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“Gray Hair Isn’t Caused By Age”: 50 Psychology Facts That Might Surprise You
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind, behavior and human experience. Diving into this field can help us better understand ourselves and everyone else that we encounter. But it’s an extremely complex discipline. So if you’re looking to learn more about psychology in an easy, digestible way, you’ve come to the right place.
We took a trip to Psychology Posts on Instagram and gathered their most fascinating fun facts below. Hopefully, these images will teach you something new and give you a fresh perspective on how humans work. Enjoy scrolling through, and be sure to upvote the posts that you think everyone could benefit from reading!
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2WheelTravlr 19 hours ago (edited)
I 've always traveled a lot and don't find this to be the case. I sleep the same anywhere unless the room smells weird or something else about the hotel is unsettling.
Suby 3 hours ago
Well, a standard hotel room is a certain type of surrounding. I think once you've slept in a few without incident, the brain doesn't count them as a different or threatening place anymore.
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Pani Trakovická 1 hour ago
We have thiis saying: What you dream your first night out of your home, will come true. Maybe this is somehow the science behind it.
April Pickett 1 day ago
It's why I don't sleep well anywhere but my own bed. I don't travel very much.
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When we make conscious efforts to manage our emotions, like anger, we're essentially engaging in a mental workout that strengthens neural pathways associated with self-control and emotional regulation.
This means that by choosing healthier responses to anger, such as deep breathing, mindfulness, or constructive communication, you're not only preventing a potentially explosive situation but also fostering a calmer mind.
It's a powerful transformation that goes beyond the momentary calm. It's about nurturing a calmer, more composed you in the long run.
Zig Zag Wanderer 2 days ago
I know this to be true. I'm working on it regularly now. It's working.
Stephanie Did It 2 days ago
I did this for over 13 years of marriage to a cruel alcoholic. I stayed calm because I had to. I developed 3 autoimmune disorders and had a major heart attack. Single and safe now, but the damage remains.
Nizumi 1 day ago
It's like looking for the silver lining in everything - start looking, you find one. Keep looking you find more. After a while, you don't even need to try to find a positive; your brain is wired to find it automatically. "Holy Christmas crackers, I am in so much pain from this oral surgery and turns out I'm allergic to the pain killer and now itch and feel like puking my guts out while I cry on the kitchen floor. But hey - at least the surgery's over, and I have a kitchen floor to cry on and jello in the fridge and ice packs in the freezer and a warm snuggly blanket to pull over my head..." :)
StrangeOne 2 days ago
I find it just festers inside, builds and builds up in my gut and eventually it just explodes out of me at some random time. Having a good scream and shout lets out the pent up anger and then I start feeling a bit better.
David Paterson 2 days ago
It's true, except that suppressed anger builds up inside until it either blows up in violence or eats away at your health. As I discovered after 30 years of anger management.
Colleen Glim 2 days ago
There’s a big difference between suppressing anger and actively trying to calm yourself
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Sarah McManus 2 days ago
I've been married for 20 years. I must be the calmest person on the planet 😂😂
Michael Largey 1 day ago
I resist acting on my anger when I notice that anger assigns me some pretty strenuous tasks.
Laserleader 2 hours ago (edited)
WRONG and GARBAGE. The true science behind emotions are that they are chemicals our brains create, and we can get adicted to certain emotions quite easily. Only by resisting/accepting and retraining our brains by CHOOSING healthy ways to react to them will the chemicals be produced when appropriate. This is a rabbit hole of physiology, mental health, and social learning.
#3
This connection suggests that understanding and appreciating dark humor requires complex processing and mental flexibility - traits typically associated with higher IQ levels.
Additionally, emotional stability helps individuals navigate potentially disturbing content without experiencing heightened distress.
Dark humor taps into the ability to confront life’s darker realities with a sense of wit, allowing for a nuanced perspective on sensitive subjects.
Rather than being desensitized, people with an appreciation for dark humor seem to strike a balance between empathy and emotional detachment, which may explain their ability to enjoy humor others might find uncomfortable.
Adam Belaire 1 day ago
Why was the anti-vaxxer's 4 year old crying? Mid-life crisis.
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KatWitch57 1 day ago
Said researchers who enjoy dark humour more than the other people they work with.
As far as why it’s so important for us to study psychology, Verywell Mind notes that it can impact nearly every aspect of our lives. One of the most obvious uses is for mental health, particularly in therapeutic settings. But a greater understanding of psychology can also help experts develop educational programs, inform public policy, enhance performance and design social programs.
Ergonomics can also benefit from an understanding of psychology, as well as psychological research and self-help programs. We can even use what we’ve learned from psychology to better understand child development, informing us how to be more effective parents and teachers.
#4
Have you ever noticed how your dog wags its tail wildly and looks at you with pure joy when you walk in the door? This reaction is more than just a greeting, it shows the deep connection between dogs and their owners.
Exciting research has uncovered a remarkable phenomenon: a dog’s brain releases a surge of oxytocin upon seeing their owner.
Known as the ‘love hormone,’ oxytocin is the same chemical that floods the human brain during moments of deep love or while bonding with a newborn. It cultivates those cozy, warm feelings and cements a lasting bond.
Zig Zag Wanderer 2 days ago
That is because they truly do love us. Sometimes without cause, unfortunately.
Abel 1 day ago (edited)
Yes, but dogs cant talk. I know it is an unpopular opinion, dogs dont think as human with languaje, and when I see elders arguing with their dogs I dont know what to think.
Lady Eowyn 1 day ago
Do you know what to think when you see youngsters arguing with their dogs?
Load More Replies... Laserleader 2 hours ago
Sigh. Most every animal can produce the love hormone, its stupid to think non-humans dont have emotions since we are all animals.
Mike F 1 day ago
Yeah, if you're wearing meat socks. When I pick mine up from the groomer her entire body becomes a tail, wagging from her nose back.
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Ugh, do I have to? 2 days ago
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" -- An overused quote
AtMostAFabulist 2 days ago
"You can't win if you dont play" -Another overused quote
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Daisydaisy 2 days ago
I don't think these are all necessarily true for all people, all of the time. My life has included some "failures" that were a hell of a lot worse than not having taken any action!
Abel 1 day ago
"The first step to failure is to try to do it" Homer Simpson, or anything like that.
Michael Largey 1 day ago
Is this merely because in the first case you have to spend time wondering what the outcome would be but in the second case you don't?
#6
This is not exercise, or hiking, or jogging. It is simply being in nature, connecting with it through our senses of sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch.
You can forest-bathe anywhere in the world where there are trees. In hot weather or in cold, in rain, sunshine or snow. You don’t even need a forest. Once you have learned how to do it, you can do shinrin-yoku anywhere.
Zig Zag Wanderer 2 days ago
I have plenty of forest do do this in my land. It was a godsend during covid.
Crystalwitch60 1 day ago
I did to fields behind my house like miles n miles of with woodland to mind u Covid lock down is my daily life has been for almost 12 yrs now , n given where I live n the open countryside n farmland , I wouldn’t swap it for the world ❤️do you have trail cameras up in your forests ?
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Chich the witch 1 day ago
Just as long as i don't encounter throngs of naked people on my matutinal walks I'm OK with "forest bathing"
realenancy170 10 hours ago
That actually happened to me. I was on a trail I hadn't hiked before. It was very remote so I let my dog off leash. He managed to find a group of n**e sunbathers and tried to make friends with them. Their male leader stood up and asked me to come get him. No way! I called his name and continued on. He caught up eventually.
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Mahiera Etsuhae 13 hours ago
I have been doing this all my life; but now I know what to call it! 😁
Norfolk and good 1 day ago (edited)
Forest of Dean, Galloway Forest, Kielder Forest, New Forest, Epping Forest...
Load More Replies... When it comes to what psychologists can do, they have many more options than simply being a therapist. They can also contribute to creating healthier workplaces, design and implement public health programs, research airplane safety, help design technology and computer programs, and study military life, as well as the psychological impacts of combat.
But becoming a psychologist isn’t exactly easy. It typically takes between eight to twelve years to become a licensed psychologist. This entails earning a bachelor’s degree, a master’s and/or doctoral degree, and one to two years of supervised experience and licensing exams.
#7
Engagement in self-care chores (e.g., making self a meal) and family-care chores (e.g., making someone else a meal) significantly predicted working memory and inhibition, after controlling for the influence of age, gender, and presence or absence of a disability.
However, for families with a pet, there was no significant relationship between engagement in pet-care chores and executive function skills.
Lee Gilliland 2 days ago
Oh, really? Because my parents essentially used us as servants. You need to be careful.
d b 2 days ago
Not sure why this comment was downvoted, so I fixed it. The post is absolutely correct, as long as the timing, duration and nature of the chores is developmentally appropriate (and I think the commenter is saying that). And for God's sake, give your kid critical feedback and loads of praise for getting it right!
Load More Replies... Michael Largey 1 day ago
Being assigned chores enhanced my problem solving abilities. I was always figuring out a way to get out of them.
StrangeOne 2 days ago
I did many chores growing up. My mom had made an after school chore list. If what this research is saying is true, I guess I would still be trying to finish elementary school if I hadn't been made to help around the house every day. Seriously. I was getting by alright, but with much struggle.
Laserleader 2 hours ago
This is misleading. Giving children responsibility, and the knowledge of how to take care of themselves and others is the ONLY JOB a parent has, and kids can learn the same info from being responsible for a pet or another human including themselves.
KatWitch57 1 day ago
Just keep telling them this. and let us know when you find one that believes you.
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The use of music in therapy for the brain has evolved rapidly as brain-imaging techniques have revealed the brain’s plasticity — its ability to change— and have identified networks that music activates.
Studies by the authors and other researchers have revealed that because music and motor control share circuits, music can improve movement in patients who have suffered a stroke or who have Parkinson’s disease.
Research has also shown that neurologic music therapy can help patients with language or cognitive difficulties, and the authors suggest that these techniques should become part of rehabilitative care.
LucyAnn 1 day ago
I can 100% confirm this. My mother had dementia for more than 15 years before she passed away recently aged 70. We used music for EVERYTHING. We had a morning playlist so she woke up to her favourite music and she woke up singing and dancing every day. We used music to keep her calm, engaged, involved in the family and connected. We danced and sang and played instruments together daily. Her last words to me were to tell me how happy she was. There is a lot less music now she's gone.
Abel 1 day ago
And if you smoke pot and listen to whale sounds you can see the beyond. Or that what I was told. That and dragons.
