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Why people horde animals

For my brother's 30th birthday party, we held a special costume party. Guests were asked to dress how they thought they might look 30 years down the ... Read More »

Don't worry, get happy

Feeling down? Wish your life were different? I've got good news for you. Research shows that nearly half of the reason we feel happy or sad has to do ... Read More »

The signs of suicide

Depression, unfortunately, is no stranger in our society these days. It can take many forms, from a brief period of passing sadness to an unshakable ... Read More »

Effectiveness of stress disorder treatments under the microscope

A scientific review came out this past week that questioned the effectiveness of many treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). With ... Read More »

Get help for depression...at the office?

If you ask most people, they'll probably tell you that work is what causes, not helps their depression. However, researchers have found that employees ... Read More »

Seven habits of highly ineffective people

There's been plenty of spin-offs on the popular book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People -- some helpful, some not. If nothing else, this ... Read More »

How to use self-criticism for good

We all have a little voice that reminds us every time we're wrong. While, for the most part, it's good to self-aware (no one wants to be completely ... Read More »

Mental health problems increasing in third-world countries

The increasing prevalence of war, poverty and diseases have wreaked havoc on many countries known to the civilized world as "third world" nations. But ... Read More »

How to beat procrastination

One of my biggest causes of stress is procrastination. I'm a fairly busy person, so there's always something I could be doing -- which makes it easy ... Read More »

Workaholics driven by lack of sex

What drives workaholics to keep pushing, even when most normal people would give up and call it a day? A recent study suggests that it's not money, ... Read More »