

Making Friends Online
A recent article in Maclean’s Magazine highlights the growing popularity of making friends online. While many people are well acquainted...


What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
“Narcissistic” is a term that tends to get used loosely, often describing people who appear to be selfish or self-admiring. However,...


A new way of testing for suicide risk
Scientists are finding more accurate ways to predict if an individual is at risk of committing suicide. At this time, diagnosis still...


Monkey see, Monkey do?
You may want to think twice before telling an innocent white lie to your child. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego...


The link between Facebook and eating disorders
There have been countless stories in the news and studies done in regards to how Facebook affects us. It's acknowledged by many that...


Hand versus Computer
Having gone to college in the post-laptop era, I sat in many lectures and took notes with a computer and by hand. I don't know what it...


Emotions and Social Media
Do you feel sad after visiting Facebook? Researchers at the University of Austria have found that spending time on Twitter and Facebook...


Should you jump on the gluten-free bandwagon?
You have likely heard the term "gluten free" by now. As recent as five years ago, the term was virtually unheard of, whereas it is now a...


Antibiotic Resistance
In April of this year, the World Health Organization released a report warning that a post-antibiotic era is a very real possibility for...


The Dangers of Powered Caffeine
Many of us associate caffeine primarily with coffee and soft drinks, although it's many other food products and beverages as well. But...