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Close Parkinson’s disease is a progressiveneurological conditionthat primarily affects older people. The first signs of Parkinson’s disease are a decline in motor and coordination skills. Common symptoms of the condition include muscle stiffness, tremors, loss of balance and coordination, and slow movements. However, in some cases, Parkinson’s disease may also cause a person to develop hallucinations and delusions. These hallucinations can affect any of their five senses and can be debilitating in severe cases....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Do Couples Get Sleep Divorced?The Benefits and Drawbacks of Sleep DivorceWhere to Start With Implementing a Sleep DivorceAlternative Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Do Couples Get Sleep Divorced? The Benefits and Drawbacks of Sleep Divorce Where to Start With Implementing a Sleep Divorce Alternative Options Close Recently, I was visiting anewly married friend. They were beyond excited about their partner and had recently moved into a new home....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Cerebral CortexThe Four LobesThe Brain StemThe CerebellumThe Limbic SystemOther Parts of the BrainBrain ConditionsProtecting Your Brain Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Cerebral Cortex The Four Lobes The Brain Stem The Cerebellum The Limbic System Other Parts of the Brain Brain Conditions Protecting Your Brain Close Thehuman brainis not only one of the most important organs in the human body; it is also the most complex....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Passionate Love?What Is Compassionate Love?Influential FactorsKey DifferencesPassionate Love ScaleInfluence on RelationshipsHow to Rekindle Passionate Love Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Passionate Love? What Is Compassionate Love? Influential Factors Key Differences Passionate Love Scale Influence on Relationships How to Rekindle Passionate Love Close As anyone who has ever lived and loved can confirm, not all types ofloveare the same....

Close Passive communicationis a style in which you avoid directly saying what you think or want and that often involves uncomfortable body language. Many people with social anxiety end up using passive communication. Social anxiety disorder(SAD) is the second most commonly diagnosed anxiety disorder and can be a hindrance to your daily life.If you have social anxiety, your communication skills may be weak because you are anxious about social gatherings, meeting new people and confrontation....

Close Key TakeawaysA new study found that an estimated half of Americans experienced high levels of exposure to lead during childhood.As a result, their collective IQ scores dropped about 824 million points since the 1940s.The government fully banned lead from gasoline in 1996. Key Takeaways A new study found that an estimated half of Americans experienced high levels of exposure to lead during childhood.As a result, their collective IQ scores dropped about 824 million points since the 1940s....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSignsImpactCopingSupport Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Signs Impact Coping Support Close Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is defined as when an individual goes to great lengths to evade or ignore “demands.” Although PDA is not a formal mental health diagnosis listed in theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, it can cause functional impairment and interfere with an individual’s quality of life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBackgroundPavlov’s TheoryImpact Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Background Pavlov’s Theory Impact Close Pavlov’s dog experiments played a critical role in the discovery of one of the most important concepts in psychology:Classical conditioning, sometimes called Pavlovian conditioning. Pavlov’s Dogs: A Background How did experiments on the digestive response in dogs lead to one of the most important discoveries in psychology?Ivan Pavlovwas a noted Russian physiologist who won the 1904 Nobel Prize for his work studying digestive processes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewHow to Take ItSide EffectsDosageOverdosePrecautionsDrug InteractionsSimilar MedicationsStaying HealthyDiscontinuingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview How to Take It Side Effects Dosage Overdose Precautions Drug Interactions Similar Medications Staying Healthy Discontinuing Frequently Asked Questions Close Paxil (paroxetine) is a type of antidepressant known as aselective serotonin reuptake inhibitoror SSRI. It is used in the treatment of several mental health disorders related to anxiety and depression....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of Contents7 Signs of Peace of MindWhen You Don’t Have PeaceWhy Can’t I Find Peace of Mind?Ways to Obtain a Peace of MindFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents 7 Signs of Peace of Mind When You Don’t Have Peace Why Can’t I Find Peace of Mind? Ways to Obtain a Peace of Mind FAQ Close Do you often feel stressed, worried,insecure, uneasy, or simply too busy to be at peace?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionCharacteristicsTimingFeelingFlow Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Characteristics Timing Feeling Flow Close In Abraham Maslow’s famoushierarchy of needs, self-actualization is located at the very top of the pyramid, representing the need to fulfill one’s individual potential. According to Maslow, peak experiencesplay an important role in self-actualization. Self-actualization is actually considered quite rare, which means that peak experiences can be equally elusive. Not all people reach the peak of Maslow’s pyramid....

Close Key TakeawaysThe trend of ‘quiet quitting’ has been rising in popularity on TikTok and social media in recent weeks.It doesn’t actually involve quitting a job, but doing less at work—perhaps refusing to work overtime or answer emails outside of work hours.Quiet quitting might be a response to burnout and stress, and a way for workers to reclaim their life. Key Takeaways The trend of ‘quiet quitting’ has been rising in popularity on TikTok and social media in recent weeks....

Close Key TakeawaysCooperation among American strangers has been increasing between 1956 and 2017, based on research.More cooperation was associated with income inequality, societal wealth, how many individuals lived alone, etc.Such increases in cooperation among strangers bode well for addressing global challenges. Key Takeaways Cooperation among American strangers has been increasing between 1956 and 2017, based on research.More cooperation was associated with income inequality, societal wealth, how many individuals lived alone, etc....

Close Key Takeaways As of 2018, approximately 1.2 million people had HIV in the U.S.According to a systematic review and meta-analysis published inGeneral Psychiatry, a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS significantly increases the risk of suicidality. These devastating statistics demonstrate the need for increased mental health support for PLWHA. Especially given high rates of suicidality among PLWHA in North America, this public health crisis deserves swift action. Risk Factors and Warning Signs of Suicide...

Close Key TakeawaysNearly one in five individuals with ADHD reported clinically significant hoarding symptoms.Inattention was the only significant statistical predictor of hoarding severity.Given that hoarding disorder tends to be under-recognized and under-treated, these findings highlight how people with ADHD may benefit from assessments for hoarding. Key Takeaways Nearly one in five individuals with ADHD reported clinically significant hoarding symptoms.Inattention was the only significant statistical predictor of hoarding severity.Given that hoarding disorder tends to be under-recognized and under-treated, these findings highlight how people with ADHD may benefit from assessments for hoarding....