds with others, there needs to be a mutual give-and-take when it comes to sharing information with one another. People need to open up to you, but you also have to be willing to let others in and share details about your experiences, emotions, and opinions....

This can be especially useful if you want to have a bigger screen for the call or if you don’t have a compatible device with you at the moment. Requirements To use WhatsApp video call on a PC, there are a few conditions that you’ll need tо have in place. First and foremost, you’ll need to have the WhatsApp desktop app installed on your PC or have access to a web browser that is compatible with WhatsApp web....

The following are just a few of the basic questions that many people ask when considering a career in psychology. Types The title of psychologist is often used as a blanket term to describe anyone who works in a psychology field, but there are actually major differences between different types of psychologists. For example, some psychologists known as clinical psychologists work with people who are experiencing psychological difficulties and perform tasks such as assessing, diagnosing, and treating these clients....

Chances are, once the heavy emotions from the divorce have lightened, you may be interested in dating again. And chances also are, that’s something you haven’t done in quite a while! You might be at a loss on where to begin. Before you start dating, learn about how you can discern if you’re ready to date, and once you are, how you can go about meeting new people. How to Know If You’re Ready to Date Thinking about dipping your toes in the dating pool?...

Meet Ethan Suplee Ethan Suplee is an actor who is known for his roles on TV shows like “Boy Meets World” and “My Name Is Earl” as well as movies like “American History X,” “The Wolf of Wallstreet,” “John Q,” and “Remember the Titans.” In many of his acting roles, Ethan was morbidly obese. But food wasn’t his only addiction. He struggled with addiction to drugs and alcohol as well. After being told that he was going to die due to the severity of his health issues stemming from his weight and addiction, Ethan decided to try and get healthier....