In a new study coming from Aarhus University, researchers wanted to investigate how the human brain processes pain reactions. Specifically, how your brain perceives pain in the absence of any preconceived expectations of pain stimulation. To do this, researchers chose to focus on harmless thermal stimuli, and the perception of the thermal grill illusion, which…
Loneliness isn’t just experienced by those of us that are alone, it can also be experienced by those surrounded by loved ones. It can be seen as a warning that you may become isolated, that your relationships or lack there of, are not providing meaningful companionship. Though, what causes loneliness for each individual is more…
After the end of the holiday season, its time to reign in the new year! During the holidays, we focus on the ones in our lives, but with the new year we can redirect that focus on ourselves. With January being Mental Health Wellness Month, as well as a time for self improvement, we should…
With the holidays fast approaching, along with the winter solstice, our days have become shorter, and our nights longer. As a result, many of us our dealing with more stress than usual. To better manage these sometimes-crippling feelings, there are a few easy steps we can take to combat the stress of our daily lives…
Exam Time? or Needing to retain information? “Cramming all the learning into one night before the exam usually doesn’t work. You memorize things a lot better if you learn them repeatedly, over multiple sessions.” – Phil, N. K. D. A recent article suggests that our cells are capable of holding certain memories. In a recent…