Articles (Psychology)

Facts and Myths of Pregnancy
(Woman and Child)

Every woman is thrilled when she learns that she is pregnant, but common misconceptions can help anxiety sneak into her.


The Lunar Effect: Fact or Fiction?
(Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health)

Some legends say that the full Moon brings out the worst in people, causing them to act strangely, but does it have this power?


What Do You Know about Face Blindness (Prosopagnosia)?
(Health and the Human Body)

A neurological disorder causes a person to not recognize or distinguish faces; not related to memory loss, vision impairment or disabilities.


Youssef and the Biological Clock
(Life Sciences)

The biological clock is responsible for major changes in our behavior, mood, and body functions; every cell have something similar to a clock.


A Lockdown Generation (2): The Psychological Impacts of the Coronavirus on University Students
(Education)

Universities were locked after the outbreak of COVID-19; even though things seemed bright, for many distant learning was not that easy.


Memories: To keep or not to keep
(Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health)

A New Year, a new journal prompts to prepare for the future and reflect on the past year’s memories. We introduce how our brains store memories and recall them, and share small actions to cope with short-memory loss.


Déjà vu between Illusion and Truth
(Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health)

Have you ever felt like you have already experienced a present situation? It is a strange and unique phenomenon that takes place in the human mind, best known as Déjà vu (already seen).


My Anxiety and the Moon
(Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health)

Everyone has feelings of anxiety at some point in their life; however, our feelings of anxiety are more constant and can often affect our daily lives.


Conquer Stage Fright: Be Shiny and Bright!
(Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health)

If you have had to speak or perform in public before, you might be familiar with sweaty palms, shaky knees, and a racing heart. You are not alone!


Mind Your Mind
(Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health)

Over the years, mental health disorders have been surrounded by a net of misconceptions and myths that are far from reality.


The Polyvagal Theory
(Health and the Human Body)

The human nervous system is complex, but do you ever sit down and think about the state of your nervous system and how it operates?


The Psychology behind the Gender Pay Gap
(Science Policy and Ethics)

The gender pay gap is a problem in many countries that hits the core of society; it indisputably does not affect females only but the whole family.


The Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences
(Woman and Child)

What happens when people experience stressful situations at a young age? Does it affect their development?


Tips To Avoid Weight Gain During Feasts
(Health and the Human Body)

Feasts are one of the key factors influencing weight gain but this is not inevitable and can certainly be avoided.


Seven Health Benefits of Fasting
(Health and the Human Body)

Sometimes we worry that we will get tired and weak when fasting for long hours; however, the amazing thing is fasting has many health benefits.


Milky Symphony
(Animal and Plant Life)

We always hear music as a tool that helps relieve stress and makes us feel better in hard times. Do the same thing can happen to cows?

The Biggest Health Risks in Space
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Since people began travelling in space, many people have been dreaming about it; however, it have negative effects on the human body.

New Year’s Priceless Gifts (3): A Year of Valuing Time
(Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health)

The past years put us face-to-face with the challenge of using our time wisely; this has been an excellent opportunity to make the most of it, but were we good keepers and users?


New Year’s Priceless Gifts (2): A Year of Dealing with Uncertainty
(Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health)

The second important lesson the past two years have taught us is the importance of building tolerance for uncertainty.


New Year’s Priceless Gifts (1): A Year of Resilience
(Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health)

In the past two years, we faced unprecedent challenges. To get out of this dilemma as the pandemic continues, we sit still, take a deep breath, relax, and reflect on what has been happening.


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