Sexism is the assumed inferiority of women as a group. It’s an attitude that has stuck around and evolved throughout history due to many sociological reasons. But sexism has long led to the oppression of women for the simple fact…

Few things generate as much mistrust as lying. Ask anyone, and they’ll tell you that no one enjoys the company of a liar. However, some lies are socially acceptable. We call them white lies and everyone uses them to some…

The world is full of myths related to sensitive men. This is why it’s a topic of great interest to many people, a topic we’re now seeing from a different perspective. Now, before we continue, we’d like to clarify that…

The main goal of the field of differential epidemiology is to establish a link between intelligence (or the G factor), personality traits, and mortality.  In a study conducted at the University of Edinburgh in 2017, researchers discovered a link between people…

Dysexecutive syndrome (DES) stems from damage to the frontal lobe, more specifically in the prefrontal region. This part of your brain processes the most complex executive functions. Consequently, damage to the prefrontal area causes memory problems, attention problems, issues with…

The term “brain plasticity”, also known as neuroplasticity, is related to our nervous system’s ability to modify itself both functionally and structurally. This happens naturally as time goes on, but also in response to injuries. In a literal sense, plasticity is a…

A lot of people think that we lose neurons as we age and that there’s nothing we can do to stop it or any way to get them back. However, that’s not entirely true because we actually can grow new…

Cognitive processes, such as learning and memory, are crucial to human beings. The hippocampus plays a fundamental role in these processes, which is one of the hippocampal formation regions. Hippocampal formation is a C-shaped prominent structure, located in the lower…

Some people say that unconditional love is the purest and noblest feeling in the world. It means loving without expecting anything in return, loving someone with every fiber of your being. It means loving someone for who they are, no…

Learning to apologize to children is important. However, many parents think that apologizing to their children is a sign of weakness. No, making a mistake won’t make them think less of you. This is a great moment to teach them…

When children “break up” with their parents, the latter don’t always understand why. It’s clear that nobody’s perfect. There are parents who, without a doubt, don’t deserve their children’s love. But there are also children who, for no reason at…

Moving in together has long been seen as one of the most important steps in a relationship. In our society, sharing your space, routines, and, in some cases, money and material things, is a sign that you have a solid relationship. But…

Touching each other has become increasingly difficult over the last few years. It seems as though we live in a society that fears any form of contact. We’re interacting more and more through devices and screens, and less through physical,…

Sleep apnea in women is underdiagnosed. In fact, when people think of sleep apnea, they usually think of a middle-aged or elderly man snoring. This stereotypical image only tells a small part of the story. First of all, young people…

Nitric oxide is a neurotransmitter with amazing functions. For example, it aids our memory, conditions the quality of our sleep, and can even boost our sexual relationships. In this article, we’ll explore in detail how it works. Millions of substances…

Living with polycystic ovary syndrome isn’t always easy. This condition is a reality for many women, even though we seldom hear of it. It manifests with pain, menstrual irregularities, infertility, and an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart…

New technologies are resulting in changes at every level of society. These include not only social changes but also cultural and economic ones. There’s no doubt that they do provide a lot of benefits in terms of relationships and the…

Cohousing is much more than just a trend. It’s the future, a new way of living for retirees. A community of houses with shared open spaces to do many activities. All of this in a natural setting where you can…

Some coincidences and opportunities go beyond mere chances for many people. It’s fate tracing a route, bits synchronicity that often leaves us amazed because there’s no logical explanation to something that happens. All of us have experienced something like it…

The Little Albert Experiment is one of the most confusing and controversial stories in the history of psychology. It was conducted by John B. Watson, who many people consider the father of the behaviorism. In general terms, he proposed that…

Working with your hands is a way of improving your mental health. Modeling clay, knitting, shaping, sculpting, sewing, gardening, and painting, among other activities, are wonderful ways to stimulate your brain. They’re also a great way to relieve stress, improve…

When a disaster happens that affects a community or a large number of people, professionals from different specialties have to get involved. The goal of social workers in a crisis is to holistically resolve problems through social intervention. In general,…

Simon Sinek’s golden circle is a principle that you can apply to help a company thrive. It’ll allow you to discover which objectives you have to focus your efforts on and how to do that. An English visionary called Simon…

What does it mean to be active or reactive? It’s possible that you’ve never reflected on these two concepts even though they’re particularly relevant in the workplace. These traits actually tend to influence what kind of career path you take,…

Holacracy is an organizational system characterized by horizontal authority figures and decision-making processes. In other words, it disregards the hierarchical distribution of responsibilities and power. Although this system may seem strange and anarchic, it’s already been adopted by some organizations…