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08/11/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Researchers built a virtual landscape for studying how our sense of smell influences behavior, ability to navigate

According to researchers from Northwestern University, a revolutionary “smell virtual landscape” that they developed allowed them to examine “how smells engage the brain’s navigation system.” The study is the first of its kind, and research results revealed that the mammalian brain is capable of forming a map of its surroundings using only smells. The researchers said that […]

07/31/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to start your pain-free digital detox

Are you always checking your phone out of habit instead of necessity? If your answer is “yes,” it may be time for a digital detox. According to psychologists in the U.K., checking your phone at least a dozen of times a day can be a sign of unconscious behavior that’s “extremely repetitive.” Can people get […]

07/16/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Everything you need to know about getting a good night’s sleep

Not many are aware that good sleep quality is linked to mental health, just as getting enough rest can help restore your physical health. In an interview with the Social Brain Blog, Dr. Sigrid Veasey, a professor at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) and the Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology, talked […]

07/15/2018 / By Zoey Sky

From dehydration and diet to tumors and aneurysms, there are many causes for headaches – do you know which kind are cause for concern?

If you’re lucky, you’ve only had occasional headaches. But most people are so used to having headaches that they’ve simply become part of their normal day. However, a doctor has revealed that there could be a couple of symptoms that point to a “deadly” headache, and that you might have to seek medical help for […]

06/28/2018 / By Zoey Sky

These 11 essential oils will help with your lucid dreaming

An article from Waking Times reveals a list of 11 essential oils that can help improve your lucid dreaming. For the uninitiated, lucid dreaming refers to the experience of individuals who remain in control of themselves even though they’re dreaming. In the Indian Hindu practice of Yoga Nidra and the Tibetan Buddhist practice of dream yoga, […]

06/23/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Virtual reality now being used for pain intervention and PTSD treatment

A well-written story can be compelling, regardless of the form it takes. A good book or movie can help you escape, even if only for a couple of hours. But can such a story help reshape your lived experience? While this sounds like something out of the newest sci-fi movie, an identical concept is being […]

06/13/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to overcome the fear of being not good enough

Do you struggle with an irrational fear, like acrophobia (fear of heights)? Or does your phobia come from within, like the fear of being imperfect? If you’re always stressed about being perfect or if you’re paralyzed by the constant need to be perfect, you could have atelophobia. Atelophobia is an extreme form of perfectionism that can […]

06/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Understanding synesthesia: Why some people “hear” silent flashes

Have you ever “heard” silent flashes? You might have a condition similar to synesthesia, where you can perceive one sense differently. According to a study, at least one in five people may have signs of a synesthesia-like phenomenon where they can “hear” silent flashes or movement. Researchers from the City University of London report that even if there isn’t […]

06/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Constantly checking your phone actually makes you more stressed…to the point that you get anxious when you’re not “connected”

Do you feel more stressed after checking your phone? Are your notifications constantly on your mind? According to a report by the American Psychological Association (APA), more than four out of five adults in the U.S. are always checking their emails, social media accounts, and texts on their phones. The second part of APA’s report, called “Stress in America™: […]

05/24/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Being lonely can actually worsen your cold

If you want to recover from a cold faster, try calling a friend and planning your next lunch date. According to a study, if you have a cold and you feel lonely, you’ll feel even worse. For the study, which was published by the American Psychological Association (APA), researchers observed lonely people infected with the cold virus. Based […]

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