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What is Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)?

Restless legs syndrome also referred to as Willis-Ekbom disease is a medical condition where the person has an irresistible urge to move their legs due to different sensations in their legs like crawling, itching, creeping or pulling. These sensations generally occur

Awareness

Thalassophobia: Fear of Oceans and Large Water bodies

Imagine an endless stretching ocean, its deep blue colour merging with the horizon. The rhythmic sounds of the waves feel like soothing music. The salty breeze refreshes your mind as it touches your skin. Didn’t this magically relax you? What

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Smartphone Ban Proposed in LA Schools to Combat Mental Health Issues

The Los Angeles Unified School District recently proposed a policy to ban smartphones for students in public schools. This ban aims to reduce distractions and the negative impact of these devices on the mental health of students. They aim to

Education

Psychology behind Productivity

Man has a natural tendency to be lazy when it comes to work and more often than not, it is the circumstances of the individual wherein he is obligated to work. The developmental process of the society is hindered due

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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6 Ways Online Games Help to Improve Your Mental Health

Video games and online games have long been perceived as ‘mindless entertainment’ and ‘addictive’, with parents frequently reprimanding kids for spending too much time on games when they should be out playing sports, of course, one doesn’t necessarily preclude the

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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

Positive Self Help

The Psychology of the Hunger Games

Hunger Games is a bestseller dystopian young adult trilogy written by Suzane Collins whose popularity subsequently motivated directors Gary Rose and Francis Lowerence to release a four-part sci-fi movie series adaptation that grossed the box office. This story is about

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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US Surgeon General Urges Social Media Platforms to Display Warning Labels Similar to Tobacco Products  

Dr Vivek Murthy, the US Surgeon General, is pushing for a transformation in the way social media platforms engage with young people. He is pressing Congress to enact legislation requiring social media companies to display clear warnings about the potential