Have you ever heard about the 'free associations' method of psychoanalysis?
The method was created by good old Sigmund Freud, the father of modern psychology...
There are a number of factors that contribute to cancer development. Yeah, some of it is bad luck. But the main smoking gun? Lifestyle. Research has shown that ...
One morning, Bob walks into his kitchen. Noticing his kettle is empty, he fills it with some water and turns it on so he can make a cup of refreshing tea. A few...
Sarcasm is a very easy trait to misunderstand. A lot of people see it as snippy, immature and negative. But rejoice, my fellow sarcastic fellows! The evidence i...
Mood disorders have been a documented part of the human condition for thousands of years. Throughout that time, our understanding of said disorders have shifted...
Our brains do a lot of weird things. Take déjà vu, for example.
Y'know, that eerie feeling of familiarity that creeps over you when you're exploring a totall...
For thousands of years, natural health experts have been using acupressure and acupuncture to cure a number of physical ailments.
Today, we know the process ...
Have you ever wondered why we get carsick? The answer is a lot deeper than potholes.
How much deeper? Well, you get carsick because your brain assumes it's b...
As a human, you're an intrinsically social being. You want certain people to like you – people who can provide you with belonging, comfort, security, etc.
Yo...
What goes in bottled water?
It's a bit of an odd question, isn't it? I mean, surely it's just water – right? Maybe, at most, a bit of salt?
Well, if the b...
If you asked a bunch of people what they thought about nail biting, most of them would probably describe it as a nervous habit.
But according to new research...
Not all sociopaths are the obviously deranged, twisted social outcasts you see on the big screen.
No, most sociopaths are much more subtle – and charming. Oh...