Laserleader 2 hours ago (edited)
Pot won't make you see anything, it is NOT A HALLUCINAGENIC. But being relaxed while st0ned can help clear your mind and help you enjoy the whale songs and you can imagine them singing. (Lots of experience, so I know)
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Mark Stewart 22 hours ago
Supposed to be very beneficial for people with dementia as well, my mother loved music and it was one of the last things that alzheimers robbed her of.
#9
Michael Largey 1 day ago
Those that can afford property close to the ocean are richer on average and have less to worry about.
Judy Reynolds 1 day ago
And I live in the middle of North America. I envy you!!!
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AtMostAFabulist 2 days ago
I would love to live next to a large body of water. The ocean would be great
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 day ago
It becomes unimpressive pretty quickly XD I've lived in a beach town all my life. It's cool to be minutes from the beach/ocean, and I spent plenty of time there as a kid and teen. But once I got older, the annoying things became more obvious: there's an influx of tourists in the summer (because beach town) and traffic goes to hell. They trash the beaches and get rowdy. The ocean air/salinity itself can also factor into damage done over time to your house's siding and your car (they tend to rust faster.) Sand gets everywhere. EVERYWHERE. Whenever it's windy, sand coats everything. The weather IS amazing, but it's also the same, pretty much every day XD
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Pheebs 1 day ago
Same. I think the reality is many people kind of hit a meditative state at the beach, as long as it’s a relaxing trip to it - walking on the beach, watching the waves, etc. even going surfing to get some exercise in. Frankly you can get similar effects by going for a walk it the woods, reconnecting with natural. It’s all about reconnecting and quiet.
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Lil be lil 1 day ago
??? And so why is Michigan now so red, we're surrounded on by water. So is Florida.
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Tyranamar Seuss 2 days ago
Eh. IDK. I moved near the ocean and I was just cold and damp all the time.
Zig Zag Wanderer 2 days ago
You need to find somewhere warmer. Then you'll only be damp all the time. And salty...
Load More Replies...Clearly, we don’t all have time to spend a decade in school studying to become a psychologist. But if you want to learn the absolute basics, HelpGuide has got you covered. First, they note that it’s important to understand that psychology and common sense don’t always align. For example, plenty of people eat junk food, despite the fact that we know it’s unhealthy. We don’t always do what we know is “right.” So instead of making assumptions based on common sense, psychology makes sure that every hypothesis is scientifically tested.
#10
Zig Zag Wanderer 2 days ago
I expressed an inoffensive opinion about different 'advice' regarding blue light/colour and get downvoted to oblivion. Why?
Bartlet for world domination 2 days ago
Because you jump from not understanding to conspiracy.
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Little but Fierce 2 days ago
It’s actually very easy to google “what is blue light.”
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Ronja Oksanen 1 day ago
Can't be true if someone hates the color and/or associate it with something negative 🤔
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Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 2 days ago
Because it is harder to move farther away when you are lethargic and full of junk food?
SchadenFreudian Psychology 2 days ago
It feels like you’re doing something naughty with your partner in crime.
Daisydaisy 2 days ago
I wonder if that's because there is less judging and competition in that sort of togetherness? People who are heavily into pure eating and the gym can be a bit holier than thou, not always relaxing to be around!
Science Nerd 2 days ago
It’s really hard to cuddle your significant other while on a 5k workout or during Tai Chi. Physical contact is very healthy emotionally.
Abel 1 day ago
"Where is the remote control? Who knows? Under your a*s? Maybe. I am too tiiired to search it... I love you. Me too. Yaaawn.
Laserleader 2 hours ago
Lazy is a reward for hard working couples, so it is a pleasure to do without judgements. But running, playing sports, hiking, etc make you focus on competition and goals, not just being together.
Geobugi🇰🇷🇰🇭 23 hours ago
Because how could you enjoy something together that you do not enjoy alone? Who is really enjoying jogging or eating boring salad?
#12
Science Nerd 2 days ago
Do that all the time. I’m really up to going to the office this morning. My commute isn’t bad. This fast-food coffee is passable.
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Michael Largey 1 day ago
That's backwards. My brain tells me whether I've slept well. (And it doesn't break it to me gently either.)
Geoffrey Scott 1 day ago
Even if I only 4 hrs sleep when I was working I knew I could function until I sat down at home. Then nighty night
Remi (He/Him) 1 day ago
Best way to fall asleep when you're having trouble, is thinking you're just going to lie down and relax, because that helps with tiredness too. I often manage to fall asleep like that when normal methods fail
Paula Glasscoe 8 hours ago
I sometimes try to stay awake, it’s hard work if you do it mindfully and tuckers me out!
Load More Replies... There are also several major perspectives to consider in psychology: biological, cognitive, behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and more. Each of these aims to understand problems stemming from different sources. For example, humanistic psychology aims to get to the bottom of issues caused by a person's specific experience. And possible remedies may include building positive qualities, such as gratitude, empathy and resilience.
#13
Morning cuddling is more than a cozy habit. Science shows it works like an emotional vitamin, setting the brain and body up for a calmer, happier day. Just a few extra minutes of affectionate touch after waking can lower stress, boost mood, and strengthen connection.
Michael Largey 1 day ago
Remind yourself of all the people who might be there but fortunately aren't.
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Spencer's slave no longer 2 days ago
So would that mean I need 2 minutes from each of my 3 cat, or 1 minute each from my 3 plus 1 minute each from my 3 foster kittens?
Sweaterpants Mandles 1 day ago
My dog and I have a standard five minute full cuddle before we get out of bed. It helps.
TheSubmissiveToe 16 hours ago
I'd like ANY cuddling from my partner at this point. Sadly, I'm the only one to initiate it.
#14
Laserleader 2 hours ago
It is. But they are suggesting an alter-ego. Mine is named Sue, and she wants to do all the things I would never allow myself to do. As I get older and learn more, she is slowly replacing me.
Load More Replies... Science Nerd 2 days ago (edited)
You mean like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde? Can I be Mr Hyde for a day?
StrangeOne 2 days ago
I changed my first name on my Facebook profile. I gotta say I do feel loads better about it.
JL 2 days ago
Are you saying I should don a mask & cape and start beating up lowlifes in dark alleys?
Bartlet for world domination 2 days ago
Or put on a wig and make up and belt out a Donna Summer classic!
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patricia patricia 1 day ago
I think it depends on your attitude. Some people spend money on "experiences" so that they can post photos and show off if front of their friends. They consume expensive experiences in the same way other people buy an expensive car or a designer's dress. In my opinion, what makes you happy is to do what you feel like doing, to spend time with the people you love and to learn the difference between "I need" and "I want". Learning not to spend money you don't have, to buy things you don't need, to impress people you don't care about... that's the foundations of happiness.
V 1 day ago
But they aren't spending money on experiences, they are spending money on photos of experiences. So they are are spending money on materialistic things. That's how I would interpret that anyway.
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DeoManus Argentem 1 day ago
I suspect this is also because these people are comfortable enough to afford "experiences" because their material possessions are covered.
roddy 1 day ago
It's also a choice. Some people would forego a vacation to have a better dining room set or carpet. We have old stuff, but like to travel. Our friends don't seem to mind, and the people who look down on us for it are not very welcome anyway.
Load More Replies... Zig Zag Wanderer 2 days ago (edited)
Decided to spend everything on experiences instead of possessions for my retirement. It was chucking out the combined possessions of two passed parents that did it. These things are almost completely irrelevant. The memories we keep forever. Our children and grandchildren will get memories instead of any material possessions for inheritance.
Starbug 1 day ago
That's it, keep one or two things of great sentimental value, take photos of the rest. If my partner goes before me, I'd have to hire a very large skip to get rid of all his stuff (and that's after donating or recycling everything suitable)
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Shelli Aderman 7 hours ago
I’ll fix that for ya, BP, “People who have disposable income and don’t have to worry about where their next meal is coming from have less stress…” 🙄
There are also many different branches of psychology, including clinical, cognitive, developmental, social, personality, industrial-organizational, forensic, school, and health. Because each one has a unique focus of study, they each aim to understand behaviors present in different settings. After all, psychology is relevant to every single aspect of our lives.
#16
Back in 1982, 43% of fathers admitted they'd never changed a diaper. Today, that number is down to about 3%.
A new study has found that millennial dads are spending more time with kids. These fathers prioritize spending time with their families over DIY projects.
Millennial dads are also taking time off work to be more involved in raising their children.
Studies have shown that dads who take paternity leave have better relationships with their children.
Grumpy old man 1 day ago
Sometimes things have to get bad so that people do better
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BeesEelsAndPups 2 days ago
Single dad here. My girls want to be YouTubers. I suppose that's AN ambition. But it makes me sad. I guess it's like wanting to be an actor, but without needing to acquire any skills first.
patricia patricia 1 day ago
Have you ever seen any film with, for example, J. Lo? Skills? What skills? Now seriously. I don't know how old your daughters are, but it's probably a phase. Most teenagers want to be YouTubers, influencers or streamers at one point, because they see it as glamorous, carefree and profitable. They'll change their mind, don't worry, when is they realise how difficult it is to earn a living as a YouTuber.
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Pedantic Panda 1 day ago
Love this message, thank you. No I'm not your father but thank you from him.
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#18
Why Women May Need More Sleep:
Cognitive Load and Mental Fatigue
Women often process more at once, handling multiple tasks and emotions simultaneously. This drains cognitive resources faster and heightens the need for restorative sleep.
Hormonal Cycles and Mood
Psychological stress during menstrual phases, pregnancy, and menopause often interacts with hormones like progesterone and estrogen. These changes impact both sleep quality and emotional balance, making rest more fragmented.
Sleep Disorders and Anxiety
Insomnia and restless leg syndrome are more common in women, both of which are linked to higher rates of anxiety and rumination — two psychological patterns that disrupt falling and staying asleep.
Emotional Processing at Night
Research shows women spend more time in REM sleep, the stage tied to emotional memory processing. While this supports resilience and empathy, it also increases the brain’s need for nightly recovery.
Colleen Glim 2 days ago
So I not being lazy when lounge in bed until noon? Cool! That’s my story and I’m going with it
Mark Alexander 1 day ago
Men use their brains just as much. Our problem is that we have 2 heads and the wrong one has too much to say.
Lotekguy 1 day ago
According to Robin williams, God gave men a big head and a little head, but not enough blood for both to work at the same time.
