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Tiny Mistakes You Make Daily That Have Big Consequences
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Popular Psychology That's Basically Made Up Nonsense
0:00 Your Personality Isn't Four Letters1:07 The Mozart Brain Boost2:16 Opposites Don't Really Attract3:13 Multitasking Mess4:17 Hidden Ad Mind Control5:28 P...
Who would have guessed that men who subscribe to a Far-Right political ideology don't have success dating women. .00:00:00 - This surprises no one 00:04:25 -...
Being a Good Man and Father: Balancing Strength, Vulnerability, and Emot...
In this episode, we explore what it means to be a good man and father in today's society. The core message revolves around leading a moral and ethical life f...
New Data: Autism Doesn’t Impede Effective Communication
New research supports a paradigm shift from viewing autistic communication through a deficit model to recognizing it as a difference in communication style.
What Autism Fatigue Really Looks Like in High Maskers
Hi there, I'm Elena! I was diagnosed with autism at 25, and ever since, I've been piecing my life together. My videos are a space for late-diagnosed individu...
New Study Highlights Everyday Actions That Support Mental Health
We can all take many actions to support our mental health and protect against mental illness. These can include getting daily physical activity, eating healthy meals, getting sufficient restful sleep and more.
Calm Your Mind: Choose Mindfulness by Anxiety Type - Neuroscience News
Mindfulness is well known for its calming effects, but researchers now propose that different types of mindfulness practices may be more effective for specific types of anxiety.
Your Brain Loves Deep Breathing, Science Explains Why - Neuroscience News
Breathwork, or the practice of intentionally controlling one’s breathing, has been shown to calm brain activity, reduce anxiety, and even ease symptoms of depression.
How to Grow Old: Bertrand Russell on What Makes a Fulfilling Life
“Make your interests gradually wider and more impersonal, until bit by bit the walls of the ego recede, and your life becomes increasingly merged in the universal life.”
Edward Abbey on How to Live and How to Die: Immortal Wisdom from the Park Ranger Who Inspired Generations
The summer after graduating high school, knowing he would face conscription into the military as soon as his eighteenth birthday arrived, Edward Abbey (January 29, 1927–March 14, 1989) set ou…
Brain inflammation linked to repetitive behaviors in autism and obsessive-compulsive disorder
A research team has unveiled the cause and molecular mechanism of chronic brain inflammation that results in repetitive behavioral disorders. The research team demonstrated that an inflammatory response ...
Light Exercise Boosts Memory via Dopamine and Noradrenaline - Neuroscience News
New research reveals that even light exercise, like jogging or yoga, activates key neurotransmitter systems that enhance memory by stimulating the hippocampus.
Mental health crisis: The urgent need for human care
The UK is facing a deepening mental health crisis, with rising demand, long waiting times, and growing concerns over the use of AI as a stopgap solution
The Language of Inclusion: A Guide to Neuro-Affirming Communication
A comprehensive overview of Neuro-Affirming language principles and best practices to support and respect Neuro-Marginalized Peoples, promoting inclusivity and acceptance.
We all get the big sad sometimes. But you know what? Doomerism doesn't solve anything - it's a gift to the ruling class. Let's talk about that.Why Capitalism...
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