What’s preventing us from changing bad habits? Oftentimes, we tell ourselves we need the habit to combat stress. Smokers often cite that now is a “really stressful time” for them and it’s not the right time to quit smoking. The same can be said for nail biting, heavy drinking, etc. People are generally less happy [...]
Every year, there are new reports of violent acts done by those on antidepressants or other psychiatric medication. In some cases, psychiatric medication is directly related to acts of violence. Researchers have long wondered just how closely the two are related. A new study may shed some light on the subject. Details on the Study [...]
Supporters in favor of DNA sequencing won a huge victory recently when it was reported that DNA sequencing greatly aided in the treatment of a sick child and may have even saved the child’s life. Nicholas Volker, a six-year-old child with a long and complicated history, was successfully treated after scientists used DNA sequencing to [...]
Why Do We Like Music? Music is one of the great variations in the world. Many people state they couldn’t live without music. The types of music, however, vary widely. Popular genres include rock, pop, techno, rap, R&B, etc. The music we listen today is incredibly different from what we listened to ten years ago. [...]
It’s been long known that sexuality is key to a healthy relationship and can be instrumental in improving happiness and mental health. If your relationship’s sexuality has stagnated or you just need help maintaining your sexual relationships, here are some key things to remember. 1.) One out of five married couples have a non-sexual relationship. [...]
Can you grow new neurons in your brain? We’ve all been taught that brain cells don’t come back. When you lose them, you’re done. This is often used to teach kids or teens to stay away from drugs. However, research has long shown it’s possible to grow new neurons. So how can we best nurture [...]
Everyone knows that one married couple that makes us sick. They have the white picket fence, the dog, the 2.5 kids and a seemingly psychic communication system. They have it all and worst of all, they know it. For single people, it may seem like these smug married types are sickening, but new studies prove [...]
Image by MikevZ via Flickr I recently purchased a new home with my wife. We had been renters for many years and were so glad to find a place of our own. She wanted a place where she could have a great yard to start the flower garden she always wanted. I wanted a home [...]
Image by Getty Images via @daylife Our society has grown accustomed to having things delivered to us fast. We get our food, our internet and our text messages in an instant. However, there is one aspect of our lives that can’t be rushed and that is the journey of recovery. No matter which type of [...]
Like all things, trends come and go, but the latest notion guiding the interior design of many people’s homes is to clean out the clutter created during more acquisitive times. Far from just a simple spring cleaning, in which a tiny percentage of one’s belongings are given away and the majority is clung to like [...]
