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 »
Over 900 million adults globally are estimated to have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) (1). In the United States, more than 30 million adults are affected, yet 80-90% remain undiagnosed (2). The impact... Read more »
“I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever” – Thomas Jefferson “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself “-... Read more »
For millennia, bards, poets, and troubadours have captivated audiences with stories of the risks, pitfalls, and challenges of finding and keeping the perfect romantic partner with whom to live happily ever after.... Read more »
Memes are a form of digital storytelling, except instead of hunting scenes, it’s a sloth giving side-eye with the caption: “If I delete my Instagram, my social anxiety will delete itself too.”... Read more »
A few years ago, my brother became a Captain in the Fire Department. Around that time, he was also turning 40. I called to wish him a happy birthday, and while we... Read more »
Without question, humans are fascinated by romantic relationships and love. A disproportionate number of popular songs pertain to love (see Hobbs & Gallup, 2011). Art often pertains to love and relationships (Miller,... Read more »
The negative effects of workplace stress, overwork, and burnout are widely recognized by healthcare professionals, employers, and workers worldwide. Decades of research acknowledge both the need for and many benefits of creating... Read more »
Like many of my peer contributors to Psychology Today, I bathe regularly. Of course, I bathe mindfully and with intention, if not outright compulsion. Now that I have your attention: While I... Read more »
In Western societies, dogs are more than pets—they’re companions, family members, and, in many cases, emotional anchors. The human-animal bond has long been the subject of fascination and study, yet research has... Read more »