The mental selfie: why we see ourselves differently than others do
Mirrors, selfies, reflections in glass – there are several ways we can see our own appearance. The problem is that they often mislead us. What…
Author: Dr. Parviz
Heart diseases – stress to blame?
The heart is traditionally regarded as a barometer of emotions and experiences. This heart is shattered by unhappiness, trembles from delight, and freezes from fear.…
More than just “flight” or “fight”: how stress affects the brain and body
You are walking through a dysfunctional area late at night when you suddenly see a dark silhouette ahead of you. In an emotional sense, it…
Sex vs. stress
Sensuality: How it Can Make You Feel Better “Writing poetry after Auschwitz is barbaric,” declared the German philosopher Theodor Adorno in 1949. Mark Strand, an…
Taking care of your teeth? The most important thing about choosing a brush, paste, and technique
A human normally has 32 teeth. By the time we reach age thirteen, we have all the teeth: 8 incisors, 4 canines, 8 premolars and…
Burnout: non-obvious causes
Strategies for dealing with them People often believe that a high income, regular vacations, and meditation act as reliable protections against burnout. However, even freelancers,…