Health

Overview Phobias are irrational fears related to specific objects or situations. If you experience atychiphobia, you have an irrational and persistent fear of failing. Fear of failure may be part of another mood disorder, anxiety disorder, or eating disorder. You may also deal with atychiphobia at times throughout your life if you’re a perfectionist. Symptoms Not everyone […] More

At first blush, fear of success doesn’t sound like much of a fear. But it’s very real and it can hold you back in a big way. It’s probably not success itself that you fear, but the potential price of success. Sometimes, it’s your own behind-the-scenes manipulations that keep tripping you up on the road […] More

Optimists view the world with a different lens than pessimists. Optimists experience better health, manage challenges more effectively and are generally more confident and happier within themselves. Optimists are found to have an overall higher quality of life than pessimists. The 2016 World Happiness Report ranks 156 countries around the world measuring happiness levels. Denmark was ranked number one in the world resultant of various factors such as: social support, generosity, […] More

Lucid dreaming is when you’re conscious during a dream. This typically happens during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, the dream-stage of sleep. An estimated 55 percent of people have had one or more lucid dreams in their lifetime. During a lucid dream, you’re aware of your consciousness. It’s a form of metacognition, or awareness of your awareness. Often, […] More

Do you often have the thought, “I hate myself?” If you are filled with feelings of self-hatred, you know how frustrating that can be. Not only does self-hatred limit what you can achieve in life, but it also worsens mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. In order to get over feelings of self-hatred, it’s important to […] More

You have probably heard a thing or two about the benefits of positive thinking. Research suggests that positive thinkers have better stress coping skills, stronger immunity, and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.1 While it is not a health panacea, taking an optimistic view rather than ruminating on negative thoughts can benefit your overall mental well-being. […] More

Bad breath affects an estimated 25 percent of people. There are a number of possible causes of halitosis, but the vast majority come down to oral hygiene. It is also known as halitosis or fetor oris. Halitosis can cause significant worry, embarrassment, and anxiety but it is relatively easy to remedy. This MNT Knowledge Center article will discuss the […] More

Some foods help fuel your summertime weight loss, like these 30 diet gems, along with three metabolism-boosting drinks. Some foods, however, will derail your fitness goals even when it seems like they’re perfectly innocent. A Cleveland Clinic dietitian has pointed out what she says is the ultimate worst food to snack on, especially at night, if you’re trying to get in […] More

Burning calories Every day, you burn calories when you move around, exercise, and go about your daily tasks. Your body even burns calories at rest, through basic functions like: breathing circulating blood cell processes Ever wondered how many calories you burn each day? The Harris-Benedict formula can help you figure this out. This formula calculates […] More