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Serving The Citizens of Western North Carolina Since 1995 Date:May 2, 2019Source:University of Eastern FinlandSummary:Researchers have discovered of a new type of gene mutation that reduces fear and anxiety, and increases social interaction. The researchers employed gene manipulation technology to remove th...
When I was a kid, a pet changed my life. It was not our family's lovable mutt Frisky, or even Murphy, my pet duck. No, it was a four-foot yellow rat snake named Fred I got for three bucks when I was 13. He lived in a cage in my bedroom. I was t...
A study of firefighters in the United States breaks new ground in understanding how groups of workers -- especially those in high-risk occupations -- are able to take leaps of faith. The study conveys what goes into a person's ability to make critica...
Yes, we all love Fridays and the common reason being it's the day before Saturday, before the weekend, before a Holiday or a vacation. It's basically the day before something great, and yet it can be so much more. Here's a quick list on why Fridays a...
For over twenty years as physician, I've witnessed, time and again, the healing power of tears. Tears are your body's release valve for stress, sadness, grief, anxiety, and frustration. Also, you can have tears of joy, say when a child is born or tea...
Many child care providers try to help children feel confident by praising them. But encouragement is actually more effective than praise in building children's confidence. But overusing praise can actually lower children's self-esteem and make them m...
Every day we make dozens of little choices that either benefit us by asserting our ideas or diminish us because we hesitate in making our views or desires known. Sometimes it seems easier to go with the flow to avoid potential conflict. But the truth...
Listening to happy music may enhance divergent creativity Participants hearing positive, arousing music came up with most original solutionsDate:September 7, 2017Source:PLOSSummary:Listening to happy music may help generate more, innovative sol...
Three research-based ways to maximize the fun of leisure activitiesYou can't schedule enjoyable events like you do workDate:July 2, 2018Source:Ohio State UniversityEveryone's so busy these days that it is easy to think you need to schedule time to ha...
Psychocology Today Despite the digital age's marvels, it has propagated an emotional zeitgeist with a low tolerance for frustration--not just when you accidentally delete a computer file, but in terms of how you approach relationships and yours...
It's a big part of what makes us human: we cooperate. But humans aren't saints. Most of us are more likely to help someone we consider good than someone we consider a jerk. How we form these moral assessments of others has a lot to do with cultural a...
7 Practical Tips to Achieve a Positive Mind By Larry Alton | June 7, 2016 The "power of positive thinking" is a popular concept, and sometimes it can feel a little cliché. But the physical and mental benefits of positive thinking have...
Tuesday, April 23, 2019Springtime is a favorite season for many because it is a time of renewal and awakening. As the weather warms up after a long winter, it is refreshing to spend time outdoors and enjoy the warm weather and outdoor activities. The...
We all worry and get upset from time to time. It's a normal part of life, right? But what happens when that anxiety or anger takes over, and you can't calm down? Being able to calm yourself in the moment is often easier said than done. That's w...
Nurse Next Door Making Lives Better As humans, we strive to live healthily and pursue success and happiness. There needs to be a balance between physical and mental well being. When you think about senior wellness, it's usually associated with physic...
BY JOEL WONG, JOSHUA BROWN | JUNE 6, 2017With the rise of managed health care, which emphasizes cost-efficiency and brevity, mental health professionals have had to confront this burning question: How can they help clients derive the greatest possibl...
Most people don't think of cats as cuddling creatures .... Andrew Falloon has proof in a photo that they are ... He posted the photo on Twitter, which has now gone Viral. On a personal note, I have had the honor of having cats, I am a migraine...
Sarge's Animal Rescue Foundation, Inc.: Our Fabulous Volunteers!April 14 at 10:17 AM · Our amazing volunteers work at Sarge's Adoption Center, at the Haywood County Animal Shelter, and with cats at PetSmart, as well as do countless hours fostering ho...
There are many ways to think about stress and how to manage it. The "kitchen stove" analogy is one I often use to talk about stress management:All your life stressors are represented by dishes you're in the process of preparing on a multi-burner stov...
No matter where you find yourself on this planet or what language you speak, you'll know a smile when you see one. While cross-cultural studies reveal slightly different meanings ascribed to smiling, they appear throughout the lifespan of all human (...
While the news of Brian Wilson's passing yesterday, June 11, 2025, at the age of 82, brings a bittersweet note, it's truly a moment to turn up the volume and bask in the incredible, sun-drenched legac...
It's Memorial Day, and for many of us, that means firing up the grill, maybe hitting the lake, or just enjoying an extra day off. And honestly, there's nothing wrong with that! We all deserve a break....
Extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable; it places immense strain on your body's ability to cool itself. When sweating isn't enough, your core temperature rises, leading to potentially dangerous conditi...
Endangered Species Day, observed on May 16, 2025, is a day to raise awareness of endangered and threatened species and the vital work being done to protect them. Being a part of the conservation tale ...
Some musicians' songs have the sensation of a dialogue with a witty, witty, and brutally honest friend. Without a doubt, Jill Sobule was one of them. It just hits you differently when you learn that s...
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