Many relationships reach a tipping point after years of built-up resentments and unsolved problems. Like physical death, the death of a relationship moves through several stages. The key to prevention is regularly taking stock of the relationship and tackling problems as they arise. Many couples who show up for couple...

7 Stages in the Death of a Relationship

Professional musicians have a higher chance of being left-handed than the general population. Left-handers have better pitch memory than right-handers. A stroke in the right half of the brain can destroy the ability to perceive music. August 13, 2024, is International Left-Handers Day, and, despite decades of research on left-handedness,...

Left-Handedness and Musicality: 5 Scientific Facts

Although real-world conspiracies do exist, we frequently seem to find them where they are not. The forces of apophenia can drive our minds to create such patterns, when in fact they really don't exist. A clear if fictional example of this is to be seen in Umberto Eco's classic novel...

Conspiracies in Mind

Clients of color often receive mental health care that is not designed for their particular needs. Some mental health experts hope to bridge this gap by adapting care to accommodate clients’ cultures. Culturally congruent care bolsters patient well-being and strengthens the therapeutic alliance. This post was co-authored by Kaitlin...

Bridging Gaps Through Culturally Congruent Care

This episode of HIV unmuted introduces a new host and format for the award-winning IAS podcast. Our host, Juan Michael Porter II, the Senior Editor for TheBody/TheBodyPro, takes a deep dive with a single guest in an intimate conversation that gives the listener a glimpse of the guest – who they are and how they got into this work – and an understanding of their topic of expertise.

HIV Unmuted - The Game-Changing Research from AIDS 2024

People seek romantic partners with traits such as good looks, status, and similar goals in life. To meet prospective mates, people use a variety of strategies (e.g., go to clubs, flirt, use dating agencies). Most people meet their future partners through work or school, social media, and friends. People seeking...

17 Strategies for Finding Love

Recent findings suggest that the motives for orthorexia may be about idealisation of dietary perfection. Unlike wider eating pathology, for orthorexia, concerns over dietary imperfections seem less important. Orthorexia may increase in the coming years due to social media. Clean eating influencer Alice Liveing (‘Clean Eating Alice’ ) recently opened...

New Insights Into the Link Between Perfectionism and Orthorexia

"Equalizing" is not a behavior that is healthy to reinforce or enable by aquiescing to the child's demands. It is important to give children a sense of power and control in healthy ways, not because you owe them. "Nico is constantly extorting us. He'll come to the dinner table but...

"He's Going to Take His Pound of Flesh"

Perfectionists struggle with indecision, choosing to attempt to be perfect all the time. They fear facing regret, believing it implies a wasted life. Perfectionists can learn to cultivate a better version of perfectionism with trust, ownership, and meaning. It's a misconception to consider perfectionism altogether bad. When myopic and all-encompassing,...

Addressing the Self-Doubt of OCD

There are profound lessons only the intimate relationship can teach us. The intimate relationship can test our self-compassion and just how lovable we feel we are. Ask yourself this: Do you love someone for who they are or who you need them to be?. This post is Part 1 in...

Don't Break Up: A Good Argument for Staying Together

Varenicline is first-line medication to end smoking, with higher quit rates than bupropion or nicotine patch. TMS delivers electromagnetic pulses to key brain regions to help people smoke less and quit smoking. No medication is FDA-approved for vaping cessation. Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, may help people quit smoking;...

Ending Smoking or Vaping

People who are convinced of their own superiority are hardly pleasant to be around. New research links the quality of antagonism to thinking that one is better than the "average” person. Despite the challenge, it may be possible to bring the antagonistic person to a more realistic self-appraisal. The...

Why Do Antagonist People Think They’re So Perfect?

Anti-weight loss messaging has been strongly reinforced in the eating disorder industry. Each individual utilizes fuel in different ways, regardless of body shape and size. When it comes to metabolic health, the type of fuel and exercise matters. I get emails regularly from individuals facing serious health problems, and they...

Messaging From Eating Disorder Professionals Misses the Mark

Manipulative partners often use tone and nonverbal cues to subtly control and undermine a partner. Gaslighting involves using calm, confident tones to make someone doubt their reality and perceptions. Consistent exposure to a dismissive or condescending tone can erode self-esteem and sense of autonomy. Addressing manipulative nonverbal communication is crucial...

Are You Secretly Being Controlled by Tone or Nonverbal Cues?

Triggered emotional reactions occur when our brain registers a threat, whether physical or emotional. Emotional triggers often happen in relationships because the stakes are high and we feel vulnerable. Share with your partner the emotional intensity of your triggered reaction, without blaming them for it. Openly sharing triggered feelings without...

Got Triggered? Own It

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Years of sending patients to network care, coupled with the pandemic, have hurt the Defense Health Agency's ability to retain patients and attract providers, according to the Defense Department's top civilian doctor.

The Defense Department's 4-Part Plan to Right the Military Health System

Our capacity to enjoy life hinges on our understanding of it. Life's joys should be understood like gold in sand. If we see and savor the gold in the sand, there is much to rejoice in in life. One of the greatest depictions of joy in world literature is found...

The Secret to Finding Joy in Life: 'Anna Karenina'

Jealousy is a common, normal emotion, but for some people it can feel all-consuming. Engaging with and managing jealous thoughts can help you feel better about your own life. Helpful strategies include practicing self-compassion, self-reflection, and reframing your thoughts. We've all experienced jealousy at some point. People do not plan...

How to Prevent Jealousy From Destroying Your Relationships

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I would much rather spend my time at the beach than doing chores around the house! There are many things I would rather do other than clean my home! With these 50 quick & easy decluttering tips you will spend much less time cleaning your home too and more time having fun!

50 Quick & Easy Decluttering Tips!

Creatine aids brain energy by boosting ATP regeneration, possibly improving cognitive performance. Studies suggest creatine may help with fatigue, brain fog, and sleep deprivation in stressful conditions. Early research shows creatine might benefit Alzheimer's and cognitive decline, though more studies are needed. To think, act and feel your best, your...

Creatine for Brain Energy?

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The Power of Purpose

A strong sense of purpose helps individuals navigate life’s challenges. Knowing your \"why\" clarifies goals, fuels motivation, and fosters continuous learning. Addressing the amygdala’s fear responses...

A strong sense of purpose helps individuals navigate life’s challenges. Knowing your "why" clarifies goals, fuels motivation, and fosters continuous learning. Addressing the amygdala’s fear responses...

The Power of Purpose

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