Laughter really can be medicine: what science says (and how to use it)
“Laughter is the best medicine” isn’t just a feel-good slogan. Across cardiology, immunology, endocrinology, and psychology, there’s growing evidence that the act of laughing produces measurable, beneficial changes in the body and brain. Below is...
August 26, 2025 8:30 pmEmotional Intelligence: The Science of Understanding and Managing Emotions
In a world where IQ (Intelligence Quotient) has long been seen as the gold standard for success, research over the past three decades has revealed another equally important—if not more crucial—predictor of personal and professional...
August 11, 2025 6:51 amFLOW: The Psychology of Optimal Experience – Understanding the Science of Deep Engagement
In a world filled with distractions, constant notifications, and fragmented attention, finding a state of complete absorption in an activity can feel almost impossible. Yet, over three decades ago, psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi introduced the concept...
August 9, 2025 11:39 pmHow to Mentally Support Someone Close to You – Even When You’re Busy
In a world that never stops spinning, where personal and professional obligations often take center stage, finding time to emotionally support a loved one can feel overwhelming. But emotional support doesn’t always require grand gestures...
July 26, 2025 4:43 pmBipolar Disorder: Understanding the Highs and Lows of Mood
“Bipolar disorder isn’t about mood swings alone; it’s about the intensity and duration of those moods—and how they can turn life into a rollercoaster of emotions.” What Is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder is a chronic...
July 25, 2025 5:10 amBeyond the Label: Living and Thriving with Autism
Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is not a disease—it’s a neurodevelopment condition that affects how a person communicates, interacts...
July 25, 2025
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Understanding the Spectrum of Neurodiversity
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is not a disease—it is a neuro developmental condition characterized by a wide range of strengths...
July 25, 2025
Hoarding Disorder: When Clutter Becomes a Crisis
Understanding the Psychology, Impact, and Path to Healing In every home, it’s normal to hold onto items of sentimental value...
July 25, 2025
Heartache, Lost Love, and Grief: It’s Not the Heart — It’s Mostly the Mind
We often say, “My heart is broken,” or “I’m heartbroken,” in the throes of pain, rejection, or grief. But science...
July 25, 2025
The Hidden Toll of Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes, and Solutions
1. What Is Anxiety? Anxiety is a natural bodily and mental response to stress or perceived threats. It activates our...
July 23, 2025
Body Image and Mental Health: A Deep Connection We Must Talk About
In today’s hyper-visual, digitally driven world, how we see ourselves often becomes more important than how we feel about ourselves....
July 22, 2025
Hooked on Reels: Understanding Reel Addiction and How to Reclaim Your Time and Mind
It starts innocently—just one reel during your lunch break. Then, suddenly, it’s midnight, and you’ve mindlessly scrolled through hundreds. If...
July 20, 2025