Category Archives: Health & Wellness

In today’s fast-paced, capitalistic world, the pursuit of wealth is often mistakenly equated with the pursuit of happiness. The more money people earn and the more possessions they accumulate, the closer they believe they are to achieving happiness. But is this belief true? Not quite. Why Material Wealth Falls Short Research shows that chasing happiness[…]

Intelligent People Are More Likely to Do Stupid Things Not only are more intelligent individuals more likely to consume more alcohol more frequently, but they are also more likely to engage in binge drinking and to get drunk. In an earlier post, I show that consistent with the prediction of the Hypothesis, more intelligent individuals consume larger quantities of alcohol[…]

Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Research on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) identifies five key factors that can negatively impact a child’s mental and physical health in the long term. Studies suggest that many adults with significant challenges faced at least two of these adverse events during childhood. Five Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Physical Abuse Physical[…]

What is Deja Vu & How Do I Recognize & Use it in My Life “Deja Vu” is a common intuitive experience that has happened to many of us. The expression is derived from the French, meaning “already seen.” When it occurs, it seems to spark our memory of a place we have already been, a person[…]

Why do people find it so difficult to change old habits? Whether it’s a manager frustrated with employees or individuals stuck in destructive behavior patterns, breaking free can feel impossible. However, recent brain research provides powerful insights into why habits persist and how they can be changed effectively. Why Habits Are Hard to Break The[…]

The transition from adolescence to adulthood can be a complex and challenging phase for both teenagers and their parents. Different legal age milestones—such as driving at 16, voting at 18, and drinking at 21—often create conflicting expectations for teens. Coupled with rapid advancements in technology, adolescents must navigate a dynamic landscape filled with developmental tasks,[…]

Junk Food Has Learned to Fool Humans Into Ever-increasing Consumption It seems too clever, too diabolic to be true. A recent study shows that foods high in saturated fat — ice cream, cheese, red meat — cause your brain to secrete chemicals that tell the body to ignore biological signals of fullness (like leptin and insulin). The[…]

The myth of Narcissus and Echo is more than just an ancient story—it’s a powerful lesson about the struggles of being in a relationship with a narcissist. Taken from Ovid’s Metamorphoses, the story of Echo and Narcissus highlights the imbalance and pain often found in such relationships. One person is consumed with their self-image and[…]

Relationships are an integral part of the human experience. They spark joy, provide meaning, and shape who we are. Yet, navigating love and connection often feels like a delicate balance between vulnerability and independence. Why do some people fear intimacy, while others cling to relationships? This article explores the psychological dynamics of relationships and how[…]

You are you! Never compare! Leo Babauta skillfully discusses contrasts in reference to making comparisons in his one of well-known blogs on Zen Habits. He records some solid, supportive systems that we can attempt. Here are some of the most loved recommendations that are very well documented by him and are believed to be profitable[…]