Sources of Noise Pollution Environmental noise comes from several sources, with road traffic being the most common. Cars, buses, trucks, and other vehicles contribute significantly to noise levels, particularly in busy urban areas. Railways are another major source, followed by airports and aircraft. Airport noise affects fewer people overall but can cause considerable disturbance for those living near airports. Industrial activities, such as factories and machinery, are anot

Wiring of the brain should never be called a mental illness — without a variety of wiring the world would be such a boring place!

A new hypothesis called “Digital Dementia” suggests that forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, and decreased ability to focus are symptoms of technology overexposure. Traditionally, the medical use of the term “dementia” describes a decline in a person’s ability to think due to changes in areas of the brain responsible for memory, language, and reasoning. Is it possible that technology may induce these changes in healthy adults and children, or is the term “digital dementi

Walking into a supermarket and shopping for healthy groceries can be a challenging process for many people, as many shelves are stocked with foods that are convenient, affordable, and ready to eat. Foods such as packaged snacks, sodas, instant noodles, sugary cereals, and certain frozen meals fall into a category known as ultra-processed foods. They are derived from natural food sources that contain industrial additives, flavorings, and synthetic ingredients to make the food

BPD is a chronic Cluster B personality disorder marked by unstable moods, intense relationships, impulsivity, and a distorted self-image. Symptoms include fear of abandonment, identity disturbance, suicidal ideation, emptiness, and intense anger. Causes include childhood adversity, genetics, and brain changes. Treatment is mainly psychotherapy, with medication as an adjunct. Symptoms often improve with age and proper support.

Panic disorder is a psychiatric or anxiety disorder characterized by recurring, sudden panic attacks or even fear attacks. Having feelings of anxiety happens to everyone. But experiencing these feelings regularly without a clear reason often points to panic disorder (1). Symptoms of panic disorder include: ● Sudden and repeated panic attacks ● A fear of being out of control ● A fear of death during a panic attack ● An avoidance of places where panic attacks have occurred

Madelaine Gibbon Paranoid Personality Disorder Paranoid personality disorder, also known as PPD, is labeled by the DSM-5 as a cluster A personality disorder. This specific disorder involves severe feelings of suspicion and an unwarranted distrust of others (2). The main symptoms used to diagnose PPD in an individual includes: 1. Belief that someone is out to harm them without any concrete basis (3). 2. Consistent and unwarranted distrust of family, friends, and acquaintance

By Ariana Merino What Is Broken Heart Syndrome? Have you ever heard someone say they felt heartbroken? Whether it’s after a breakup, losing someone they love, or receiving devastating news, heartbreak is something almost everyone experiences. Most of us think of it as an emotion that slowly fades over time. But what if heartbreak could affect more than just your emotions? As surprising as it sounds, there is a real medical condition called broken heart syndrome, also known a

Sundos Hejazi Procrastination encourages feelings of exhaustion (1). Most people are familiar with the endless cycle of postponing something until tomorrow even though it should have been done yesterday. Procrastination is a trap that is easy for people to fall into, and once the habit is adopted, it is difficult to drop. Most people are aware that delaying their responsibilities will not help them in the long run mentally, emotionally, or socially, but what about the physica

Causes of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Adolescence is a period of rapid physical, emotional, and mental development. During this stage, some teenagers may experiment with drugs or alcohol due to curiosity, peer pressure, stress, family problems, or a lack of awareness about their harmful effects. Easy access to these substances and negative social influences can also increase the risk. The developing brain can be particularly vulnerable to the effects of early substance use, which

The human psyche is far from perfect. The brain is an extraordinarily complex organ, yet it remains a biological structure built through countless molecular interactions that ultimately give rise to consciousness. That consciousness is inherently fragile. At some point in life, most people will experience psychological crises, traumatic events, or emotional responses to everyday stressors. Illustration by Rob Dobi (Getty Images) Mental health professionals—including psycholog

Overview Social media has a powerful influence on an adolescent's mental health but there are safe ways to use it to mitigate its negative impact on adolescents' mental health. This could be because of a number of reasons not limited to the long hours spent by adolescents on various social media sites consuming different content to the point of disrupting sleep and offline activities. Accountably, different adolescents are impacted by social media use based on their uniquen

GLP-1 receptor agonists (often called “GLP-1s”) are medicines commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes and help with weight loss. Researchers are now looking at whether these medicines might also help with addiction. Early studies and patient reports suggest that some people taking medicines like semaglutide or tirzepatide notice fewer cravings—for example, they may feel less urge to drink alcohol or smoke. Because of these reports, more studies are underway to see if GLP-1s co

The importance of understanding how serious suicide is, and the impacts it has on families and communities "Suicide," a word that can bring in many mixed emotions and feelings. For some, it's traumatic to hear either because they have a lost a friend or family member to it, or they themselves have been thinking about committing it. And for others, it's foreign to them as they don't really know what it means. This article is to address how it is a public and medical issue in t

Neurographic art, a relatively new therapeutic practice developed by Russian psychologist Dr. Pavel Piskarev, is attracting growing interest among therapists, educators, and artists as a tool to reduce stress, express emotions, and aid self-reflection.

When someone you love is facing cancer, joy and fear often sit side by side. One moment you’re bracing for the next update; the next, a small laugh reminds you your heart can still find light. These brief sparks don’t erase the hard parts, but they soften the edges and help you keep going. Even in difficult seasons, noticing one gentle moment can support your resilience.

In the childbirth cycle, the postpartum period begins after a woman gives birth and extends through the first 12 weeks after delivery. During this time, mothers recover from childbirth and may experience varying levels of uterine, perineal, abdominal incision, and breast pain (American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologist [ACOG], 2020). Researchers have found that Black women in the United States experience greater disparities in postpartum pain management compared to Whit

Neuroaesthetics is a relatively new interdisciplinary field that investigates how the brain and mind perceive, process, and respond to aesthetic experiences. A combination of neuroscience, cognitive psychology, the philosophy of aesthetics, and the fine arts, the field seeks to explain why humans find certain visual forms, sounds, movements, and environments beautiful or emotionally meaningful.

Feeling sad during any difficult moments is a normal part of life. Losing a loved one, facing any disappointment, problems in a relationship, or stressful situations can affect emotions and temporarily lower the mood. For most people, these feelings improve gradually with time, support, and healthy coping strategies. However, when sadness becomes persistent, overwhelming, and begins to interfere with daily life, it may be a sign of depression. While sadness and depression can

by Catherina Pascale Abstract Loneliness has emerged as one of the most significant public health challenges of the twenty-first century. Once regarded primarily as a personal emotional experience, loneliness is now recognized as a major determinant of physical health, mental health, quality of life, and longevity. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently reported that approximately one in six people worldwide experiences loneliness, with an estimated 871,000 deaths annua