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The Power of Habits: A Psychological Perspective

Brushing teeth isn’t really a decision for most people. It’s just a reflex at this point: grab, squeeze, scrub for two minutes, done, no debate involved. That is the weird thing about habits. They sit in the background of people’s

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Inside the Influencer Economy: Money, Fame, and the Mental Health Cost of Going Viral

A teenager films a ten-second video, and by morning it has more views than a national news broadcast. The ambition to work in a traditional office is fading among millions of young people. As its digital era and upcoming Gen

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New Study Identifies Genetic Defect Behind Primary Hyperhidrosis

Primary hyperhidrosis, a disorder in which people sweat significantly more than necessary for body cooling, “soaking clothing to dripping from hands,” such as the case for the study subject, can interfere profoundly with day-to-day life and lead to significant anxiety

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The Psychology of Creativity Through Vincent van Gogh’s Masterpieces

Disclaimer: No confirmed clinical diagnosis exists for Van Gogh. The theories discussed in this article are drawn from historical records and scholarly analysis, not a definitive medical conclusion. We all know Vincent van Gogh as a world-renowned painter, but do

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The Psychology of “Everything Is a Subscription”: Why We Feel Overwhelmed by Monthly Commitments

The way consumers pay for goods and services has changed significantly during the last ten years. Meal kits, software, exercise programs, streaming services, and even razors are being delivered via recurring billing instead of one-time purchases. This change, which is

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The Evolution of Language Around Intellectual Disability: From Labels to Respect

Words carry weight. The language that is used to describe an individual with Intellectual Disability (ID)- the language that is written in their medical records, spoken by their teacher, printed in a government report- affects how they view themselves as well

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Busy but Not at Peace: The Psychology of Escaping Worry

Have you always felt a dependable type of fatigue that results from having a packed agenda instead of a blank one? A perplexed merry-go-round where meetings turn into errands, errands turn into notifications, and by the end of the day,

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Dopamine Sites in South Korea: Why Gen Z Is Choosing Fake Shopping for Real Comfort

Kim is a 25-year-old working in an office in Seoul. She launches what appears to be a food delivery application. She browses, selects a dish, puts it in her basket and monitors a delivery boy walking his way to her apartment. Nothing

Positive Self Help

When Stress Becomes More Than Stress: Understanding Chronic Stress

Everyone at some point in life will go through stress. Stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation (World Health Organisation [WHO], 2026). When stress is constant in a person’s life

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The Emotional Impact of Being Left on Read

The use of written messages for communication is not a strange phenomenon.  Anyone who has a busy routine can relate to running to work, going onto public transportation and sending a quick message to a friend or coworker saying “I’m