Is it Possible to Forget? – The Reality of Repressed Memories
The concept of ‘repressed memories’ is one of the few ideas from psychology that have become ‘mainstream’ enough that they are a part of…
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What Is Episodic Memory?
When you tell people you have a ‘bad memory’, that would seem to imply that there is only one ‘type’ of memory that can…
Read MoreDeep Ecology and Mental Illness
Mental illness can be caused by a variety of things, from abuse and neglect to genetics and hormonal imbalances. But people are also affected…
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How Do Neurons Work in the Brain?
If you’re truly interested in self-improvement and health, then you need to understand how it all works. Knowledge is power after all and you…
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Lifestyle Changes That Can Help You to Overcome Insomnia
Insomnia is an unpleasant disorder, affecting work, relationships, and even health. It is also common; more than half of those questioned in a recent…
Read MoreHow to Improve Your Mood by Changing Your Diet
It is well known that exercise, sunshine and friendship improve mood, but the impact diet can have is frequently underestimated. Rather than taking anti-depressants, it would be both…
Read MoreHow to Eat Your Way to Happiness
Everyone knows that a brisk walk or a coffee with friends will lift their mood, yet surprisingly few are aware that a change in…
Read MoreHow to Listen to Your Dreams
Dreaming is a natural activity that often carries many erroneous and negative connotations. This is due in part to the intense emotional charge that…
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What Is Hypergraphia?
The brain is a strange instrument that is far too complex for anyone to fully understand. While it’s easy to take it for granted…
Read MoreThe Neuroscience of Concentration
In order to be successful at almost anything, you need to be able to concentrate on it. Concentration allows us to direct all of…
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