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Akinsanya Grace
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Signs of Emotional Abuse
A victim of emotional abuse may experience depression and anxiety for years or even decades after the abuse has ended. Emotional abuse generally entails one person exerting control over another by undermining their sense of self-worth and personal agency. However, both inside and outside of the abusive relationship, emotionally abusive behaviors can be covert and challenging to spot. That's in part because emotional abuse frequently results in power imbalances between people, particularly in relationships where safety, care, and trust are meant to be guaranteed, such as those between intimate partners or caregivers and children, medical professionals and patients, teachers and students, or caregivers and caregivers. Because it frequently causes people to doubt their perceptions of their own treatment, it is particularly pernicious.
By Akinsanya Grace12 months ago in Humans
Northern Lights
Following the Colorado gold rush, miners awoke on September 1st, 1859, to yet another sunny day. or so they believed. They were shocked to learn that it was actually 1 am and that brilliant drapes of light, not the Sun, were lighting the sky. People in many regions believed that nearby cities had caught fire as a result of the blazing glow that could be seen as far away as the Caribbean. But the largest solar storm in recorded history was the actual cause of what would become known as the Carrington Event. One of the numerous astrophysical phenomena brought on by magnetic fields is solar storms.
By Akinsanya Grace12 months ago in Earth
How fast can one loose weight?
In Victorian England's wealthiest circles, strange fads were commonplace. None, however, may have been as bizarre as the tapeworm diet, in which dieters swallowed an unhatched tapeworm and allowed it to grow inside them by ingesting undigested meals. Obviously, this is a very risky and unhealthy approach to weight management. But even though contemporary fad diets aren't usually this extreme, they do promise a similar outcome—namely, rapid weight loss.
By Akinsanya Grace12 months ago in FYI
Why can parrot talk?
A parrot with the same British accent as its owner went missing in 2010. When they were reunited four years later, there was a clear sign that time had passed: the parrot had dropped its British accent and was now babbling away in Spanish. The only other animals that can mimic human speech are parrots and various other birds. And some parrots are remarkably adept at it. The majority of wild parrots are very social, so how is this possible? They communicate vocally to coordinate group movements, display their territorial intent, and engage in mating behavior. Individual parrots must be able to communicate with many others because some species of flocks alternately split and fuse. When other birds are not in view, parrots communicate and maintain contact using contact calls.
By Akinsanya Grace12 months ago in Earth
Cockroaches staying power
The Egyptian Book of the Dead contains a banishing spell that commands, "Be far from me, O vile cockroach. We're still battling these insects more than 3,000 years later. Cockroaches, however, seem to withstand nearly everything we throw at them, including poison traps and hastily brandished slippers. There are nearly 5,000 species of cockroaches, which is why they are so challenging to eradicate. The majority of them (99%) occupy a variety of habitats where they contribute significantly to the ecology by recycling dead or decomposing organic matter and feeding other animals. A small number of species, however, have adapted to coexist with people. One of the most prevalent species is the German and American cockroach. Additionally, a combination of their physical and chemical adaptations are what give them their resilience. They're surprisingly tenacious when it comes to traditional removal techniques.
By Akinsanya Grace12 months ago in Earth
What really happens when we sleepwalk
Uttering fantastical nonsense, chowing down on cheese in the bare, peeing outside of toilets, and jumping out of windows. All of these actions have reportedly been committed by individuals while sleepwalking, which is typically harmless but occasionally dangerous. 18% of people, on average, are thought to have experienced sleepwalking at least once. We must first recognize how many of our daily activities do not call for our full active attention if we are to understand what sleepwalking actually is. Your prefrontal cortex serves as the brain's central processing unit for conscious, deliberate decision-making.
By Akinsanya Grace12 months ago in Humans
Best way to Apologize
There have been some dreadful excuses offered over time. It's all too simple to give a poor apology, ranging from the traditional non-apologies to evasive explanations and flimsy corporate promises. However, researchers have discovered that effective apologies typically share a few characteristics, and carefully taking these things into account can help you make amends in a wide range of circumstances. We're going to concentrate on a few person-to-person examples because public apologies have special challenges of their own. Imagine that your new workplace offers free ice cream sandwiches in the break room refrigerator. At least, that's what you thought. But on Friday, as you work with Terence to prepare for a coworker's birthday party, Terence discovers that only half of the ice cream he purchased is left. Even though this is undoubtedly an embarrassing accident, it is still appropriate to come forward and apologize.
By Akinsanya Grace12 months ago in Lifehack
Cause of Insomnia
Is it stress over unfinished work, an impending test, or a dreaded family gathering that keeps you up at night? For many people, this stress is temporary as its cause is quickly resolved. Other sleep-related causes include deep philosophical thought, excitement for a significant trip, or insomnia. This seemingly intractable loop is at the core of insomnia, the most prevalent sleep disorder in the world, but what if the very thing keeping you awake was stress about losing sleep? A partner who snores, discomfort in the body, or emotional stress can all contribute to the occasional restless night.
By Akinsanya Grace12 months ago in Humans
Cycle of Procrastination
The report you've been putting off is due tomorrow, and you've just realized. It's time to settle in and turn on your computer, and look at your phone, make dinner first, and then maybe catch up on your favorite YouTube channel. This is the cycle of procrastination, and I promise you, we have all been there. You usually enjoy cooking, though it's difficult to enjoy with this work hanging over your head, and oh—it's actually pretty late! Maybe you should just try again in the morning. To be clear, delaying something isn't always procrastinating, so why do we do it when we know it's bad for us?
By Akinsanya Grace12 months ago in Humans
Are you pooping enough?
You may have heard that you should have a bowel movement once per day. The truth is, however, that as long as you go to the bathroom three times per day or more frequently than that, you're perfectly healthy. Hello, this is Dr. Jen Gunter (music) from "Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter". I talk to my patients about poop more often than you might think as an ob-gyn and pain medicine specialist. I generally hear a lot of anxiety about it. Even though it's a fictitious metric, some people worry if they don't go to the bathroom once a day. Constipation is a problem for some other people. They frequently do not receive the proper care, and they may even resort to risky treatments like colon cleanses. One word, however, stands out among all the talk about poop: fiber.
By Akinsanya Grace12 months ago in Humans
Side effects of sleeplessness
A 17-year-old high school student, remained awake for 264 hours in 1965. To test his ability to function without sleep, give him 11 days. The second day, his eyes lost their ability to focus. He then stopped being able to recognize objects by touch. Gardner's mood and coordination had worsened by day three. He struggled to focus, had issues with short-term memory, developed paranoia, and began having hallucinations by the time the experiment was over. Despite the fact that Gardner recovered without experiencing any long-term psychological or physical harm, others may experience hormonal imbalance, illness, or, in the worst cases, even death as a result of lack of sleep. Although we're still learning why we sleep in the first place, we do know it's crucial.
By Akinsanya Grace12 months ago in Education
Why do our body itch?
When an intense itch appears on the back of your head, you are standing at the ready inside the goal. The average person experiences dozens of distinct itches each day. We've all felt the annoyance of an itchy inconvenience, but have you ever wondered why we itch in the first place? Allergies, dryness, and even some diseases are just a few of the many things that can cause them to occur. Then there are the enigmatic ones that appear for no apparent reason or simply from discussing itching.
By Akinsanya Grace12 months ago in Humans