Parkinson’s disease affects approximately 1.5 million adults in the United States. Due to a deficiency in the chemical dopamine, which controls muscle coordination and movement, Parkinson’s disease most often affects motor skills and speech. People with Parkinson’s disease often experience difficulties with movement; many of them shake uncontrollably or go rigid. Balance is often …
The Secret is a very well-done, extremely publicized and super-well marketed movie/documentary on the “Law of Attraction.” Brought to us by the same gang of people who did the very interesting movie What the Bleep Do We Know, The Secret is probably the first high-budget, widely distributed movie on the topic, or actually on …
Nail Biting is a habit where a person usually bites their fingernails or toenails. This may be because a person is feeling bored, nervous, stressed or he/she maybe hungry. The reasons are varied. Excessive nail biting is a sign of mental or emotional disorder. This habit can be compulsive and a person maybe busy …
The metaphor of the “rat race” as a way to talk about the nature of contemporary life is instructive. I wonder about its origin. And just what is a rat race? I picture a maze in some scientific laboratory with a dozen rodents scrambling in all directions, trying with great frustration to find their …
Symbolism plays a big part in how we communicate. It was believed to be the earliest form of communication as evidenced throughout history. Man has an innate need to express his feelings. But there are some things that we just cannot put into words, or sometimes words aren’t enough, that one single representation is …
Psychologists believe that our capacity as human beings depends on what our minds truly believe to be possible. “It’s all in the mind,” as they say. In order to show how simple this idea is, a concrete example may serve to illustrate it. Two students, without their knowledge, were subjected to an experiment. Both …
Insomnia is the condition that keeps people from getting valuable sleep each and every night. Sleep is more valuable than most people realize, as it not only helps you recharge your energy, but allows the body to heal from the day before. Without the proper sleep schedule, the body does not function at its …
Many people take for granted the powerful persuading influence of humor. Humor is often tossed off as sheer entertainment or mere speech filler. The truth is, when you engage an audience with humor, you are accomplishing much more than just getting a laugh out of them. Humor disarms an audience, making them more likely …
Have you heard the expression, “an idle mind is the Devil’s workshop”? There is a lot of truth to this. Our minds are powerful and the things you think about can make or break your attitude towards life. A good example of this is the person who looks forward to retirement, but get depressed …
Are you considering participating in online dating? Here are some tips to make the experience safer and more satisfactory. Watch out for lies and embellishments There are certain things which people commonly lie about within their profile. The most common include: Height, weight, age, and occupation. Also be aware that people may embellish a …