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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Meditating Every Day Does to Your BrainBenefits of MeditationHow to Meditate Every DaySample Meditations to Try Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Meditating Every Day Does to Your Brain Benefits of Meditation How to Meditate Every Day Sample Meditations to Try Close But what if we told you thatmeditationis actually a powerful way to train your brain to be calmer and sharper?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesOriginsRelated TermsProper TerminologyTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Origins Related Terms Proper Terminology Treatment Coping Close Nervous breakdown is a term that is sometimes used to describe symptoms of intense mental andemotional distress. These feelings make it difficult or even impossible to carry on normal functioning and complete daily tasks. Instead, the term nervous breakdown is a colloquial catchall intended to describe symptoms that may represent a number of differentpsychiatric conditions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Chemistry?Is Chemistry Only Physical Attraction?Chemistry in a Digital World Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Chemistry? Is Chemistry Only Physical Attraction? Chemistry in a Digital World Close After any date, whether you’re recapping with friends or evaluating on your own, one question is almost always considered: Was there a spark? This “spark”, or more generally, romantic chemistry, is the highly sought-after indication that a deeper connection has been forged....

What happens when you get a DUI (an arrest and conviction fordrunk driving) depends on what state you live in. But court appearances, fines, and fees are likely.Getting a DUI can also result in negative consequences for your relationships, job, social life, finances, and mental health. It’s pretty common for people to experience depression and anxiety after a first-time DUI. But getting a DUI may result in a host of emotions—includingsadness,anger,guilt, andshame....

Close We usually experience our conscious selves as located within our bodies, but when you have an out-of-body experience it feels like your conscious self is separate and outside of your physical body. While not a formal diagnostic term, an “out of body experience” may be an extreme form of depersonalization. This can be one of the symptoms of the dissociative disorder known as depersonalization/derealization disorder. Out-of-body experiences are associated with a number of factors, including near-death experiences, sleep, and medical conditions like migraines and epilepsy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefits of QuittingTimeline of EffectsYour Lungs After SmokingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits of Quitting Timeline of Effects Your Lungs After Smoking Frequently Asked Questions As of Dec. 20, 2019, in the United States, thelegal age is 21 years oldfor purchasing cigarettes, cigars, or any other tobacco products. There are many serioushealth risks associated with smoking, like a higher chance of heart disease, lung cancer, and stroke....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Happens When You Stop Drinking AlcoholMental Health Effects When You Stop DrinkingBenefits of Quitting AlcoholOther Benefits When You Stop DrinkingHow to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Happens When You Stop Drinking Alcohol Mental Health Effects When You Stop Drinking Benefits of Quitting Alcohol Other Benefits When You Stop Drinking How to Get Help When you stop drinking, various things happen to your mind and body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAlcohol Withdrawal SymptomsWhat HelpsTreatmentsDetoxFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms What Helps Treatments Detox Frequently Asked Questions If you have wanted toquit drinking alcoholbut were hesitant to do so because you feared that the withdrawal symptoms would be too severe, you are not alone. Many people are afraid that if they quit drinking, withdrawal symptoms could be difficult to manage, or even dangerous....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrevalenceReasonsDecidingNext StepsCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prevalence Reasons Deciding Next Steps Coping Close When planning to have kids, it’s natural to have concerns. We may wonder if we will make a good parent, whether we will be able to financially support a family, and how we willbalance work and parenting. We may also be asking ourselves the question: “What if I regret having kids?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Long Have Researchers Been Studying Mood?What to Know About Negative and Positive Mood StatesTypes of Mood DisordersFactors That Can Influence Your MoodHow Mood Impacts Your Health and Well-BeingWays to Improve Your Mood Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Long Have Researchers Been Studying Mood? What to Know About Negative and Positive Mood States Types of Mood Disorders Factors That Can Influence Your Mood...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping Close “Childhood Alzheimer’s” is a casual name that refers to two rare conditions: Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC) and Sanfilippo syndrome. Unlike the name might infer, it’s distinct from the forms ofAlzheimer’s disease, which typically affects people who are above 65 years old. NPC and Sanfilippo syndrome is sometimes referred to as “childhood Alzheimer’s” because many of their symptoms are similar to those of Alzheimer’s disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryOverviewIs ASMR Sexual?How Do You Know?How to Have a Brain OrgasmPotential BenefitsTips and TricksQuestions of RepresentationPopular ASMRtists Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Overview Is ASMR Sexual? How Do You Know? How to Have a Brain Orgasm Potential Benefits Tips and Tricks Questions of Representation Popular ASMRtists Close What is a brain orgasm?A brain orgasm—technically known as an autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR)—refers to a recently defined sensory experience some people have in response to specific stimuli....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Career Counselor?Job DutiesImportant SkillsWork EnvironmentsWagesEducational RequirementsCareer Counselors vs. Life CoachesJob Outlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Career Counselor? Job Duties Important Skills Work Environments Wages Educational Requirements Career Counselors vs. Life Coaches Job Outlook Close A career counselor is a professional who helps people choose a career and achieve their vocational goals. Counselors help clients enter the workforce, change careers, and look for employment opportunities....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPros and ConsExamplesWhat Types of Case Studies Are Out There?Where Do You Find Data for a Case Study?How Do I Write a Psychology Case Study? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pros and Cons Examples What Types of Case Studies Are Out There? Where Do You Find Data for a Case Study? How Do I Write a Psychology Case Study? Close A case study is an in-depth study of one person, group, or event....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsMental Health Impact of Sleep DisordersCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Mental Health Impact of Sleep Disorders Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Close Circadian rhythm sleep disorders, also known as sleep-wake cycle disorders, occur when there is a mismatch between your internal circadian rhythm and your external environment, which can make it hard for you to get adequate, restful sleep.Your circadian rhythm is a daily cycle of mental, physical, and behavioral processes in your body....