Load More Replies... Kelly Scott 1 day ago
I don't know. I've known an awful lot of women who I would question if they even had any brains.
Geobugi🇰🇷🇰🇭 23 hours ago
I think this low on the list we start to enter bull💩 territory, how can a person NOT use their brain? It is getting used all the time by any person, there is no time in a human life where the brain is doing nothing. What nonsense
Lotekguy 1 day ago
If you see 100 women and 100 men staring blankly at nothing in particular, ask them what they're thinking about. The detailed answers you get from the women will prove that their brains were working more than the usual "nothin' we gents would reply with.
Geobugi🇰🇷🇰🇭 23 hours ago
Any man could tell you that we are either just to lazy to explain it or it is about somwthing childish wich we do not want to share or breasts
Load More Replies... Michael Largey 1 day ago
They didn't say "Men need less sleep than woman because they use their brains less" because that would put all the information you needed in the title.
Lil be lil 1 day ago
Women rather than men what does that say? Men stress women out that the real reason. Or that women are made to live in a man's world that's what!
John 13 hours ago
But women stress men out more. They never tell you what they're thinking or what their actual opinion is. And then after telling you they don't mind at all, they tell you they mind. This causes even more stress.
Load More Replies...If you’re looking for some more fun facts about psychology, Faith Behavioral Health has compiled a list on their website. First, they note that it’s important to understand our behaviors to improve communication, enhance relationships, boost personal growth, help solve conflicts, and inform our decision making.
Now, as for fun facts, they report that the Halo Effect often impacts our judgment. If you find someone likeable or attractive, you’re probably going to assume that they’re intelligent, honest and capable, even if they haven’t done anything to convince you of that.
#19
Exercise changes the brain in ways that protect memory and thinking skills. In a study done at the University of British Columbia, researchers found that regular aerobic exercise, the kind that gets your heart and your sweat glands pumping, appears to boost the size of the hippocampus, the brain area involved in verbal memory and learning.
Resistance training, balance and muscle toning exercises did not have the same results.
If you don’t want to walk, consider other moderate-intensity exercises, such as swimming, stair climbing, tennis, squash, or dancing.
Howl's sleeping castle 1 day ago (edited)
😆 i read it aloud to my husband and said 'hippopotamus'
Load More Replies... SchadenFreudian Psychology 2 days ago
How about 10 minutes twice a day? I never get a whole hour uninterrupted to do anything.
David Paterson 2 days ago (edited)
Cause and effect back to front again? Healthy people exercise more. This doesn't mean that exercise makes you healthy. It means that healthy people exercise more.
Shelli Aderman 7 hours ago
I appreciate this info., but dementia doesn’t discriminate, and doesn’t care about how much you’ve exercised. My dad is a venerable Jack LaLane, but he still has been taken over by dementia, sadly.
Littlemiss 12 minutes ago
I'm so sorry. Dementia and alzhemiers are awful
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Apatheist Account2 10 hours ago
Surely squash, if played to any sort of standard, is pretty intense. I played it at school and in my 30s, and it was pretty knackering as I recall. I used to play league-standard badminton and table-tennis, and squash was much harder.
Jeanbore Dilford 12 hours ago
So, logically, a human who does this every day will have a brain which is bigger than his body....
Crystalwitch60 1 day ago
And hour ,erm I’m lucky if I can walk 5 doors down which is around 50 meters of a day , let alone for an entire hour , where do they get this c**p from 😂
Betsy S 1 day ago
Crystalwitch60: I'm saying this with all good intention and kindness. Please install or activate spellcheck AND grammar check into your computer. Your messages MIGHT get less negative response if they were at least marginally understandable. I realize English seems like it's not your first language, so these two programs will make a huge difference to your ability to be understood. Please take this with the support and kindness it's intended. Thank you.
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The way we process what we see in just a few milliseconds can make us feel attracted or repelled by a city.
Research says that as we look at a city more, the way it looks can affect our experience of it more than we thought.
The way a city looks can affect how easy it is to walk around and understand where you are.
Researchers suggest that using certain patterns and designs in city planning can make people feel less stressed and tired.
azubi 1 day ago (edited)
Can you tell the difference between assertion and refuted assertion? That's what studies are for.
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StrangeOne 2 days ago
I hate walking down streets and highways. Much prefer walking through green spaces and among trees. Unless it's canker worm season, or the tent tree caterpillars are out.
Kelly Scott 1 day ago
It's because you're always being watched when you're walking in a city, either by cameras or other people. We can sense when we're being watched and it drives our inner systems crazy and makes us very uncomfortable.
Laserleader 1 hour ago
You are always being watched in the woods too. It just seems less likely to invade another person's space in the woods.
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Robert Trebor 1 day ago
Though the earth in the woods path feels as hard as the sidewalk in the city, the atmosphere and the quiet soften the experience.
Aileen Grist 16 hours ago
I hate being in the countryside. I've lived in the middle of nowhere (UK) twice and hated it. I love walking down streets with shops and cafes or even just houses. Solid underfoot, usually well lit at night and usually toilets nearby
Dog Mom to Zoe 1 day ago (edited)
There is a forest of sorts near where I live that has 1 paved path and the rest is forest. The dogs and I LOVE walking there as early as we can to avoid any crowds and it's lovely. Once, I underestimate the time during an evening walk. and we didn't get out until the sun set. Man oh man, it was quite scary in pitch black darkness. Still, love it.
Lil be lil 1 day ago
That's what they do, try to prove or confirm what even stupid people know/ understand.
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As you age, routines dominate your daily life. The brain, wired for efficiency, spends less energy processing repetitive and familiar experiences.
Without new events to mark the passage of time, the perception of days, weeks, and even years seems to blur together.
This phenomenon is rooted in how the brain allocates resources for memory formation.
Novelty stimulates the hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for encoding memories, which creates richer, more detailed recollections.
In contrast, repetitive routines result in fewer distinct memories, making longer periods feel shorter in hindsight.
Remi (He/Him) 1 day ago
well all of it was a new experience for most of us. Not a positive one, but still
Load More Replies... Zig Zag Wanderer 2 days ago
Do. Immediately. It's the best thing I've ever done, and led to all the other good things!
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Charlotte A. 1 day ago
Maybe if we take two 1 hour walks a week, time will slow down? 🤔(Since it also involves the hippocampus)
Remi (He/Him) 1 day ago
Might work. Especially if you go for walks in different places. I do that and it is refreshing.
Load More Replies... Paula Glasscoe 8 hours ago
There’s also the fact that when you are 2 a year is half your life, when you’re 50 it’s a fiftieth. Of course it feels quicker.
Michael Largey 1 day ago
Ffs, we're hurdling headlong into our graves. Don't pretend like we don't already know that.
Zig Zag Wanderer 1 day ago
You're hurdling? Sounds difficult. I go around the hurdles....
Load More Replies... Lady Eowyn 1 day ago
I'm old. I try to keep my brain active by lots of reading and crafting. Learning new things. Challenging myself.
Something else psychology has taught us is that multitasking actually negatively impacts efficiency. So it’s probably best to just focus on one task at a time, and do that one well.
Did you know that body language makes up 55% of communication? Your posture, facial expressions, hand gestures and nonverbal cues might be saying a lot more than you realize.
And even if you don’t want to, humans instinctively conform to social norms. So it’s going to take active effort if you want to stand out.
#22
When you are with someone you deeply trust, your brain releases oxytocin, the bonding hormone that lowers stress and makes you feel safe. This sense of safety shifts your body into “rest mode,” slowing your heart rate and helping you feel calm, sometimes even sleepy.
Research shows that couples can go even further. Studies find that partners often sync up while they sleep, with heartbeats, breathing, and even movements aligning through the night.
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 2 days ago
Does that mean I love my work cos I keep failing asleep at my desk?
AtMostAFabulist 2 days ago
That must be it, God knows I dont love my coworkers.
Load More Replies... patricia patricia 1 day ago
Yeah, that'd my parents, both of whom blame one another and swear only the other snores like s bulldozer.
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Lil be lil 1 day ago (edited)
People have Read many things for hundreds of years and and eventually find the 'theories' false. How bout conclusive proof? And why would a study on such a thing be of any use in the real world unless you could predict the days the ,'wild' women need to be confined perhaps due to their menstruation?
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Researchers believe that misophonia is linked to heightened activity in the brain’s anterior insular cortex (AIC), an area associated with processing emotions and sensory input.
While we all might find certain sounds annoying from time to time, individuals with misophonia experience a more intense and visceral reaction.
Studies have shown that this condition is not just a matter of being overly sensitive but may be rooted in neurological differences.
SchadenFreudian Psychology 2 days ago
How about if we feel irritation when we hear other people speak?
Zig Zag Wanderer 2 days ago
Well, it may be that others share this disorder, but it doesn't necessarily mean you're not strange.... 😅
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Data1001 21 hours ago
I've had it since childhood, and I wish my parents had known what we know now, because breakfast time was absolute hell for me, and not having a good handle on how to control my emotions at that age, I made it hellish for everyone else at the table, as well. You literally have a "fight or flight" response -- I want to either punch the person doing it or just get the heck outta there. It still causes just as strong of a reaction for me now, but I've gotten a bit better at controlling my physical responses. However, I either have to quickly pop on headphones or just leave the room, because the rage can get pretty strong. But there's shame associated with this, too -- being an even-keeled person in general, I feel like I shouldn't have those reactions, but I can't help it. My brain is just wired weird, I guess.
The_Nicest_Misanthrope 1 day ago
My cousin has this. Family Christmas dinners aree a nightmare for her, poor thing.
The_Nicest_Misanthrope 1 day ago
It's incurable sadly, though there are things you can do to mitigate it like eating in another room, or using noise cancelling ear plugs
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Gen Z is changing how the world thinks about drinking. Studies show that this generation drinks about 20% less alcohol than Millennials.
A report published by Time Magazine and The Conversation found that Gen Z’s choices are shaped by mental wellness, self-image, and a growing desire for control in both social and digital spaces. Unlike past generations that viewed alcohol as a symbol of adulthood or freedom, Gen Z sees clarity, stability, and balance as more valuable.
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 2 days ago
Partly because booze is getting more expensive and wages after dropping. It's a luxury that is harder to afford these days.
Boop the Snoot. Pound the Paw. 2 days ago (edited)
Yes, they are very enlightened. By-the-by, In 2000, only 8 states in the United States permitted the use of pot and that was for medical purposes only. In 2025, 45 states in the US permit the use of pot for medical purposes and 24 states permit the use of dope for any reason, including recreation. Alcohol is on the decrease, dope is on rise. I don't see a lot of bar fights when folks are taking edibles though.
