Opioids and other addictive drugs can alter the rhythmic activity of genes involved in sleep-wake cycles. By Dr. Ryan LoganProfessor of Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencesUMass Chan Medical School By Mackenzie GamblePh.D. Candidate in Molecular and…
These people are fighting the good fight because LGBTQ+ Muslims shouldn’t have to sacrifice one identity at the expense of the other. By Shaima ShamdeenMultimedia journalist A global movement is…
People tend to think of digital media as entertainment, so they devote less mental effort than when they’re reading a printed book. By Naomi S. BaronProfessor Emerita of Linguistics American University Introduction During the pandemic, many…
Mind wandering is often confused with daydreaming, but they are not the same thing. By Dr. Anchal GargPsychology researcher Bond University By Dr. Bruce WattAssociate Professor in Psychology Bond University Introduction Have you ever found yourself…
Space for Change is a collaborative program that aims to hold community members accountable for domestic violence, provide education to prevent future violence, and offer healing circles. By Marjorie CoffeyAdvocate…
Cataracts, pink eye and other ocular disorders are linked to heat, air pollution and higher UV exposure. By Sanket JainJournalist and documentary photographer For five months in 2017, farmworker Alka…
Introduction One of the most painfully common, yet neglected areas of discussion when it comes to the path of awakening to our deeper Self, is losing all our friends. Winding up…
A recent review of studies has shown that mindfulness meditation helps people with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder reduce their mental and physical problems. By Dr. Yoon-Suk HwangAdjunct Research FellowThe University of Queensland Introduction Mindfulness, a meditative…
Genes, microbes and other factors govern how each person’s body processes nutrients. Understanding the connections could help optimize diets — and health. By Jyoti MadhusoodananScience journalist For many years, researchers…
Procrastinating can be a coping mechanism for anxiety, but usually only works in the short term. By Dr. Catherine HoulihanSenior Lecturer in Clinical PsychologyUniversity of the Sunshine Coast Introduction Can you only start…