Over the past few years, you may have had a “false positive” COVID-19 test. This occurs when the test result is “positive” even though you didn’t have COVID-19. You may also have had a “false negative” test, which showed that you did not have COVID-19 when you were infected. Of these two options, which is…
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This is part 2 of a four-part series telling the story of a general’s service and success, followed by mental health disaster and recovery, then new life. The purpose is to raise understanding, build hope, and help abolish the stigma. You can read part 1 here. Formerly known as “manic depressive illness,” bipolar disorder is…
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master clock coordinating biological clocks from daylight Source: Source: NIGMS, Public Domain Do this: Stand outside in daylight, close your eyes, and wave your hands in front of your eyes to cover and uncover your eyelids. You will experience a difference in the amount of light coming through your eyelids. That’s because your eyelids are…
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For the past 37 years, my colleagues and I have been studying the psychology of forgiveness. Forgiveness is a moral virtue, centered on goodness for others, in which a person who is offended by the injustice of others offers those others goodness in the form of kindness, respect, generosity, and even love, without excusing or…
Cats are wonderful pets, and dedicated cat guardians will do anything they can for their cats because they know that cats deserve to be happy. But there are still some misconceptions about what pet cats need. Here are 10 things to avoid doing to your cat. Source: Dominika Roseclay/Pexels 1. Don’t just put your cat’s…
When I was little, there were so many things I couldn’t tolerate: high-pitched noises; the sight of certain fruits or of wet socks (which made me think of how horrible they felt); sunshine; fluorescent lighting in shopping malls; the smell of peanut butter and other foods. As an adult, I’m not quite so bad. Sound…
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Over the past few years, you may have had a “false positive” COVID-19 test. This occurs when the test result is “positive” even though you didn’t have COVID-19. You may also have had a “false negative” test, which showed that you did not have COVID-19 when you were infected. Of these two options, which is…
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A sinking ship. Source: Yevhun Buzak/Unsplash We all know that verbal abuse is tolerated in the culture because many people believe the sticks and stones thing, wrongly, as it happens. Physical abuse is the gold standard for abuse, and if it doesn’t reach that level, many are skeptical. But recognizing verbal abuse is actually more…
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In dating, what you want and what you get may not match. Source: Thomas Ward/Unsplash When looking for a romantic partner, what’s ideal? You most likely want someone physically attractive, super smart, successful, with solid values, and with an amazing personality. You want a partner with the highest mate value possible, the proverbial 10 out…
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Source: Matthew Baxter, used with permission. “How are we doing today, sweetie?” the nurse asked John, a patient in an assisted living residence. He was offended when the staff spoke to him in this way because it made him feel like a child. Talking down to older people is called “elderspeak” or “baby talk.” This…
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