Kit Black 2 days ago (edited)
No, they don't ~see clarity etc etc...as more valuable~ they have the highest rate out of any generation of pot use - they are still using - it's just a different d**g
Zig Zag Wanderer 2 days ago
We get ours on prescription now. Better than anything I used to get, too 😎
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Zig Zag Wanderer 2 days ago
It all the prescription cannabis we get from the government in Australia!
StrangeOne 2 days ago
Only in countries with a higher drinking age, such as the USA. Canada and other countries have legal drinking ages at 18/19.
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azubi 1 day ago
Unfortunately, alcohol is not only a poison, but also has a social effect: under its influence, people open up to each other, especially when they are too different to like each other when sober. This could explain why it has been around for so long in human history and why people often drink more in small social units such as villages. It will be interesting to see what happens when this social glue disappears. The societies in which alcohol is not present do not give me much hope.
StrangeOne 2 days ago (edited)
Nothing wrong with that. My daughter has chosen to strictly abstain from alcohol, not even a sip or on special occasions. Some other people don't seem to like her choice, especially the older people. One waiter muttered to her, after she declined wine, "Well, maybe one day you'll like wine." She's actually allergic to alcohol, especially wine, (and that was noted when I made the reservation.) That, and her dad is a raging, inappropriate alcoholic.
Science Nerd 2 days ago
Allergic reactions to alcohol are rare, depending on ethnicity. Intolerance is much more common but presents a different set of symptoms. Both are excellent reasons to decline drinks.
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#25
Zig Zag Wanderer 2 days ago
They don't call me Mr Memory for nothing! (In fact, I can't remember what they do call me....)
David Paterson 2 days ago
True. Daytime naps are also a sign of early onset dementia and a sign of coronary artery blockage.
Cee Cee 1 day ago
Many countries especially hot ones, have siesta. I grew up on the equator and we had siesta too. I get up very early especially in the summer to walk the dogs and go back to bed for an hour or two in the afternoon.
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Researchers found that fluid intelligence (reasoning ability etc.) was significantly correlated with self-reported prosocial behavior.
Moral identity, perspective taking, and empathic concern could account for the positive association between intelligence and prosocial behavior.
The mediation effects of moral identity and empathy were consistent across gender.
roddy 1 day ago
Sadly you can't wear a red hat anywhere now. I picked out a nice burgundy one at the Toronto airport as hubby forgot his on our way on vacation. A Swiss woman overlooked the maple leaf on it and assumed he was an American Republican and was incredibly rude when he tried to give her his seat. In our country, red is associated with the left.
Load More Replies... Michael Largey 1 day ago
Is it just that intelligent people are more likely to successfully figure out ways to contribute to the welfare of others?
General Anaesthesia 1 day ago
And many (supposedly) intelligent people have a lot of empathy for others. "Significantly correlated" does not mean everyone, Science Nerd.
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In many families, something strange can happen. Parents may show more care or protection toward the child who helps less, while the child who gives the most and stays loyal is often taken for granted. Psychologists say this is not always done on purpose. It can come from deep emotions and habits that parents may not even notice.
Some parents feel worried or guilty about the child who seems weaker or needs more help. They might give that child extra attention to feel like they are doing the right thing. But in doing so, they often forget the child who always helps and never complains. That dependable child becomes the “strong one” everyone relies on, even though they need love and rest too.
Cultural beliefs also play a part. In some families, parents believe that helping or caring is simply a duty, not something to be thanked for. The child who works hard and supports others may not be praised, because parents assume they will keep doing it. This can leave the helpful child feeling unseen or unloved.
Daisydaisy 2 days ago
"Parents ALWAYS defend the child ..." "Parents believe ..." Some of these are ridiculous. "Studies show ..." is pretty vague. One study, once? Involving dodgy parameters and only ten participants?
Auntriarch 1 day ago (edited)
Nope, other way round, parents don't favour the idle one: the favourite is idle because they've been favoured.
Ugh, do I have to? 2 days ago
Huh. That's almost a reversal of the animal kingdom, where often the weaker offspring is left behindd/neglected.
Lil be lil 2 days ago
Well then my family was a family of wolves. And to be honest nobody got attention.
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#28
Parenting demands constant multitasking, attention to detail, and emotional resilience, often without the same clear boundaries and support systems present in a workplace.
Working environments also typically offer more predictable routines, whereas home life with children can be unpredictable and mentally exhausting.
Littlemiss 6 minutes ago
I wirk with both children and adults who act like them. Explains why I'm always shattered
Load More Replies... Tyranamar Seuss 2 days ago
I found staying home with my child incredibly stressful. I was so happy to go back to work.
Stephanie Did It 2 days ago
My poor daughter. She owns and operates a daycare. She's exhausted.
Daisydaisy 2 days ago
Depends on the (paid) job, surely? I adored being at home with my four little kids - yes, it was exhausting at times but I've had jobs far more stressful and miserable
Debby Keir 1 day ago
If you are well qualified and enjoy your job, then *having* to stay at home with the kids is soul destroying. You lose the satisfaction you get by being good at your job, and enter very narrow horizons. I have always felt that childcare should be shared, but if one partner works Monday to Friday, if the other manages to work even one shift over the weekend, it's a win win for both money and satisfaction.
StrangeOne 1 day ago
When you're at a job you know your routine, when you can take breaks, eat, and when you're done for the day you go home. When you're staying home with your kid your day starts when your kids wakes up and it doesn't end until they go to sleep for the night. You don't really get a break. HOWEVER, running a household and raising kids is a part of the family life. You just gotta do it no matter if you stay at home or work. At least you don't have to negotiate with a boss on taking time off to take the kids to appointments and making sure you can make it to school concerts, leisure classes and all that, and you don't have to worry about being fired when your kids are sick.
Betsy S 1 day ago
And it doesn't end when they go to sleep. That's when you have to do all the things you couldn't do when they were up, like take care of your personal needs, fold the laundry, clean the bathroom, clean the kitchen, make tomorrow's lunches, pull out tomorrow's dinner to defrost and organize equipment needed to make tomorrow night's dinner. Actually watch a television show. By the time you've finished your day and allowed to go to sleep, you're so exhausted that you'll start tomorrow morning already in a deficit.
Load More Replies... Callum Young 2 days ago
I'd suggest that these parents are just "doin' it wrong". Staying home with my children was extremely rewarding and infinitely preferable to any outside work I've done.
Mahiera Etsuhae 12 hours ago
I have a lot of respect for stay at home parents. I love my kids so much, but my brain isn't wired to handle that kind of stress every day!
#29
StrangeOne 1 day ago
Interesting. Me and my bf hardly post anything about each other on social media. I've only seen him mention me once on Twitter when he was talking to a friend. He just said "I really do love my girlfriend". We've been together for 7 years. His sister, on the other hand, she was always gushing about her boyfriend on FB and then whining about how miserable she is in general. I had to unfriend her. They fought a lot, accusing each other of cheating. (It was true on both sides.) They're not together anymore. She started posting, gushing about other men she's been with since, and they never lasted long.
Lily bloom 12 hours ago
I silenced a lifelong acquaintance that ended every mundane post by professing their undying love for their partner. "Went to the store. I love my SO" "deep cleaned the kitchen just now. My SO is the greatest thing since sliced bread!" Was expecting counts on how many times they wiped
#30
One study found that women classified themselves as more assertive when they spoke Spanish than when they spoke English.
They also had significantly different perceptions of women in ads when the ads were in Spanish versus English.
“In the Spanish-language sessions, informants perceived females as more self-sufficient and extroverted,” write the authors.
azubi 1 day ago
I recognized that the bilanguals I know often use different voices for their languages.
Starbug 1 day ago
I can confirm, my voice gets louder and slightly deeper if I'm speaking in my native language
Load More Replies... Science Nerd 1 day ago
I wonder if they considered including Japanese, Arabic, of Hebrew in the study? Or maybe a native American language?
Lil be lil 2 days ago
??? Are they Hispanic women speaking English versus speaking in their native language, Spanish?
Michael Largey 1 day ago
For me, it's the other way around. I was born and raised in the US, but when I get angry in a certain way the Belfast accent from my grandparents' generation starts creeping in. I didn't notice this until I was almost 30 and one of my students - who had spent several years in Belfast - recognized it.
#31
High levels of empathy are often seen as a strength, allowing individuals to deeply understand and connect with the emotions and struggles of others.
However, when individuals are highly empathetic, they often absorb the emotional pain of others, which can result in personal distress and exhaustion.
This phenomenon, known as “empathic distress,” occurs when the emotional weight of others’ suffering overwhelms the individual, making it difficult to maintain emotional boundaries.
Over time, this constant emotional engagement can lead to burnout, especially for those in caregiving roles, such as healthcare workers or therapists, where exposure to trauma is frequent.
The emotional toll of empathy can diminish one’s ability to regulate their own emotions, leading to fatigue, irritability, and a decreased ability to offer support.
Tyranamar Seuss 2 days ago
I had to learn how to be less empathetically invested in patients to prevent burnout. I feel much more balanced now.
The_Nicest_Misanthrope 1 day ago (edited)
Crystal pretending she understands people again when I have house plants with better social skills...
Lady Eowyn 1 day ago
Crystal you are not an empath! You claim to be able to use your "empathic abilities" even through comments online. You are not an empath and you never show empathy. You are, however, quite self-deluded.
Data1001 21 hours ago
I work with someone who is very empathetic, but as a result she is also very susceptible to mood swings, when one of her many friends is dealing with anything negative. I'm probably just the opposite. I can *read* people's emotions, but I generally don't take them on myself.
#32
Day Andie 3 hours ago
How about people are happier when they choose to keep busy? When I've been 'kept busy'--meaning I have to be busy a because some one or some thing outside has control and is forcing my efforts-- that can suck. When I choose what I want to do and when to do things, then I'm happier.
#33
Sarcasm involves the brain’s ability to process and understand complex language, requiring the interpretation of literal and intended meanings simultaneously.
This mental juggling act stimulates areas of the brain responsible for creativity, social understanding, and abstract thinking.
The prefrontal cortex, which is key for decision-making and social cognition, plays a vital role in understanding sarcasm. By quickly recognizing the discrepancy between what is said and what is meant, your brain performs high-level cognitive tasks.
