During an online discussion with my neighbors, one of them shared a deeply unsettling experience. She had been verbally and physically assaulted by a woman who lived further down the street. She... Read more »
Many children with ADHD struggle with more than just attention or hyperactivity issues. Depression is another common challenge—and according to a new study, it’s more widespread in this group than previously thought.... Read more »
“I [Merlin] have to live backwards from in front, while surrounded by a lot of people living forwards from behind. Some people call it having second sight.” — T. H. White Karen... Read more »
Whether it’s a friend who vanishes without a word or a romantic partner who stops replying to texts, ghosting has become a widely recognized part of modern relationships. Despite its growing presence... Read more »
Credible, confident eyewitnesses are typically very convincing to juries. This makes sense; assuming witnesses to be honest, there is a tendency to believe their accounts. After all, what honest people have seen,... Read more »
The brainstem is the stalk-like lower part of the brain that connects the main brain (cerebrum) to the spinal cord. It sits at the base of the skull, just above the spinal... Read more »
While listening to The Prof G Podcast recently, Scott Galloway, in a conversation about friendship, mentioned the oft-quoted idea that we are the average of the five people we spend the most... Read more »
We’ve been taught that successful leadership involves chasing, persuading, and hustling until we reach a desired outcome. Like a hunter on the prowl, we stalk our potential customers like prey in the... Read more »
August always carries a subtle shift. The long days shorten. Vacations wrap up. Back-to-school lists pop up in stores. Even for adults, this transition can trigger a cognitive shift: a mix of... Read more »
Homework has been tied to school for as long as most of us can remember. Ask any student what school is like, and you’ll hear about tests, teachers and homework. But with... Read more »