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Anxiety could be fueled by High-Fat Diet: Study

According to a new study from the University of Colorado Boulder, reaching for comfort foods high in fat when stressed may fuel anxiety. The research found that in animals, a high-fat diet disrupts the balance of gut bacteria, leading to

Education

Understanding Compensation Theory

Until high school, we had to study many subjects ranging from English to computer science. Many remember dreading Maths class, while some remember sleeping during history classes. We all had subjects we were good or weak at. Even the class

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With the increase in temperature, are Heat Waves now increasing the probability of Seasonal Affective Disorder?

Seasonal Affective Disorder is not just limited to winter anymore with the kind of heatwave this year. The scorching heat has swept the peace across the Indian boundaries with each state breaking a record of its maximum temperature. How can

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Is There A Link Between Premature Birth And Autism

A recent study shows preterm birth is not a risk factor for autism giving a contradiction to another research earlier. The research involved 1,15,000 births for the last decade, encompassing deliveries from diverse communities of Israel. At the early stage

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The Role and Impact of Reinforcement Schedules in Shaping Behaviour

Remember when teachers gave you remarks for good handwriting in school? You used to put great effort into it, and those remarks always motivated and energized you. This is what we call reinforcement in psychology. In our usual day-to-day tasks,

Education

The Controversial Existence of the Oedipus Complex

Since the beginning, there have been heated debates and arguments surrounding the Oedipus complex and its significance. People from the outside of psychoanalytic circles as well as the inside have stated that there is not a lot of evidence to

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West Bengal-Rangapani Train Collision: Understanding the Psychological Impact 

In the West Bengal-Rangapani and Nijbari region, a goods train collided with a stationed Kanchanjungha Express. Till now, eight passengers have been reported dead. CM Mamta Banerjee showed grievance and utter shock at the accident with around 10 casualties and

Life Style

“You are Cancelled!”: Impact of Cancel Culture on Mental Health

Did you know that in today’s digital age, a person can be ‘cancelled’ as easily as you might cancel a subscription or an online order? “Cancel culture” is one of many ways that the digital era has developed to ensure

Relationship

Couple Counselling: Navigating Challenges and Strengthening Relationship

Couple counselling plays a crucial role in addressing unique relationship challenges, such as when a woman decides to divorce her husband because he seems “too perfect.” These situations highlight the underlying complexities that can arise in the relationship, often stemming

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The Rise of Flesh-eating Bacteria in Japan Causing Death within 2 days

Japan has experienced a concerning rise in cases of a rare but lethal bacterial infection affecting human tissue, following the relaxed COVID-19 restrictions in the country. Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) by flesh-eating bacteria, a deadly illness, can cause death