Understanding sarcasm also relies on recognizing others’ emotions and intentions, demonstrating emotional intelligence. Sarcasm processing indicates that your brain can handle complex communication and social cues, supporting cognitive health.
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 2 days ago
Wow. This is so great. I cannot wait for my healthy brain to start due to all my sarcasming.
Michael Largey 1 day ago (edited)
I'm not sure here. Being able to be instantly sarcastic implies paying closer attention to the conversation of others than is healthy for anyone's brain.
Lotekguy 1 day ago
I gave you an upvote to offset the down vote from someone who doesn't recognize or appreciate sarcasm when they see it.
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April Pickett 1 day ago
Someone says something scarcastic to me, it takes me two days to come up with the perfect response. What does that mean?
Kelly Scott 1 day ago
Healthy Brain needs to understand that not all people understand sarcasm.
#34
Bored Birgit 1 day ago
I'm gonna try that. Sacrifices have to be made for science.
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A 2014 study found that silence can stimulate neurogenesis, the growth of new neurons, in the hippocampus, the brain region involved in memory, learning, and emotional regulation.
While other forms of stimulation like music or noise had little or no effect, prolonged silence led to significant increases in cell development.
This matters because the adult brain was once thought to be fixed in structure. But research now shows that the brain can adapt and grow throughout life, especially when given the right conditions.
Silence may be one of those conditions.
SchadenFreudian Psychology 2 days ago
How is anybody allowed to have two consecutive hours of silence anymore? There’s a lot wrong with the world, and this is part of it.
Crystalwitch60 1 day ago
I often do lol when I’m out in the garden ,beautiful area peaceful , nothing but the bird song etc pure bliss , n I’m on my own all day every day , just me n my dogs
Load More Replies... Nikole 1 day ago
Oh same! It's particularly bad/noticeable when I'm wearing earmuffs.
Load More Replies... Rick Murray 2 days ago
Whoa - I must be genius tier by now. Somehow I'm just not quite feeling it.
Lil be lil 2 days ago
Put you in a sensory deprivation tank for a couple hours and see what happens.
#36
Michael Largey 1 day ago
Women notice clutter more than men because they're much more likely to get stuck with the job of cleaning it up.
Nikole 1 day ago
I grew up around clutter and still live that way now. It's never bothered me (in fact, it makes me feel more secure?), but my male ex hated it to the point where he would become fully consumed by rage.
Load More Replies... Chich the witch 1 day ago
There is clutter and then there is clutter. Don't think Victorian clutter counts?
#37
This heightened sensitivity to negative emotions is largely attributed to the dysregulation of the brain’s emotional centers, such as the amygdala, and impaired communication between these centers and the prefrontal cortex.
When we are well-rested, the prefrontal cortex, responsible for rational decision-making and emotional regulation, effectively communicates with the amygdala, the brain’s emotional processing center.
However, even one night of poor sleep can disrupt this connection, leading to an overactive amygdala and a diminished ability of the prefrontal cortex to regulate emotional responses.
As a result, you may find yourself more irritable, stressed, or anxious, and less equipped to manage everyday challenges.
SchadenFreudian Psychology 2 days ago
I thought you could fool yourself into thinking you’d had a good night’s sleep. Which is it?
Charlotte A. 1 day ago
Maybe if you tell your amygdala it's hallucinating that you slept poorly, it'll calm down?
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Ugh, do I have to? 2 days ago
I've also noticed that I make considerably fewer mathematical errors when doing my homework, and my test scores increase too (mostly just in math).
David Paterson 2 days ago
A single poor night of sleep will drop my IQ by more than a factor of two.
Hugo 1 day ago
Could that be the explanation for Crystalwitch's rantings?
Load More Replies... The_Nicest_Misanthrope 1 day ago
You come across as miserable and judgemental in every single post but ok, sure 🤣
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Dr. Deirdre Barrett, a teacher and a Clinical and Evolutionary Psychologist at Harvard Medical School, told People that dogs likely dream about their owners.
She says that while there’s no way to know for sure what dogs are seeing when they dream, it’s safe to assume that their dreams draw from everyday experiences, like humans.
“Humans dream about the same things they’re interested in by day, though more visually and less logically,” Barrett told People in 2016.
“There’s no reason to think animals are any different. Since dogs are generally extremely attached to their human owners, it’s likely your dog is dreaming of your face, your smell, and of pleasing or annoying you.”
Brian Droste 2 days ago
Very recently I seen a one panel cartoon where there is a guy sitting in a chair his pet dog laying at his feet dreaming. The dog is dreaming. What the dog is dreaming is that he is sitting in the chair with his master at his feet laying in a fetal position.
Callum Young 2 days ago
Look up "Bunny, the Talking Dog" on youtube for some interesting experiences over what Bunny coined as "night talk".
Mook The Mediocre 4 hours ago
OK. I counter this argument. I maintain that dogs dream about chasing rabbits. Prove me wrong. My unsubstantiated hypothesis is just as good as yours.
#39
By immersing yourself in new environments, cultures, languages, and experiences, you’re giving your brain a powerful workout.
These new experiences create fresh neural pathways, helping to maintain brain plasticity - the brain’s ability to form new connections, which is key for maintaining memory and mental sharpness as we age.
Daisydaisy 2 days ago
Oh hooray! Now I just have to become wealthy so I can travel - what fun!
Remi (He/Him) 1 day ago
I often visit parks and different areas that are available with public transport and are included in my monthly ticket's area so no extra money needed
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Kelly Scott 1 day ago
I'm almost 70. I've moved so much in my life that it averages out to one move every 2 1/2 years since I was 17. I'm sick of moving and I don't want to travel. I just want to put down some roots now. My brain will just have to suck it up.
#40
The study found that women whose wedding cost more than $20,000 divorced at a rate roughly 1.6 times higher than women whose wedding cost between $5,000 and $10,000. And couples who spent $1,000 or less on their big day had an even lower than average rate of divorce.
The wedding industry has long associated lavish weddings with longer-lasting marriages. Industry advertising has fueled norms that create the impression that spending large amounts on the wedding is a signal of commitment or is necessary for a marriage to be successful.
Overall, research findings provide little evidence to support the validity of the wedding industry’s general message that connects expensive weddings with positive marital outcomes.
Daisydaisy 2 days ago (edited)
This is one of the few that I do actually believe, based on what I've seen of friends and family. Pizza in the park or fish and chips on the beach, throw in a few friends and flowers and some streamers and drinks - this is the kind of wedding that begins a solid marriage!
Starbug 1 day ago
I think some people just want a wedding, not a marriage
Load More Replies... Callum Young 2 days ago
Not at all surprising. A hugely expensive wedding is all about external values: the performance over the internal experience. Overpriced weddings are displays of wealth, with the underlying social belief of concomitant superiority. Not a good start to a loving relationship with another human being.
Michael Largey 1 day ago
Spending too much money on the ceremony shows you don't know what's important in the relationship. Not knowing what's important in the relationship causes divorce.
Norfolk and good 1 day ago
Not a suprise. Especially if the couple have taken out loans, credit cards, etc, to pay for said wedding. Financial problems put a big strain on a marriage, and the couple have started their marriage with huge debts.
Debby Keir 1 day ago
But depends on how much money the family has in the first place. If 50k (or 500) is a drop in the ocean, then it's not a 'lavish' wedding. If you're broke, then 5K can be lavish.
azubi 1 day ago
I can't believe this. Everybody knows that humans think rationally and are less likely to throw something away they spent a lot of money on.
The_Nicest_Misanthrope 1 day ago
I disagree. I know several people whom are the personification of 'more money than sense'
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Sly Schlang 6 hours ago
Your immune system is weakened. Does not even mean you will become i'll. Just a higher Chance.
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Lil be lil 23 hours ago
Their not the angry ones, their the Hateful ones. I'm angry and good reason.
Load More Replies... Michael Largey 1 day ago
Bad news. When I anger people, that's when I need my immune system the most.
Grumpy old man 1 day ago
2 Minute Hate was an 80s punk band/Quaker Oats parody
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#42
The study analysed data from people aged 40 to 69 and found a causal link between habitual napping and larger total brain volume - a marker of good brain health linked to a lower risk of dementia and other diseases.
While the researchers did not have information on nap duration, earlier studies suggest that naps of 30 minutes or less provide the best short-term cognitive benefits, and napping earlier in the day is less likely to disrupt night-time sleep.
Zig Zag Wanderer 2 days ago
Added to my brain visibly growing due to a previous post in this thread, I'm seriously worried about brain size now....
Geoffrey Scott 1 day ago
I figure after being sleep deprived so often, like on long drives or responsibilities that need seen to, I've EARNED a nap.
#43
Why Negative Memories Stick More:
Survival Value. The amygdala becomes very active when we face danger or criticism, sending signals that help the brain store these events strongly in memory. This helped our ancestors stay alert to future threats.
Hippocampus Link. The amygdala works with the hippocampus, the brain’s main memory center, to make negative experiences easier to recall. Positive experiences activate these areas less, which is why praise often fades quickly.
Bad vs. Good. Research shows that one negative event can outweigh several positive ones. This is known as the “negativity bias.” Studies find this effect across emotions, learning, relationships, and even childhood development.
Grumpy old man 1 day ago
"Are you sure you know which end the food goes in?" And, "Were you born this stupid or did you take lessons?" Classics
Load More Replies... Geobugi🇰🇷🇰🇭 23 hours ago
How about never? In kindergarten a girl called me monkey because of how i laughed and i will never forgive her 😒
Load More Replies... Michael Largey 1 day ago
I think it's more a matter of "Forgive your enemy, but remember the b*****d's name." - John F. Kennedy
Brian Droste 2 days ago
With me anyway, I remember bad experiences from my past than I do good experiences.
#44
Michael Largey 1 day ago
Doing chores can indeed perk you up. Because it feels so good when you stop.
Nikole 1 day ago
And you don't even have to do them; just think about doing them and then decide not to. Bliss.
Load More Replies... Kelly Scott 1 day ago
So instead of b******g about feeling down, I can b***h about cleaning (I hate cleaning). This makes me feel better how?
Grumpy old man 1 day ago
If youd quit drawing on the walls, tracking mud into the house and put the food in your mouth and not on the carpet
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#45
When we cry, these stress-related substances are released, which may contribute to a sense of relief and relaxation.
Beyond hormone regulation, crying activates the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), which helps restore the body to a calmer state after experiencing stress.
This activation slows the heart rate, promotes relaxation, and enhances mood recovery.
