Let’s talk about phobias! Phobias are one of those things that, unless you have experience with them, it’s hard to really get your head around it. According to the American Psychiatric Association, a phobia is an irrational and excessive fear of an object or situation. In most cases, the phobia involves a sense of endangerment … Read more
We looked at the 24 biggest fears and phobias and mapped them by state. Many of the most common fears this year are the usual suspects. People just do not like scary heights, for example. As long as there were steep cliffs and two-story homes of mud, wood, or stone; men and women probably displayed symptoms … Read more
The introduction of wearable assistive technology has vastly improved everyday living for users with disabilities for decades. Whether it’s aural aids for the hard of hearing, glucose monitors for diabetic individuals, or mobility bands for indoor navigation, assistive tech has made the world more accessible to all. Occasionally, the assistive tech space introduces an innovation … Read more
A panic disorder is a form of anxiety characterized by panic attacks that occur unexpectedly and repeatedly – seemingly for no reason. The fear of panicking will lead the person affected to display avoidance behaviors that will modify their everyday life. “Panic attacks” are an alarm signal raised by the body – in the case … Read more
What’s the difference between generalized anxiety disorder (anxiety attacks) and panic attacks? Contrary to popular misunderstanding, attacks from anxiety disorders and panic disorders are two different things. An anxiety attack is characterized by feelings of anxiety or nervousness, while a panic attack is marked by sudden episodes of intense fear or excessive worry. Both can … Read more
Employers and organizations are often responsible for developing and dishing out personality and aptitude tests. The CliftonStrengths Assessment differs in that it is not a personality test – it’s a performance-based assessment that helps you understand your innate skills. The CliftonStrengths assessment (formerly known as the Clifton StrengthsFinder), developed by The Gallup Organization, helps: Therefore, … Read more
L-Theanine is an over-the-counter dietary supplement easily found in health food and supplement stores. Its health benefits include boosting serotonin levels, lessening the bad side effects of caffeine, and promoting sleep. It’s sold as a nootropic that also reduces anxiety symptoms. L-Theanine is a naturally occurring amino acid and is one of the main psychoactive … Read more
Sleek and stylish with a smooth finish. The Montblanc Starwalker Pen is a tribute to the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, which coincidentally tied in with NASA’s announcement of sending an astronaut to Mars in 2024. Despite being a redesign of its original StarWalker pen collection (first introduced in 2003), the 2019 refresh … Read more
Note: Supplements are not required to undergo the same rigorous testing process as prescription drugs. Be sure to speak with your doctor before using supplements to treat symptoms or ailments. There’s been a significant rise in anxiety disorders in America. In fact, it’s the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting approximately 18.1% … Read more
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression primarily in winter. SAD is most common in the southern United States, Europe (particularly Scandinavia), Japan, and Australia. SAD is genetic, and people in the northern hemisphere have evolved to be more susceptible to SAD than people from the southern hemisphere. The shorter days of autumn … Read more