Throughout the pandemic, some people have experienced mood swings, irritability, and other symptoms of depression. Epidemiologist Elise Paul says people should look at how their symptoms are impacting their life. Deutsche Welle: Some people with...
A few months into a relationship, and Lena gets bored and overwhelmed. Always. It’s too much, too fast — and all she wants is to get out. Why? “I want to run away again,” says...
People with narcissistic personality disorders are difficult relationship partners. Even if you feel sympathy toward the troubled soul behind the ego, if you don’t want to lose yourself, you’d better leave quickly. “Honey, just rest,...
We make a lot of decisions every day. Some are difficult, others we don’t even notice, and all of them influence us. Ever heard of nudging? My phone’s alarm rings, vibrating (terribly) on the parquet...
Scientists have developed a new way for measuring the personalities of animals. So why should we humans care? Because understanding personality traits is key for more individualized therapies in psychiatry. For the experiment, a research team...
It’s the day before your yearly work evaluation and you’ve already stress-sweat through three shirts. Why? Uncomfortable for your boss and uncomfortable for you, workplace feedback is often associated with the classic dread one experiences before...
Perfumes are big business. Each year, an estimated $27.5 billion is spent globally. Behind this huge industry is a wealth of science, and psychology to make sure the perfumes smell good, and keep attracting consumers....