Some studies suggest that crying also increases the production of endorphins and oxytocin, which contribute to feelings of comfort and well-being.
Lauren Caswell 2 days ago
You can even cry from too much positive emotion, aka crying with laughter or joy
Ugh, do I have to? 2 days ago
I don't think that works for me because I cry more often out of anger than sadness/stress/what have you.
Geobugi🇰🇷🇰🇭 23 hours ago
I think that depends on the person, some people might feel worse because of the overwhelming shame
#46
Most people think strict parenting produces better-behaved kids.
However, research studies on discipline consistently show that strict, or authoritarian, child-raising actually produces kids with lower self esteem who behave worse than other kids, and therefore get punished more. Strict parenting actually tends to create behavior problems in children.
Debby Keir 1 day ago
You need to take into account the 'history' of parenting. I was brought up in the 50's middle class where almost all parenting was authoritarian. All my friends were, and we just took it for granted. Yes, we were well behaved, but so were our cohorts. But that sort of parenting insisted on haveing stay at home mums - post war where many of the mums had done intricate war work, but suddenly were 'just a housewife'. Authoritarian parents were often unhappy parents, just because of societal norms.
Michael Largey 1 day ago
I'm the same age, and you're very right. Our parents raised us the way they did because that's mostly how they were raised. When I was young, I thought my father was incredibly strict. Then I got to observe his mother (the only parent he ever knew), and then Dad suddenly seemed Mr. Laissez-faire by comparison.
Load More Replies... Geobugi🇰🇷🇰🇭 23 hours ago
I doubt that. I think that children who are afraid of consequences try to behave better. It depends on how strict i think. If you are really extreme, they are maybe breaking out eventually, apart from having lower self esteem wich i believe. However, not being steict at all and allow them pretty much anything will have the same effect, they never learned limits. Moderation is the key here and it also depends on the child. Some children need a more strict parent than others.
#47
Young healthy heterosexual couples underwent sleep-lab-based sleep study of two sleeping arrangements: individual sleep and co-sleep.
Data were analyzed comparing co-sleep vs. individual sleep. Interaction effects of the sleeping arrangement with gender, chronotype, or relationship characteristics were moreover tested.
As compared to sleeping individually, co-sleeping was associated with about 10% more REM sleep, less fragmented REM sleep, longer undisturbed REM fragments, and more limb movements.
Zig Zag Wanderer 2 days ago
Unless their bed happens to be in the middle of a forest without shelter, of course.
Zig Zag Wanderer 2 days ago (edited)
I love my current partner's snores. I can't explain why. I can relax and sleep to it. I used to get annoyed at other partner's snoring. Perhaps love does this, I don't know.
Load More Replies... Pheebs 1 day ago
I dunno. My partner snores LOUDLY, and first the first 3 years of our relationship I was averaging 2-3 hours of sleep a night scattered across 8 hours. My sleep improved greatly by us not sharing a room. Helps that we both have mattresses that fit our individual needs better, something that was mostly impossible in a shared space.
Nikole 1 day ago
This! One of my cats sleeps with me every night. Sometimes he even climbs onto my pillow and curls himself around the top of my head, which is adorable but very annoying.
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#48
Our movements are controlled by the contraction of muscles through signals relayed by nerves. When going about our daily lives, our bodies tend to use whatever the least amount is of muscle-and-nerve "motor units" to perform an action.
Estimates vary, but researchers have pegged the amount of muscle mass recruited during maximal exercise at around 60%; even elite athletes who have trained to get more output from their musculature might only harness around 80% of their theoretical strength.
Why do we keep so much in reserve? Safety, essentially. If we were to exert our muscles to or beyond their absolute maximum, we could tear muscle tissue, ligaments, tendons and break bones, leaving us in dire straits.
"Our brains are always trying to make sure we don't get pushed too far to where we actually damage something," says Zehr. "If you actually used all the possible force or all the possible energy you could to complete exhaustion, you'd wind up getting into a situation where you might die."
Rick Murray 2 days ago
I'm currently off work for a few days after pulling my back at work. My brain would disagree with this. What it wants to do and what this aging meatsack I inhabit is capable of doing are not the same...
Grumpy old man 1 day ago
Elon is working on brain uploading and Terminator android bodies to upload into. For himself, of course. Trickledown theory means 500 years from now, your nth grandchild might be able to afford one
Load More Replies... Remi (He/Him) 1 day ago
And this is why people can sometimes exhibit so called hysterical strength in life or death situations
Pheebs 1 day ago
Elderly, individuals with cognitive issues that reduce impulse control and such. Knew a woman who suffered a fever as a child that destroyed the learning centers of her brain. She was effectively mentally 3 years old for the rest of her life, in the body of an aging adult. She had about as much impulse control as a 3 year old, and had to be monitored so she didn’t break bones giving hugs.
Load More Replies... Michael Largey 1 day ago (edited)
MY brain doesn't say "No, You can't do that." Instead it tells me "Yes, you could, but you really don't want to do that, trust me."
#49
Research shows that people are more successful at exercising if they do so together with their romantic partner.
Multilevel models showed that on days when people exercised with their romantic partner, they experienced higher positive affect during exercise, higher daily positive affect, and were more satisfied with their relationship compared to days when they exercised without their partner.
#50
Michael Largey 1 day ago
Then there are those who are too dumb to chew gum and pass a test at the same time.
Callum Young 2 days ago
There are a number of techniques to help trigger memory that may be less annoying to other students than listening to you chew.
#51
Zig Zag Wanderer 2 days ago
As long as you sleep during the exam, that will work fine. According to BP research, anyway....
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#52
Researchers found a consistent positive relationship between profanity and honesty; profanity was associated with less lying and deception at the individual level and with higher integrity at the society level.
Dog Mom to Zoe 1 day ago
My sister says that if she had a quarter for every time I say the "F: word, she'd be rich.
#53
Engaging in familiar activities, such as watching beloved films, can provide a sense of comfort and stability.
When you already know the outcome of a story, it reduces anxiety and creates a feeling of safety.
This is because our brains find predictability soothing; it allows us to relax without the tension of anticipating what’s next.
Additionally, rewatching movies can evoke positive memories and emotions associated with previous viewings, enhancing overall mood and well-being.
It’s similar to the concept of “comfort food,” but for the mind, bringing back a sense of nostalgia and emotional security.
Stephanie Did It 2 days ago
People think I'm odd because I keep my books and re-read them fairly often. I try to explain that to me, they are old friends that I'm revisiting, and I gain something new every time.
#54
Debby Keir 1 day ago
Oooh, you must be old to not appreciate it (but I agree, and am old)
Load More Replies... Auntriarch 1 day ago
Snort-laugh! Though to be fair, Bach did write a lot of c**p
Load More Replies... Callum Young 2 days ago
I haven't had that experience at all! New music, particularly if competently or imaginatively done, is very rewarding.
Pferdchen 1 day ago (edited)
"New" in what sense? I'm 65 and definitely don't enjoy most popular music these days. But I enjoy discovering "old" music that I never knew about, such as "Swinging Addis" (a fusion of Ethiopian music with funk, jazz, soul, rock & blues) from Ethiopia circa 1969. It blew my mind to learn that one of the major vocalists from the Ethiopique scene (Alemayehu Eshete aka the "Abyssinian Elvis") used to manage the S&W cafeteria just outside of DC we went to when I was child. I learned about all this in 2025.
Hugo 1 day ago
"New music" is a contradiction in terms. No music has been composed in my lifetime.
Michael Largey 1 day ago
How about Mozart? Oh wait, he's decomposing. Sorry.
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Why Hugs Are Good for You:
Hormone Boost. Hugs release oxytocin, the “love hormone,” which helps you feel safe and connected.
Less Stress. Hugs lower blood pressure and calm your heart rate.
Stronger Immunity. Hugs help the body fight off illness and keep you healthier.
There’s no perfect number of hugs a day, but experts say more connection means better well-being.
nottheactualphoto 1 day ago
Four shall be the number of hugs, and the number of hugs shall be four. Thrice shalt thou not hug, nor five times. Six is right out.
Smeghead Tribble Down Under 1 day ago
Well, I'm stuffed then. Lucky if I get four hugs a year. Thank heaven for cats.
Bored Birgit 1 day ago
We pandas should paint a sign "Free hugs" and carry it with us. Free hugs for all of us!
#56
Psychologically, hearing your name being called with no one around is a sort of auditory memory that is activated and replayed in your brain.
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Auditory memory is one of your brain’s processes to take in information that you hear (sound, voice, audio), and store that information until the next time you recall it.
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People that can listen to a song, and figure out how to play it on a guitar without knowing the chords have an excellent auditory memory.
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Animals, such as parrots know how to say “hello!” and mimic different sounds and noises because of their strong auditory memory.
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Your auditory memory can replay the sound of someone's voice saying hello, or calling your name in a way that's so vivid you actually think for a moment that they're there!
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This strong level of auditory memory is most commonly experienced this when you’re either falling asleep or right after wake up in the morning.
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This state between waking reality and the dream world is called the hypnogogic state, and its where your conscious and subconscious mind are meeting and interfacing.
Science Nerd 1 day ago
One of my inner voices is frequently calling my name asking to be let out.
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Michael Largey 1 day ago
What if I hear my name when no one is there but they keep mispronouncing it?
Lil be lil 2 days ago
I sometimes think I hear my phone ringing when I'm running the faucet. Oh no....
#57
“The higher the IQ is, the greater the psychological fragility.” - Poinso (1994).
Researchers found that high anxiety in patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) predicted high IQ whereas relatively low anxiety in controls also predicted high IQ.
That is, the relationship between anxiety and intelligence was positive in GAD patients but inverse in healthy volunteers.
The collective data suggest that both worry and intelligence are characterized by depletion of metabolic substrate in the subcortical white matter and that intelligence may have co-evolved with worry in humans.
Rick Murray 2 days ago
You're worried because you're smart enough to understand how completely f****d everything is.
Michael Largey 1 day ago
Or you're worried because you recognize how d**n dumb most other people are.
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Why Family Bonds Protect Health:
Emotional Support. Visits, calls, and regular care from children give elderly mothers a strong sense of love and value, lowering stress and loneliness.
Brain Benefits. Social connection stimulates the brain, helping to slow memory loss and reduce the risk of dementia.
Stronger Body. Studies link close relationships with lower inflammation, better immune function, and longer life expectancy.
In contrast, loneliness has been found to raise health risks at levels similar to smoking or obesity. Elderly mothers without strong family connections face higher risks of early death, cognitive decline, and poor emotional health.
