Vsauce’s Michael Stevens looks at the historical, biological and psychological reasons behind the wonderful act of kissing!
Video – Why Do We Kiss?
Leave a reply
Category Archives: Health Psychology
How to Cope With A Personal Injury In The Family
Many people believe that when a person is injured, whether it’s on the job, out at lunch, or in a car accident, the physical and emotional toll only affects that person. However, the family of the injured person can be just as emotionally affected, and sometimes even more so. Continue reading
Mental Illness in the United States – Infographic
Statistics show that antidepressant use has skyrocketed in recent times — up 400% since the late 1980′s. Persons who are suffering from mental disorders may feel very alone, but in fact they are in significant company. Researchers have found that one in every three adults in the United States will report a diagnosable mental illness every year. However, unless you happen to work in the healthcare, social work or pharmaceutical industry, you may not even realize that mental illnesses are so prevalent. Continue reading
Andy Puddicombe: All it Takes is 10 Mindful Minutes (Video)
In this talk, Andy Puddicombe speaks on the importance of taking care of our minds. He references scientific studies which claim that our minds are lost in thought 47% of the time and that mind-wandering is directly linked to unhappiness. Puddicombe stresses the mental health benefits of meditation, not only as a possible cure for stress, but also as a preventative measure. He argues that while “we can’t change every little thing that happens to us in life…we can change the way that we experience it.”
