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Most online trolls aren’t just ass*oles, but sadists, narcissists, and psychopaths
The word "troll" is an Internet slang defined as "a person who starts quarrels or upsets people on the Internet to distract and sow discord by posting inflammatory and digressive, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community…
Just a few minutes spent in nature can improve your mood
Have you ever found yourself stuck inside, maybe working a long day in a cubicle, and just feeling your mood get lower and lower as the day progresses? I know I've been there before.
But according to a study published in the Journal of…
Regulating gut bacteria could alleviate anxiety
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health issues in the United States, with around 40 million adults impacted.
Anxiety is usually treatable, though only about 40% of people suffering from anxiety will seek help.
According…
5 proven ways to recover from stressful situations
Stress is a completely normal aspect of life.
At some time or another, every human being experiences stress. Stress to your body can come in the form of workplace stress, financial anxiety, even disease. When you experience stress, your…
Here’s why listening to sad music makes you feel better when we are sad
When you picture a depressed person in your mind, you may see someone looking morose, tired, and perhaps listening to sad songs.
But why would a depressed person even want to listen to sad music? Wouldn't it make them even sadder?…
Extroverts love being among people because of the way their brains react to human faces
Some of us are social and others are shy and prefer being alone.
Some are hardworking while others are lazy and unorganized. In fact, the way people act in certain situations, the decisions they make, the way they treat others or behave…
Study: Children Who Don’t Experience Nature Are More Likely To Be Nervous, Depressed Adults
You don't need a scientist to tell you that spending time in nature generally makes you feel better. Any time I get outside for a hike, I always feel so calm, stable, and happy. Going for a hike can reduce feelings of anxiety, improve your…
Professor: Leonardo da Vinci May Have Had ADHD
Leonardo da Vinci, who lived from 1452 to 1519, is known for some of his great works, like the Mona Lisa and Virgin and Child with St. Anne.
But something many people don't realize about da Vinci was his struggle to complete projects…
Psychopaths Have Impaired Self-reflective Judgement According To Science
"Psychopathy is a devastating psychological disorder, both in terms of human suffering and the economic costs to society.”
These words belong to Michael Koenigs an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.…
Fluency in taboo words can be seen as a sign of a healthy verbal ability
It is known that highly intelligent people tend to see the world and the things around them differently.
Strangely, some of them tend to be very creative when it comes to hurling around swear words, according to research.
Contrary to…