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 2 days ago
Didn't exactly work out that way for Norman Bates and his mum.
Rick Murray 2 days ago
I lived with mom until the end. The decision wasn't made by love or money or eating organic food. It was made by cancer, that basically came out of nowhere and said "hey, you, f**k you" and that was that.
Zig Zag Wanderer 2 days ago (edited)
Well, MSA (Multiple System Atrophy) wasn't actually going to be fixed by me hanging around, but I did spend significant time with her anyway.
Michael Largey 1 day ago
Well, yes. Because when she dies, you stop hanging out with her so much.
Debby Keir 1 day ago (edited)
Bulltwaddle - I hung out with my mum as much as I could and she died when I was a teen.... If you mean that "when elderly, mothers will live longer if you see them often" say so, not just a silly blanket statement.
#59
This is thought to be the brain’s way of fine-tuning itself for the demands of motherhood, with research suggesting that certain regions associated with social cognition and emotional regulation are affected.
Essentially, the brain becomes more specialized to enhance the ability to bond with and care for the newborn.
It can take approximately six months for the brain to regain its pre-pregnancy size. Scientists believe these changes may help mothers better understand and respond to their baby’s needs, fostering a deeper emotional connection.
Debby Keir 1 day ago
So, it makes your brain numb so that you can cope with the pressures of a newborn?
#60
This effect may be due to a concept called social homophily, or the idea that individuals form bonds based on shared characteristics, many of which can be traced back to genetics.
But there may also be a second phenomenon at work, according to the paper: social structuring, or the idea that people are drawn to others in their own social environment, which may itself be partially shaped by genetics.
For example, certain socially mediated traits, like educational attainment and body mass index, were particularly alike among friends, while those without a strong interpersonal dimension — such as height — were less likely to match up.
Debby Keir 1 day ago
Yeah, but you tend to play with your neighbour's kids simply because they're there, not becuase they are 'similar'.
#61
A study from MIT and Northwestern University found that second-born children, especially boys, are more likely to get into trouble compared to their older siblings. This pattern has been seen in many countries, suggesting that birth order plays a real role in shaping behavior, no matter the family’s background or income.
Researchers found that second-born boys are 20% to 40% more likely to be disciplined or face legal issues. In Denmark, they were 40% more likely to go to prison by age 21, while in Florida, school suspensions were up to 72% higher among second-born boys. Experts believe this happens partly because younger siblings often get less direct attention and supervision from parents, leading them to test boundaries more often.
Multa Nocte 1 day ago
Yeah, this was on here the other day and I mentioned that my younger sister is in prison - however, she's the warden.
Lil be lil 2 days ago
I'm the second child. A female. From a 'good' Catholic family. Long story.
Zig Zag Wanderer 2 days ago
I'm the youngest of 4. I definitely dodged a couple of incarcerations during my youth. I was a complete idiot until I found a proper partner.
#62
Some people can get extremely angry over the smallest things.
One common reason is that these people subconsciously desire to be loved by others. When they act out in anger or frustration, they want someone else to come along and make them feel better.
They want someone to notice how upset they are and comfort them or offer advice on how to deal with their situation better next time.
If you find yourself getting angry over silly things such as traffic jams or slow drivers, or even over little things like spilled milk or dirty dishes in the sink, then there’s a good chance that these are all signs that you might have an underlying need for love and respect.
Michael Largey 1 day ago
Doesn't almost everyone have a subconscious desire to be loved? And a conscious one too?
StrangeOne 1 day ago
This sounds like my mom. But her melt downs make me want to avoid her more.
#63
Natural elements and sunlight exposure related positively to job satisfaction and organizational commitment, and negatively to depressed mood and anxiety.
Direct sunlight was a dominant predictor of anxiety; indirect sunlight was a dominant predictor of depressed mood, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment.
WonderWoman 1 day ago
Yet office buildings are designed with limited windows so workers don't daydream
#64
When couples fart together without embarrassment or judgment, they’re demonstrating a level of comfort and trust in each other.
This vulnerability strengthens emotional bonds, and can make the relationship feel more secure.
Moreover, sharing such a personal, sometimes awkward, experience can actually lower stress levels, as it brings laughter into the relationship.
Betsy S 1 day ago (edited)
I don't believe this. I believe that couples who have respect for each other have a higher level of comfort and trust. Passing gas is PRIVATE! You need to leave the room to do that. A respectful person NEVER passes gas in the presence of another, except maybe if they're ill or in labour. Other than that, show a bit of class and respect and stop abusing your partner's nose and their goodwill.
Lady Eowyn 1 day ago
Sometimes it just comes out. You don't have time to leave the room.
Load More Replies... Hugo 1 day ago
I think you're meant to do it simultaneously. On your marks, get set, ...
Load More Replies... Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 2 days ago
Does this still work when you fart under the duvet then you force your partner's head under there?
#65
A report by Deloitte and Asana in 2024 shows that Millennials experience higher levels of exhaustion than both Gen X and Gen Z. They are often called the “sandwich generation,” caring for both aging parents and young children while also pushing to meet intense work expectations.
Why Millennial Burnout is Different:
Work Culture. Hustle culture rewards long hours and constant availability, leaving little time to rest or recover.
Economic Pressure. High living costs, housing challenges, and stagnant wages increase stress and limit financial security.
Digital Overload. Always being connected to work through phones and email makes it difficult to disconnect, leading to mental fatigue.
Caregiving Stress. Many Millennials juggle raising kids while supporting parents, adding layers of responsibility that fuel exhaustion.
Daisydaisy 2 days ago
Or maybe people in war-torn countries, or living in extreme poverty in refugee camps, or our grandparents 100 years ago are also contenders for "the most burned out generation"?
Spencer's slave no longer 2 days ago
A lot of this depends on the country you live in, employment type and family dynamic.
Callum Young 2 days ago
Every generation becomes the "sandwich" generation in the fullness of time.
I am John 1 day ago
Or maybe because millennials are in their 30s-40s? A stressful age, rather than when they were born. In 20ys the millenials will be the boomers. Plus I really dislike the terms millenial, boomer, etc. Modern day stereotypes.
Bec 1 day ago
Right? Seems like many people will experience caring for both children and parents in middle age.
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Zig Zag Wanderer 2 days ago
I used to take several hour long baths when I had a young family. I just liked lazing in warm water. Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.
AuspiciousTree283 2 days ago
I don't believe this one. I'm pretty sure it's just because hot water feels good.
Callum Young 2 days ago
Source? I'm quite sure that all kinds of people love hot baths. Why else the popularity of visiting hot springs or people who have hot tubs? Is everybody feeling a lack of emotional warmth?
Stephanie Did It 2 days ago
I agree with this 100%. Why? Because I've often had that thought while taking my hot showers. It's like consolidating all the hugs and snuggles I've never had in my life.
Brian Droste 2 days ago
I don't consider myself a lonely person but I do love a good hot bath. Since I have retired, I am have only taken like maybe two hot baths. Maybe I need to start taking more hot baths.
Michael Largey 1 day ago (edited)
I took longer, hotter baths when I was single and therefore lonely because i didn't have to share the tub or the hot water with anyone else.
#67
Debby Keir 1 day ago
Ah, so the girls in the household will be more successful than the boys who did diddlysquat?
Michael Largey 1 day ago
“Whatever women do, they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult.” - Charlotte Whitton, mayor of Ottawa
Load More Replies... Zig Zag Wanderer 2 days ago
And yet, here I am. Very financially successful and happy. I guess I'm an anomaly....
#68
Why White Noise Matters for the Brain:
Emotional Sensitivity. People who need steady sound at night are often more emotionally tuned-in. They feel things deeply and respond strongly to changes in their environment.
Creative Thinking. Sensitive brains are also linked to creativity. A steady hum helps reduce distractions, giving the mind space for reflection and new ideas.
Calming the Nervous System. The noise from a fan or white noise machine acts like a blanket for the brain, covering sudden sounds that might otherwise wake someone up. This helps the brain relax into sleep instead of staying on alert.
Better Focus and Regulation. Research shows moderate white noise can improve focus and help regulate emotions. It lowers activity in stress-related brain regions, giving a sense of safety and calm.
Zig Zag Wanderer 2 days ago
Fan = white noise? Not in Australia, mate! Fan = cool enough to sleep!
Smeghead Tribble Down Under 1 day ago
Or portable aircon that sounds like a RAAF jet.
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#70
Why Stress Turns Hair Gray:
Stem Cell Depletion. Hair color comes from melanocyte stem cells in follicles. Stress forces these cells to mature too quickly, leaving no reserves for future pigment.
Nervous System Response. Stress activates nerves that release norepinephrine, flooding follicles and pushing pigment cells into overdrive, leading to gray growth.
Cortisol and Oxidative Damage. Chronic stress raises cortisol and increases oxidative stress, both of which damage the follicle environment.
Mitochondrial Role. These “cellular powerhouses” sense stress and play a part in both pigment loss and recovery.
Unlike aging-related graying, which is permanent once stem cells are gone, stress-linked graying can sometimes reverse. This makes gray hair a unique biological marker of mental health, reflecting how the mind and body interact over time.
Trevor Hardy 2 days ago
Isn't age related. Also unlike ageing related grayiing? So it can be borh
Ugh, do I have to? 2 days ago
?? But the explanation mentions "unlike age-related graying," so that implies that there are two types.
Zig Zag Wanderer 2 days ago
Yeah, nah. Since retiring my stress levels have reduced dramatically. I have gone grey.
Cosmos in your eyes 2 days ago
Yeah...this is one I do not believe. My MIL has nary a gray hair, but the stress she was under at certain points of her life was extreme. Me however had grays popping out in my 20s.
liam newton-harding 2 days ago
Wow, who knew I was that stressed at 13? That's when I got My Mallen Strek...Salt & Pepper by 20...silver haired, at 40...I guess I'll go back to my muddy-blonde when I die, and all the stress leaves me?
nottheactualphoto 1 day ago
Whether and when your hair turns gray has much more to do with genetics than it does with any psychological consideration. I bet you dolla.
Debby Keir 1 day ago
I became white haired in my late 30's, graying from early 20's -as did my gramdmother, my aunt, and also my eldest daughter. Are we all stressed, or is there, perhaps, a genetic component?
StrangeOne 1 day ago
I've seen that happen on a stray strand. It was silver, but there was dark colour closer to the root. I've been noticing less greying now, too.
