Understanding Learned Helplessness
Learned helplessness is a psychological phenomenon where people feel that nothing depends on them and that there are no possibilities for change, lead…
Author: Dr. Parviz
How Neanderthal bones earned a biologist the Nobel Prize
Svante Paabo, a Swedish biologist, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine for his discovery of the genomes of Neanderthals and Denisovans. His…
Anal sex in numbers. Hard statistics of official science
Anal sex is a widely accepted and mythologized sexual practice that has been subject to impartial scientific research. According to the Kinsey Institu…
Dermatophagia: what to do if you eat your own skin
Dermatophagia, the compulsive biting and consumption of skin on hands, lips, or inside of cheeks, is often associated with OCD or anxiety disorders. S…
Stress Infection, or Why Psychopaths Live More Peacefully
Stress is a contagious disease that can be spread not only by real-life individuals but also by characters in movies. Empathy stress, where one experi…
10 Motivating Talks to Conquer Life’s Challenges
Discover how to reduce stress, make better decisions under pressure, find love, get through a breakup, procrastinate less, and more in these 10 inspir…