Has the moon once split? In the Islamic faith, Muslims believe that Prophet Muhammad once split the moon into two halves when questioned about his ability to perform a miracle. While no research has ever backed up the claim that the moon was once split, what we do know is
Obesity is becoming an increasingly common condition throughout the world, especially in North America. The prevalence of overweight or obese children and adolescents increased from 4% to 18% globally from 1975 to 2016 [6]. In 2016, there were 1.9 billion adults, 39% of the global population,that were overweight and 650
What is positive psychology? If psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior, positive psychology is the branch of psychology that studies how individuals and communities thrive. The founder of positive psychology, Martin Seligman, viewed modern western psychology to be hyper focused on mental illness, which he coined, the
Ever felt like your mood changes with the weather? That’s true, with one caveat–your mood changes with the climate as well. According to several climate change studies, including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) 2022 report, climate change has severe impacts on mental health. This may seem a bit
Did you know that every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia [1]? With cases at more than 55 million worldwide, this figure is projected to skyrocket in the coming decades as the elderly population increases. Dementia is a condition characterized by decreased brain functionality, resulting in debilitating symptoms
Hemineglect: Half of a whole There exists a common condition that many people are unaware of, even those that undergo it, in which people fail to recognize one side of space including their own body. Hemineglect also known as spatial neglect, unilateral neglect, or hemispatial neglect is a neuropsychological disorder
Picture this: it’s the day after New Year’s and you’ve sworn off sweets. You tell everyone that this year is different; you have self-control! And then, two days later, you’re invited to a friend’s birthday party. Not only does she have chocolate fondue, but a whole dessert table loaded with
As technology has advanced, so has our healthcare system. Over the past few years, we have begun to see the ways that technology and healthcare work as one entity. From the development of fitness devices, to advanced apps that allow you to track every detail of your health, to the
Could frequent radio wave exposure put us at higher risk for brain cancer? That’s one of the latest theories being discussed regarding the six former Philadelphia Phillies players who died from glioblastoma–a rare, aggressive, and often incurable form of brain cancer. Symptoms include severe headaches, nausea, vomiting, and seizures[2]. Interestingly,
Are you someone who is always anxious or suffers from anxiety disorder? Do you ever wonder why you feel the way you do? Well, evolutionary theory is used to explain a lot of human behaviours, including anxiety. Many of these behaviours are adaptive; however, some researchers argue otherwise. Anxiety is
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