Zig Zag Wanderer 2 days ago
How did your hair turn grey after you lost it? Or did you find it again?
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Zig Zag Wanderer 2 days ago
I can't believe people didn't know that coffee does not give you any energy
Ronja Oksanen 1 day ago
Loads of caffeine to block your reseptors. And if regular coffee user suddenly stops drinking, the withdrawal headache is due to those reseptors finally after a long time starting to work how they should 😊
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Emerging scientific research has revealed a surprisingly positive and overlooked environmental factor on health: direct physical contact with the vast supply of electrons on the surface of the Earth.
Modern lifestyle separates humans from such contact.
Research suggests that this disconnect may be a major contributor to physiological dysfunction and unwellness.
Reconnection with the Earth's electrons has been found to promote physiological changes and subjective reports of well-being.
Earthing (or grounding) refers to the benefits — including better sleep and reduced pain — from walking barefoot outside or sitting, working, or sleeping indoors connected to conductive systems that transfer the Earth's electrons from the ground into the body.
Rick Murray 2 days ago
"direct physical contact with the vast supply of electrons on the surface of the Earth" - I'm sorry, what? Can you rephrase this in a way that doesn't make a science nerd cringe?
Lil be lil 2 days ago
Stepped on a bee or something as a small child and hopped for hours afterwards.
StrangeOne 1 day ago
Ah yeah. That happened to me, too. Thankfully just once, but that was enough. I still like the feeling of grass under my feet after a long day wearing uncomfortable shoes.
Load More Replies... Zig Zag Wanderer 2 days ago (edited)
And get you bitten by all sorts of things in Australia.... Including the actual grass!
David Paterson 2 days ago
Bindis in Australia were an invention of the devil.
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StrangeOne 1 day ago
Only in long grass, under trees where they fall from.
Load More Replies... Crystalwitch60 1 day ago
Yes 100% I always walk around barefoot in the spring thru autumn,outside,I’ve even been known to walk the dogs , ( when pain allowed ) barefoot to , as I go thru fields as that’s al lwe got around here , n it’s bliss and it really does ground you ,connects you to nature ,so much more x
Cee Cee 1 day ago (edited)
Sure it does s/. Cow pats, thistles, sheep droppings etc etc.
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Science Nerd 1 day ago (edited)
Ohhh. Colors. Red is from car exhaust, being barked at by strange dogs, or attacked my mosquitos?
Michael Largey 1 day ago
Your body breaking out in a big red spot is usually a bad thing. So much for walking.
#74
Empathy is characterized by the ability to understand and share an emotional experience with another person and is closely tied to compassion and concern for others.
Consequently, this increased emotional awareness and sensitivity may also be related to increased anxiety.
Behaviorally, empathy positively correlated with worry, worry and rumination positively correlated with anxiety, and significant indirect relationships were found between empathy and anxiety through worry and rumination.
Debby Keir 1 day ago
If you *have to* think about it, you're a natural born overthinker.
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"But are they really my friends? Why would they be? Do I deserve any?" I keep asking myself.
#75
Why Sisters Help Mental Health:
Emotional Support. Sisters encourage open conversations and help family members share feelings. This reduces stress and makes it easier to handle tough times.
Building Empathy. Growing up with a sister means learning to see different points of view. Conflicts become practice for problem-solving and understanding others.
Less Loneliness. Studies show that people with sisters report lower levels of sadness, worry, and isolation, especially in teenage years and adulthood.
Role Models. Older sisters often take on caring roles, while younger sisters bring emotional warmth. Both help create a sense of family strength.
Michael Largey 1 day ago
Having a sibling of a different gender broadens your knowledge and understanding of what people are like. But wait .. they said happier and more optimistic?
#76
If you have hypersomnia, you fall asleep several times during the day. Hypersomnia affects your ability to function at work and socially, affects your quality of life and increases your chance of accidents.
Hypersomnia is more common in females than males. It’s thought to affect about 5% of the population. It’s usually diagnosed in adolescence or young adulthood (mean age is 17 to 24 years).
The cause of most cases of hypersomnia remains unknown. Researchers have looked at the potential roles of neurotransmitters in the brain and cerebrospinal fluid including hypocretin/orexin, dopamine, histamine & serotonin.
SchadenFreudian Psychology 2 days ago
The way the world is now, I wish I could spend more time asleep.
KLL 1 day ago
I can still comfortably zonk out for 15+ hours in a day at 35....my hb and ferr levels are as low as they can be in the "normal range" but I have been suffering walking anemia for the last 12 months. Living life feels like exercise. Exercise triggers a shock response that gives me tremors and means I cant work that day (need my hand). The new year will be doctor 6 in 6 months but so far "rest, diet, exercise, and psychology" are not improving the medical issue. F being a woman.
Doodles1983 2 days ago
96 hours is my record... Not even the bathroom was needed. (I have M.E.
Bored Birgit 1 day ago (edited)
Sleep always has been my personal drụg. In student times, in adulthood and now retired. And my favourite song is "Wake me up when it's all over" by Avicii.
#77
Being a night owl was associated with more emotional and behavioral problems, less emotional well-being, and fewer prosocial behaviors.
This association was independent of sleep duration and school start time.
Findings suggest that the timing of sleep, not just its duration, may be an important factor for youth mental health.
This study provides evidence supporting the idea that being an early riser may be associated with better mental health outcomes compared to being a night owl, especially in adolescents.
SchadenFreudian Psychology 2 days ago
🙄 That’s because the world is run by and for the åsshats who like getting up at oh-dark-thirty. Those of us who like to go to bed late and then sleep late are expected to go against our natural inclinations. As a result, we don’t get enough sleep. Who wouldn’t have emotional problems in that case?
Michael Largey 1 day ago
People who are natural early risers are less likely to develop mental health problems because they are crazy already.
#78
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Michael Largey 1 day ago
My two younger brothers, born within three years of me, were just as smart as me, but in completely different ways.
#80
Strong emotions like anger cloud perception in the same way boiling water distorts a reflection. When the brain is overwhelmed by anger, resources shift toward quick reactions instead of careful thought. This reduces attention, slows decision-making, and biases perception.
In contrast, calmness allows the brain to regulate emotions more effectively. A calm state supports clarity of thought, better problem-solving, and empathy.
Zig Zag Wanderer 2 days ago
You would be amazed at how much clarity can be discovered in anger. Sometimes it's just a question of channelling it properly. Ask anyone who has finally escaped abûse.
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Based on this list, apparently you'll be happier, healthier and smarter if you sleep 20 hours a day...
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I ɢᴇᴛ ᴘᴀɪᴅ ᴏᴠᴇʀ $120 ᴘᴇʀ ʜᴏᴜʀ ᴡᴏʀᴋɪɴɢ ғʀᴏᴍ ʜᴏᴍᴇ. I ɴᴇᴠᴇʀ ᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜᴛ ɪ'ᴅ ʙᴇ ᴀʙʟᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴅᴏ ɪᴛ ʙᴜᴛ ᴍʏ ʙᴜᴅᴅʏ ᴍᴀᴋᴇs ᴏᴠᴇʀ $13,453 ᴀ ᴍᴏɴᴛʜ ᴅᴏɪɴɢ ᴛʜɪs ᴀɴᴅ sʜᴇ ᴄᴏɴᴠɪɴᴄᴇᴅ ᴍᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴛʀʏ. sᴛᴀʀᴛ ᴇᴀʀɴɪɴɢ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴄᴀsʜ ɪɴ ᴘᴀʀᴛ ᴛɪᴍᴇ. ᴄʜᴀɴɢᴇᴅ ᴍʏ ʟɪғᴇ.....➤➤ 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗝𝗼𝗯𝟭.𝗰𝗼𝗺
David Paterson 2 days ago (edited)
Stress really can turn hair white overnight.
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Kit Black 2 days ago
Based on this list, apparently you'll be happier, healthier and smarter if you sleep 20 hours a day...
Nikole 1 day ago
And have enough money to travel extensively several times a year
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I ɢᴇᴛ ᴘᴀɪᴅ ᴏᴠᴇʀ $120 ᴘᴇʀ ʜᴏᴜʀ ᴡᴏʀᴋɪɴɢ ғʀᴏᴍ ʜᴏᴍᴇ. I ɴᴇᴠᴇʀ ᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜᴛ ɪ'ᴅ ʙᴇ ᴀʙʟᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴅᴏ ɪᴛ ʙᴜᴛ ᴍʏ ʙᴜᴅᴅʏ ᴍᴀᴋᴇs ᴏᴠᴇʀ $13,453 ᴀ ᴍᴏɴᴛʜ ᴅᴏɪɴɢ ᴛʜɪs ᴀɴᴅ sʜᴇ ᴄᴏɴᴠɪɴᴄᴇᴅ ᴍᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴛʀʏ. sᴛᴀʀᴛ ᴇᴀʀɴɪɴɢ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴄᴀsʜ ɪɴ ᴘᴀʀᴛ ᴛɪᴍᴇ ʙʏ ꜰᴏʟʟᴏᴡ ɪɴsᴛʀᴜᴄᴛɪᴏɴs............ 𝗝𝗼𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝟭.𝗰𝗼𝗺
Load More Replies... haileetessa 1 day ago
I ɢᴇᴛ ᴘᴀɪᴅ ᴏᴠᴇʀ $120 ᴘᴇʀ ʜᴏᴜʀ ᴡᴏʀᴋɪɴɢ ғʀᴏᴍ ʜᴏᴍᴇ. I ɴᴇᴠᴇʀ ᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜᴛ ɪ'ᴅ ʙᴇ ᴀʙʟᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴅᴏ ɪᴛ ʙᴜᴛ ᴍʏ ʙᴜᴅᴅʏ ᴍᴀᴋᴇs ᴏᴠᴇʀ $13,453 ᴀ ᴍᴏɴᴛʜ ᴅᴏɪɴɢ ᴛʜɪs ᴀɴᴅ sʜᴇ ᴄᴏɴᴠɪɴᴄᴇᴅ ᴍᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴛʀʏ. sᴛᴀʀᴛ ᴇᴀʀɴɪɴɢ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴄᴀsʜ ɪɴ ᴘᴀʀᴛ ᴛɪᴍᴇ. ᴄʜᴀɴɢᴇᴅ ᴍʏ ʟɪғᴇ.....➤➤ 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗝𝗼𝗯𝟭.𝗰𝗼𝗺
David Paterson 2 days ago (edited)
Stress really can turn hair white overnight.
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