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The Science Behind How Nostalgia Fuels Optimism

Psychology has spent decades measuring the sweet-n-sour feeling of longing for times gone by – as the triggering phenomenon. Earlier it was considered a disease that made people homesick. Nowadays, it is considered a complex emotional experience with tremendous therapeutic

News

TikTok to Limit Beauty Filters for Teens Amid Rising Mental Health Concerns

TikTok has announced that it will be making an important move to protect the mental well-being of its young users. From next month, the social media giant will limit the use of beauty filters that distort one’s features such as

Industrial

How to Avoid the Trap of “Success Fatigue” and Stay Energised

Being in a successful position, leading a crew of aspiring individuals, meeting all the expectations and high benchmarks, and going forward and upward continuously is not at all easy. Success fatigue can be a highly stressful phase. Read on to learn

Awareness Positive

What Happens to Your Brain When You Watch Cute Animal Videos?

Living in this stressful world is important, and there are many ways through which an individual can ease him or herself. Recently, cute animal videos have gained favour as one such method for alleviating stress. Be it a ball playing

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Stress Keeping You Up? A New Discovery Could Change Your Nights: Meet the Locus Coeruleus

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Lausanne has revealed the key role of the locus coeruleus brain in sleep cycles. Locus coeruleus, a region in the brainstem, manages the transition from non-rapid eye movement to rapid

Education

The Psychology and Neuroscience of Curiosity

Curiosity is one of humanity’s most defining traits – the insatiable urge to explore, question, and understand the world around us. From a child’s endless ‘why’ questions to scientists probing the depth of the universe, curiosity drives discovery and learning

Awareness

Doomscrolling: Why We Do It, How It Affects Us, and How to Break the Cycle

In a time where we have access to information at all times, it’s simple to fall victim to what is now known as “Doomscrolling.” It involves idly browsing through upsetting and anxiety-inducing bad news articles, as well as content like

Relationship

Cuffing Season: What It Is and Why You Feel the Need to Pair Up

As the “Winter Is Coming”, there is something about it that seems to alter the pace of life around us. The chilling temperature, shortening of the days and within no time the environment becomes almost silent and reflective. This is

Awareness Life Style

Why Routine Can Be Both Comforting and Stifling? 

Routine plays an essential role in our lives. It shapes how we navigate through the day, providing structure, predictability, and stability. A normal rhythm provides comfort and ease for most individuals because it has the effect of providing a feeling

Life Style

Snapchat Dysmorphia: How Photo Editing impacts Body Image

After multiple attempts at getting the best lighting and angle, you have clicked a selfie, edited out the imperfections, applied the best filter and you’re about to share your picture with the world, but does the flawlessness in your pictures