Yet it can be a powerful coping tool for many, in large part because it helps combat the secrecy people often feel about a trauma, as well as their reluctance to face emotions. “The more you avoid a problem, t...
Breeding Contempt: The History of Coerced Sterilization in the United States ix I owe a tremendous debt of thanks to the many people who have helped me in my career and in writing this book. My parents, Frank and Betty Largent, encouraged me to pursue my interests wherever they might lead...
Many people in the United States celebrate Christmas Day on December 25. The day celebrates Jesus Christ’s (耶稣)birth. Christmas Day is just like our Spring Festival.People celebrate Christmas Day in many ways. In the days or even weeks before Christmas Day, many people put up Christmas tr...
How many people in the world have problems sleeping? 62% of people around the world have problems sleeping, with as many as67% reporting sleep disturbancesat least once every night. There is good news though!8 in 10 adultsare actively trying to findthings to help them sleep. ...
“I can’t think of anything that excites a greater sense of childlike wonder than to be in a country where you are ignorant of almost everything. Suddenly you are five years old again. You can’t read anything, you have only the most rudimentary sense o
Directly operationalizable from language use: The description of the psycho-social responses provided by Strong lends itself to operationalization, as its defining concepts have been mapped to language markers by previous literature (as Table 1 shows). Table 1 Operationalization of the Strong’s epid...
This is a great way to get in protein. Cottage cheese is another thing to add with plenty of protein. My boys love to add peanut butter to theirs, another great protein source. I hope this will be helpful and that others will have some ideas for you as well. ~Mama to Many~ Reply...
When we’re in the midst of a wave of culture shock, it can be hard to remember how fortunate we are. Not many people have the luxury to study abroad, so it’s important to practice gratitude for these amazing experiences. A good way to remind ourselves of the fortunate situation that...
How people wake up and regain alertness in the hours after sleep is related to how they are sleeping, eating, and exercising. Here, in a prospective longitudinal study of 833 twins and genetically unrelated adults, we demonstrate that how effectively an individual awakens in the hours following ...
Since living in cities is associated with an increased risk for mental disorders such as anxiety disorders, depression, and schizophrenia, it is essential to understand how exposure to urban and natural environments affects mental health and the brain. It has been shown that the amygdala is more ...