All of us are constantly looking for ways to improve our relationship. And you probably know that among the most important factors of a strong relationship are communication, respect and honesty. But there’s another way that scientists suggest which doesn’t require too much of a hard work. The trick is super easy: have breakfast together. Accord
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Where did I put my car keys? Where in this enormous mall’s parking area did I leave my car? What did she just say? Memory gaps. Happens to everyone. No big deal. But if those little memory lapses start to happen way too frequently to you, it’s time that you pay more attention to it. It could be ‘brain fog’. Brain fog is basically a m
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New research published in the journal Neuropharmacology found that a common drug prescribed for depression and other mental health disorders may alter brain structures in depressed and non-depressed individuals in very different ways. The researchers were referring to sertraline a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) marketed as Zoloft. The drug wa
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Acknowledging your strengths and being grateful for them is one of the best ways to be happy. But there’s nothing wrong with wanting a little more confidence and knowledge, a few more skills, a fitter body, and a better job or relationship. There is absolutely nothing wrong with trying to make a better version of yourself. So how do you grow as a pers
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Parents who exert too much psychological control over their children could be harming their little ones’ mental health over the long run. The effects include unhappiness and lower mental well-being in adulthood. A study of over 3,000 of Britons, from teenage years to their sixties, found that adults whose parents intruded on their privacy in childhood
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While most symptoms of depression are the same in both men and women, they could experience it in different manners. Understanding those differences may help those suffering from depression better cope with this debilitating mental disorder. Below are some of the major differences between male and female depression. Depression is more common among women. W
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Research published in the Journal of Neuroscience points out the population of neurons in the brain which could predict a person’s tendency to engage in alcoholism. The new findings, according to the researchers, are an important step towards developing treatments that target this form of substance abuse. "Alcoholism is a very common disease,&quo
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We all want to be happy. Unfortunately, many end up being sad in their quest for happiness. Why? It’s because they think that happiness is a destination, when in fact - it’s actually the journey. Below are the easiest ways to be unhappy in life. Giving up. Giving up on our dreams is one of the most painful things we can experience. While it ma
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Why do some people have a hard time losing weight? And why do some people find it hard to resist food cravings? According to new research, looking deep into the human brain would tell the answer. A team of Australian and Spanish researchers looked at the brain scans of 39 obese people and 42 normal weights to investigate their responses to pictures of food.
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Healthy couples don’t fight. True or false? While generally seen as ‘unhealthy’, fighting can actually be beneficial for couples. Conflicts in a relationship are inevitable because basically - there are two individual beings with different backgrounds and personalities. While we often find a partner who shares our sentiments, there are sure
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