Humans are by nature gregarious. Deviating from this natural inclination, such as in the case of social isolation, can result in numerous negative mental and […]
Author Archives: Giovanni Alesio
Hedonic Adaptation Prevention Model: A Theory of Happiness
Everyone wants to be happy. But understanding what happiness really means can be tough. Common definitions describe happiness as a mental or emotional state of […]
Types of Pain: Classifications and By Mechanism
Pain is an uncomfortable and unpleasant sensation stemming from the activation of the nervous system and caused by intense or damaging stimuli. The International Association […]
Canine Transmissible Venereal Tumor: The 11,000-Year-Old Dog Cancer
The canine transmissible venereal tumor is a rare type of cancer that affects dogs. Also referred to as canine transmissible venereal sarcoma, sticker tumors, or […]
Common Stressful Environments For Children
Exposure to stressful environments triggers high cortisol levels in children. Remember that stress is a normal biological response and that the body naturally produces and […]
Neuroscience: Link Between Gratitude And Happiness
English poet John Milton once said, “Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we […]
Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria: What You Need To Know
Emmy Award-winning actress Vicki Lawrence woke up one morning jaded with her condition. Her palms were covered with hives and the itchiness was unbearable. She […]
Effects of Chronic Stress on Sociability and Confidence: A Review
The behavioral effects of chronic stress make sense for the simplest reason that it has known negative effects on the mental health of affected individuals. […]
Cancer Vaccines: Immunotherapy and Cancer
Vaccination usually implies the use of an antigenic material to stimulate the immune system and develop adaptive immunity to a pathogen or infectious agents such […]
Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus or diabetes is a group of metabolic disorders characterized primarily by elevated blood glucose or blood sugar levels over a prolonged period. There […]
