Mental health content on TikTok has been popular as long as the app has been around. However, the surge in both accurate information and misinformation regarding mental illnesses and neurodivergence has resulted in millions of Brits choosing to self-diagnose over seeking professional assistance. Relying On Influencers For A Diagnosis Due to long waiting lists for … Read more
Image: AP (AP) Lead was added to organic gasoline compounds to increase the fuel’s resistance to pre-ignition from the 1920s through its banning in 1996. Lead exposure reached its peak in the 1960s. Scientists always knew that heavy lead was a seriously bad thing for humans to be near, breathe in, or work around. In … Read more
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Earlier this year, I visited Cape Town, South Africa, for a girl’s trip. The flight to our destination lasted 15 hours — the longest I’d ever been on an airplane. As I settled into my not-quite-comfy-enough premium economy seat (you’d think that for $500, you’d get a little more legroom), two things had me literally … Read more
WHEN DO NIGHTMARES BECOME A PROBLEM? “If broken sleep leads to insufficient rest and fatigue during the day, it’s time to see a doctor,” advised Lau. “People with sleep disorders should seek help if the issue persists for more than a week. Nightmares may also be a symptom of PTSD, in which case, psychological help … Read more
Most people (56.8%) around the world identify as introverts, according to a 2020 study from The Myers-Briggs Company. Those with an introverted personality are often reflective and self-aware, prefer to write rather than speak and feel tired after being in a crowd. Naturally, many introverts aren’t big fans of public speaking. Addressing an audience might … Read more
A senior IDF official decided yesterday on an operation to disrupt Nasrallah’s speech by creating a sonic boom, primarily to send a warning message to him and Hezbollah commanders. “We can fly anywhere at any time and perform sonic booms daily or conduct other operations,” the official said. Nasrallah himself mentioned this in his … Read more
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There are many things in life I feel in control of, like how I respond to conflict or how many days a week I go to the gym. But when it comes to watching reality dating shows, self-control goes out the window. So when my friends begged me to dive into the Love Island franchise, … Read more
As It Happens6:19What bad karaoke tells us about the science of blushing When researchers set out to learn what happens to our brains when we blush, they faced a conundrum — how could they sufficiently humiliate their study’s subjects as they lay alone in a dark MRI machine? “We were thinking, well, what can we … Read more
The Islamic Republic goes to great lengths to invest in influencing minds across the globe to act against Israel and the US. The Jerusalem Post recently spoke with Aviram Bellaishe, vice president at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, to hear more about these efforts. Bellaishe manages the center’s relationships with Arab countries – … Read more
Narcissism presents a paradox in psychology, characterized by extremes in both positive and negative behaviors. According to W. Keith Campbell, interacting with narcissists is akin to indulging in chocolate cake—initially gratifying but ultimately detrimental. Narcissists exude charisma and self-confidence, making them appealing at first. Research by Mitja Back and colleagues identifies four traits contributing to … Read more
