Emotional & Stress Management Articles

Most people realize they have a choice between cremation and burial after they die — but some have a third option in the form of donating their whole body to science. What kind of person does this, and might this unusual step be right for you?

Learn the differences between empathy and sympathy and find out about overempathizing or hyperempathy. Explore how empathy occurs and the different areas of the brain which are involved in the emotion.

The use of oxytocin nasal spray has been said to "treat autism", "enhance relationships", and "promote fidelity in partners". Is there any truth to these claims?

For transgender people medical transition is held up as the solution. Without it a high proportion of trans people will tragically eventually commit suicide. But how effective is it really at improving the quality of life of trans people?

Numerous people experience difficulty in getting a sound sleep. Rather than relying on sleeping pills, you can find a number of natural sleep aids that are effective in curing sleeping disorders. Keep reading to learn more about natural sleep aids.

Alexithymia, associated with autism, depression, PTSD, and eating disorders, is a state of being in which people find it very hard to identify and describe their own feelings and those of others. Could you be alexithymic?

People always believed that certain abilities and talents come with the right genes. Researchers have recently identified a set of genes that do indeed determine our learning abilities to a substantial degree.

Stress is fast becoming a factor for many people as working hours are increasing and the cost of living rockets up. Finding ways to deal with these problems are essential to maintain a happy and healthy lifestyle.

What do you do when the person with dementia in your care becomes aggressive? Aggression in dementia is more common than not, but there are ways of dealing with it. Here are 10 tips for caregivers.

Are you faced with the challenge of taking care of an aging parent? While often difficult, there may be much learning and growth for you in this situation.