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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

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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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Theories of Aggression: Understanding the Roots of Violent Behavior

There have been several cases reported about the instance of aggression. Like violence and conflict, conspiracy to kill and even actually killing Sometimes. Factors that lead to such situations are mostly discovered to be communal rivalry, stress, societal pressures and individual

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International Yoga Day 2024: Celebrating the Ancient Practice of Unity and Well-Being

Yoga takes you into the present moment, The only place where life exists. Patanjali Derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Yuj’, Yoga means “to join” or “to reunite”. It refers to a practice of harmonious integration (reunion) of body, mind and

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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

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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

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Anger: A Healthy Emotion or a Harmful Reaction?

Imagine you worked hard in your role at the office. You know for sure you will get promoted this time. But, then you find that a less deserving colleague has gotten that promotion, with a high percentage appraisal. How would

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5 Ways to Treat General Anxiety Disorder in Adults

Juggling work targets and personal life is never easy, and anxiety spares none. In fact, according to Justine Carino, a therapist, it is a normal human emotion everyone has. If managed well, it can help in our survival, as it

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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

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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