Alvin Esguerra
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The Impact of Social Media on Body Image and Self-Esteem
Gen Zers are feeling the pressure to keep up with body trends perpetuated by celebs and social media. Earlier this year, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery found out that in 2022, 75 percent of plastic surgeons saw a spike in clients under 30. Doctors say that as life moved largely online during the pandemic, people became unhappy with the way their faces appeared on their computer cameras and decided to get some tweaks. They refer to this movement as the "Zoom boom."
By Alvin Esguerra11 months ago in Styled
The Surprising Science of Laughter: Its Health Benefits and Evolutionary Significance
Humor is very subjective, and some people laugh more easily than others. But one thing's for sure, laughter is a great gift. Some laughs are immediately recognized. We have Chewbacca laughing at one of Han Solo's mistakes, the annoying laugh from Janice, or Seth Rogen's infectious laughter. All of that positivity is highlighted in an article in Psychology Today. They conducted a study with 1,200 case studies and found that while both sexes laugh a lot, females laugh 126 percent more than their male counterparts. While women tend to do the most laughing, males tend to produce the most laughs.
By Alvin Esguerra11 months ago in Lifehack
The Role of Virtual Reality in Mental Health Treatment
When we think of virtual reality, we often think of entertainment. But VR has also become a useful tool in the mental health space. It's giving our minds exercise and the ability to have hands-on experiences, whether we're triggered or not, and have fun with it.
By Alvin Esguerra11 months ago in Lifehack
Fascinating Psychological Facts About Women And Pleasure
Women can have many orgasms, so-called multiple orgasms, while men always need time between orgasms. The part of the brain that shows arousal during sex can also be activated in women when they think about food. This especially happens when they have food cravings.
By Alvin Esguerra11 months ago in Filthy