The human body can have some pretty magical responses to the environment around us, including sights, smells, sounds, and more. ASMR is one such response that some people report feeling when prompted by certain stimuli. ASMR, or autonomous sensory meridian…
Gianna Biscontini has always been fascinated by human behavior. She was the kind of kid who spent hours people-watching and wondering what makes us do the things we do. Biscontini’s curiosity about human behavior led her to pursue an undergrad…
Ayurveda – one of the world’s oldest medical systems — is rooted in the idea that any and all imbalances in the body begin in the gut, per a 2024 review in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. While Ayurvedic practitioners have…
As more states approve the use of marijuana across the United States, emerging research shows that the THC potency of the drug still poses a health risk. According to a new study from The Lancet Psychiatry, the higher the THC…
E-cigarettes have been the most frequently used tobacco products by young people since 2024, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Also called vaping, the use of e-cigarettes — or any tobacco use — is known to…
Where are you on the Big Five? Psychologists use the Five-Factor Model to describe elements of your personality using five traits, according to Psych Central. One factor is extraversion, which describes how you respond to social situations. Agreeableness is how…
Depression is a mental health condition that affects mood, cognition, behavior, and even physical health, as per the Mayo Clinic. It is characterized by a range of symptoms that vary in intensity, from lingering feelings of sadness to changes in…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that affects between 1.6% and 2.5% of the population, according to the Yale School of Medicine. People with the disorder experience obsessive and intrusive thoughts that often trigger anxiety and distress. They…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 20% of adults live with a mental illness during any given year. Despite this, data from the CDC showed that an average of only 10.1% of people received counseling…
While the COVID-19 pandemic had us locked inside our homes, many turned to alcohol. According to a Harris Poll, 17% of people reported heavy drinking during the pandemic. They experienced withdrawal symptoms and blacking out. Some gave up activities that…
