In recent years, the practice of shinrin-yoku — also known as forest bathing — has garnered worldwide attention for its psychological and physiological benefits. It is well known that spending time in nature and practicing mindfulness can each profoundly improve overall health. A growing body of research supports the idea that their convergence into a […]
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Stress is an inevitable part of life, but when it becomes chronic, its effects can persist far beyond mere psychological discomfort. Chronic stress is characterized by prolonged exposure to physical, emotional, or environmental stressors. Unlike acute stress, which is the body’s natural response to a threat, chronic stress persists over an extended period of time
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Glacial retreat due to climate change is currently one of the most concerning environmental transformations. As temperatures rise, glaciers recede, unveiling vast, barren landscapes called glacial drifts. These areas, once buried beneath ice, pose unique ecological challenges for the establishment and sustainment of life. However, recent research has revealed a surprising ally in the race
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental health condition that has long eluded easy treatment solutions due to its common comorbidity with other behavioral health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. However, a novel approach has emerged in recent years: MDMA-assisted therapy. This revolutionary treatment involves the controlled use of MDMA,
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Forgetting is an inevitable part of the human experience. People forget names, dates, appointments, and even entire events. It is frustrating to have something on the tip of your tongue, only to forget it completely moments later. But why do humans forget things? There are various theories as to why forgetting occurs, including biological, environmental,
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The concept of normalcy is heavily relied upon within healthcare in order to classify and diagnose individuals who are deemed to be “abnormal.” However, the idea of abnormality may be heavily contributing to stigma within the clinical psychology field. Because of this concern, Northeastern renamed its “Abnormal Psychology” course. To discuss this topic, I sat
The monarch butterfly exhibits perhaps the most advanced migration pattern of any insect. Their migration pattern is equivalent in complexity to that of birds, demonstrating a two-way migration. This consists of migrating from point A to point B multiple times. Point A refers to the location the butterflies reside from late March to early October.
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