(Vivek Roy) Pregnancy is a beautiful journey for a woman.
Consciousness
Memory and Trauma: What’s the Link?
(Exploring Your Mind) In this article, we’re going to talk about the link between memory and trauma and the ways that an intense emotional disruption can impact your mind. Through the lens of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), we’ll explain the difference between traumatic memories and regular ones.
Scientists: Golden Ratio Observed In Human Skulls — Does this Mean We’re Pre-Programmed to Understand Fractal Realities?
(Justin Deschamps) The golden ratio is a number or mathematic constant found almost everywhere in nature. It’s also used in the development of technology, and user interfaces, as human beings seem to be innately programmed to respond to the so-called golden number. Recently, a team of scientists discovered that the spatial morphology, or shape, of the human skull, is more reflective of the golden ratio than other animals. What might this mean?
New Baby Smell: How Newborn Babies’ Head Odor Facilitates Bonding
(Neuroscience News) A team led by Kobe University Professor Mamiko Ozaki (Department of Biology, Graduate School of Science) has become the first to identify the chemical makeup of the odors produced by newborn babies’ heads. The results shed more light on the olfactory importance of newborns’ heads in mother-baby and kin recognition. They also developed a non-invasive and stress-free method of sampling these odors directly from heads of the babies.
Introverts Don’t Hate People, They Hate Shallow Socializing
(Rachel Ginder) I like to make jokes about how much I hate people. As an introvert, it’s easy to do. The stereotype of the misanthropic introvert is backed by countless Facebook memes and pop culture references. Think of the animated character Daria with her oversized glasses and a book in her hand, or that catchy quote from Charles Bukowski, “I don’t hate people, I just feel better when they aren’t around.”
Your Brain and Singing: Why Singing in a Choir Makes You Happier
(Erin Elizabeth) Singing in a choir brings joy not only to the audience that is listening but also to the choir members themselves.
Study Identifies Psychology of Attraction to Religious Deities and Super-Heroes
(Neuroscience News) A new psychological study published by University of Otago researchers has addressed centuries-old questions about how and why supernatural beings are worshipped.
Self-Destructive Behaviors in Relationships
(Exploring Your Mind) What are the most self-destructive behaviors in romantic relationships?
Heart Coherence and Earth’s Field: Study Validates Effectiveness of Heart Lock-In Technique
(Heart Math) The Heart Lock-In® Technique, one of HeartMath’s earliest tools, has helped individuals and groups increase heart-rhythm coherence for many years. Now a study* has validated the tool’s effect on synchronization between the heart and geomagnetic activity, which is significant because this synchronization is associated with better health.
23 Bruce Lee Quotes To Help You Live A More Impactful Life
(Ruan Van Zijl) The famous martial artist, philosopher, and actor Bruce Lee was born on the 27th of November 1940 in China Town, San Francisco. He lived a very short and very powerful life. He is remembered as the figure that popularized kung fu around the world.
The Fun Theory: Rewards Over Punishments
(Exploring Your Mind) The fun theory is based on the idea that people are more likely to do things that take some effort if they have a fun thing as an incentive. In other words, a rewards system can shape people’s behavior.
Mindfulness Strategies and Techniques
(Exploring The Mind) Resorting to mindfulness techniques can help you be more flexible, control your attention, and face any situations that come your way.
Destructive Pride in Borderline Personality Disorder
(Exploring Your Mind) In many cases, the destructive pride characteristic of borderline personality disorder is nothing but a mask that hides an extreme fear of criticism. In this article, we’re going to tell you all about it.
Your Brain Thinks Your Meanings are More Real Than Reality Itself
Your Brain Thinks Your Meanings are More Real Than Reality Itself
Teenagers Less Likely to Respond to Mothers with Controlling Tone of Voice
(Neuroscience) Teenagers are less likely to cooperate and put effort into their mother’s requests when they are said in a controlling tone of voice, researchers have found.