If I had my way, nobody would call me on my birthday. Every year, the calls start in the morning and keep coming well into the evening. Each call sounds like some... Read more »
Caffeine is the most widely consumed psychoactive substance in the world. It’s everywhere: coffee, tea, energy drinks, sports supplements, and more. But one question still stumps many exercisers: When is the best... Read more »
“Your labs look fine” can be some of the most harmful words in eating disorder care. People often find it surprising when I say that labs are often normal, even when someone... Read more »
Headlines regarding estrangement between adult children and parents have become increasingly common. Articles like the Wall Street Journal’s “Why Are So Many Adults Cutting Off Their Parents?” or The Guardian’s “A ‘Silent... Read more »
Where there are more people, there will be more crime. This isn’t necessarily the case per capita; that depends significantly on context. In the United States, there tends to be more violent... Read more »
“I want to stop feeling so behind.” “I want to stop overthinking social interactions.” “I want to stop having the same arguments with my partner.” These sound like goals. But none of... Read more »
Becoming a parent is one of the most precious, rewarding experiences in life. It can also be both exhilarating and terrifying for new parents who feel overwhelmed and undersupported. Many are juggling... Read more »
“You are capable of more than you know.” — Glinda (The Wizard of Oz) Our mind is composed of knowledge (perceptions of the present moment made tangible through our five senses and... Read more »
Nobody likes feeling out of control, unless we are enjoying the safe-but-scary thrills of a rollercoaster or horror movie. When it comes to the important stuff of life, like our intimate relationships,... Read more »
The effects of AI on human cognition and emotion are a mixed bag. It exposes us to another entity’s thinking processes and tool choices, which can help us see approaches we never... Read more »