Body dysmorphic disorder is not vanity and it nearly costs lives
Mandy Rosenberg was eventually diagnosed with a disorder that had been quietly controlling her life for years. Body dysmorphic disorder, a mental health condition that traps people inside a distorted image of themselves, is not about vanity and it is not about caring too much about appearance. It is something far more consuming than that. […]
Is your obsessive table habit secretly a sign of OCD?
It happens at restaurants, at home, sometimes without even realizing it the automatic urge to sweep crumbs off the table while eating. It turns out this is far more common than most people think. According to psychologists, more than 60% of people do it regularly, making it one of the most widespread and largely unexamined […]
Understanding and overcoming earworms: Tips from a neurologist
Have you ever found yourself haunted by a catchy tune playing on a loop in your head? This common phenomenon, known as an earworm, can be both amusing and annoying. But what exactly is an earworm, and how can you get rid of it? We delve into the science behind these persistent melodies and offer […]