psychology

Commonly known as ALS, the condition is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, and it is alway...

Those of us who have been in the work world for a while know all about the challenges of life on the job hunt. It can be an anxious and stress-fueled ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is caused when an individual witnesses or experiences a tragic event. Though they may not surface for months ...

Once again, millennials — anyone born between 1981 and 1996 — are in the news. This time, unbeknownst to them, it’s a plea for help. In October 2018, ...

Root canals and comedy clubs. It’s true that one is significantly more pleasant than the other, but they share the same goal: To put a smile on your f...

With spring finally in the air, most of us can’t wait to get outside and soak up some sun. With May being Skin Cancer Awareness Month, it's a great ti...

An estimated 5.8 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2019, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. This incl...

We’re all aware of the value of having a role model in our lives—someone we can look up to and aspire to be like, a person who embodies the success an...

We’ve all felt it. After lunchtime, you're lethargic, tired and constantly checking the clock waiting for the day to be over. But, fear not. Your day ...

When was the last time you enjoyed a good belly laugh? How did it make you feel? Would it surprise you to learn that medical studies show laughter rea...

HINSDALE — The Hinsdale Central School District is mourning after the death of a student this past weekend. The 16-year-old girl, who was a junior at ...

BRADFORD, Pa. — Catherine Koverola, inaugural provost and senior adviser at the African Leadership University in Mauritius, Africa, has been named pre...

Catherine Koverola, inaugural provost and senior adviser at the African Leadership University in Mauritius, Africa, has been named president of the Un...

The mass-shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, and schools around the nation last year ignited a debate on mental he...

World Autism Day is April 2 Make no mistake about it: The physical and mental health benefits of sleep are endless. With a good night’s sleep, you may...

As cliché as it may sound, it’s also a fact: Doing good is good for everyone. Altruism is beneficial to your mental health, physical well-being and se...

(TNS) So you’ve tossed a bunch of stuff after watching a series of episodes from Marie Kondo’s Netflix special. Those extra shirts, the duplicated kit...

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