Hoarding is often associated with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, anxiety, depression and other disorders that promote stress. Hoarders have an uncontrollable urge to collect items and have an often times irrational connection to them. They will refuse to dispose of items even if they have no space or need for them. Sometimes hoarders will agree to [...]
For years, medical research has been linking sugar with obesity, heart disease, diabetes and other serious diseases. However, despite America’s love affair with sugar, the average person does not think of sugar as addictive. When we think of an addiction, our minds immediately wander to substances such as alcohol and drugs that are regulated by [...]
“Bully”, a new movie, highlights the cruelty of bullying by portraying how it can damage the mental and physical health of victims. It also provides insight about how bullying can affect entire families. The film shows episodes of bullying and educates the public about the aftereffects it can cause. Part of the movie focuses on [...]
People want to do their best when they start a task. Often they have a self-imposed goal, which they may or may not achieve. The average person sets an attainable goal and feels satisfaction when he achieves it. If he makes a mistake, he can learn from the error and use his knowledge to improve. [...]
Think about your childhood days. A friend or family member may have betrayed you, so you talked about your disagreement with an adult. The offender was probably told to apologize, and you were encouraged to forgive. In the scenario, there may have been an apology and an acceptance. However, the words from all parties may [...]