psychology
Studying the complexities of the human mind and its many functions and behaviors.
The Buffering Mind: Why Learning About Change Often Replaces Changing
You've probably met someone who can explain Stoicism brilliantly yet loses their temper the moment traffic backs up. Or someone who reads extensively about mindfulness while remaining chronically distracted, checking their phone mid-sentence in the middle of a conversation about presence. It's a familiar kind of contradiction, and it's easy to write off as hypocrisy. But it's worth asking a more interesting question: what if the fluency and the failure aren't actually in tension? What if, for the brain, explaining a value and living it are simply two different jobs — and one of them is much cheaper to do than the other?
By Khali Sollis4 months ago in Longevity
Reflections on life in a democracy
Reflections of life in a democracy 80 years of change- for better or for worse? I was born in 1942 with very loving and supportive parents who were ”dirt poor” and never owned a car or a home, but they lived good honest lives. I have lived through many governments, some good, some bad. I have noticed changes in the way politicians conduct themselves, regardless of party. They used to be people convinced of their cause, their plans to improve lives and defend the people of Britain. Now, very few politicians have that conviction and that devotion to the nation we call Britain, and those who have this conviction do not get made leaders of their party. Why? We now have professional politicians, many have very limited actual hands-on experience of how the majority live, even those claiming to represent socialism have never spent 20 years living in rented homes struggling day to day to balance income and expenditure. Many left-wing political activists claim the masses want to overthrow the monarchy, take all the money from the rich, break down social barriers, while the truth is the poor just want to stop being poor, they do not want to destroy what others have, they want to move up with them.
By Peter Rose4 months ago in Longevity
Burnout, Checkout
Burnout has escaped the therapist’s office and rolled straight into the checkout cart, which is reason enough to pay attention. You can hardly scroll through social media or glance at the news without being told, solemnly and repeatedly, that everyone is burnt out—or at least very, very tired.
By Sarah Xenos4 months ago in Longevity
21 Skills
21 Skills That Will Pay You Forever The True Wealth Beyond Money In the green valleys of Swat, there lived a wise elder named Rehmat Khan. He owned no vast lands, no large business, and no piles of gold, yet everyone in the region called him “the richest man in the valley.” When young people asked him the secret of lasting success, he would smile and say: “Money can be spent and lost, but skills are treasures that never fade — they pay you today, tomorrow, and forever.”
By The Curious Writer4 months ago in Longevity
Despite decades of advise on bone health, the majority of older persons benefit little from calcium and vitamin D supplementation.
Millions of elderly people take calcium and vitamin D supplements every day in medicine cabinets all over the world in an effort to maintain healthy bones and prevent fractures. According to a comprehensive analysis of 69 scientific trials, these medications don't really protect most people against falls or broken bones.
By Francis Dami4 months ago in Longevity
The caregiver's mental health may be subtly strained while providing care for a person with dementia.
A family's focus is drawn in one direction after receiving a dementia diagnosis. Everyone's attention is drawn to the individual who is sliding due to their deteriorating memory, missed names, and accumulated appointments. One moves forward to take on the role of carer and oversee everything.
By Francis Dami4 months ago in Longevity
Burnout in the Digital Age: What Science Says You Should Do
If you’re reading this on your phone or laptop, you’re not alone. In 2024, most of us spend more hours than ever in front of screens—working, connecting, relaxing, or just passing the time. But as our digital lives have expanded, so has a new kind of exhaustion: digital burnout. If you’ve been feeling drained, anxious, or unmotivated lately, you’re not imagining it. Science says our brains and bodies are struggling to keep up with the pace of the digital age.
By write with shan4 months ago in Longevity
How to Practice Brain Exercise: Proven Strategies to Sharpen Your Mind
Do you ever walk into a room and completely forget why you're there? Or struggle to recall a name that's right on the tip of your tongue? You're not alone. Our brains, like any other part of our body, need regular maintenance and training to function at their peak. But here's the good news: brain exercise isn't just about solving crossword puzzles (though that helps!). It's a comprehensive approach to mental fitness that can transform how you think, learn, and remember.
By Epic Vibes4 months ago in Longevity
Early indicators of brain development may be found in a baby's gut flora.
When a baby is born, a lot of things seem to have already been decided. Many of us believe that a child's DNA largely determines their temperament, brain wiring, and likelihood of developing disorders like autism.
By Francis Dami5 months ago in Longevity
Difference between ADD and ADHD
Two Terms with the Same Meaning? One of the most confusing and complex classification for a condition affecting students has to be the ADD/ADHD label. Over a short span of time (20 or more years) the criteria and the name itself has gone under numerous changes. In fact, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be considered “traditional ADD”, whereas Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is associated with “inattention ADD.”
By Dean Traylor5 months ago in Longevity
