by Content Team | Jan 18, 2023 | Positivity
But what are tears, actually? “Tears have a similar structure to saliva in that they are mostly made of water, but also contain salt, fatty oils, and over 1,500 proteins,” board-certified dermatologist at Marmur Medical Rachel Westbay, M.D., FAAD tells mbg.PSA:...
by Content Team | Jan 6, 2023 | Positivity
To study the relationship between anxiety, and pessimism versus optimism, researchers looked at the attitudes of over 600 college students before their exams. They had the students predict the grades they expected on their tests, finding that some students clearly...
by Content Team | Dec 29, 2022 | Positivity
Back in October, the 2022 American Psychological Association annual survey on stress showed us a flashing red alert: Almost half of adults are feeling overwhelmed, and even paralyzed, by stress. Nearly 30% of people report feeling so stressed they cannot function....
by Content Team | Dec 27, 2022 | Positivity
In her mind, this is just how life is; there’s no reason to believe anything will go smoothly. As she was growing up, her family moved around a lot, and she learned quickly to adapt and make the best of each new situation. When her own daughter was born, Vivian wanted...
by Content Team | Dec 22, 2022 | Positivity
While an “addiction” to self-help is obviously starkly different from other addictions, it still involves chasing a high of some sort.This high generally comes up around the time you start a new habit, self-help book, or personal growth program. “There’s an initial...
