Dissociative Identity Disorder is a mental sickness where a person doesn't realize that many different people (or alters) live inside of them. These alters help the person navigate childhood trauma and abuse.
Children need to learn how to deal with narcissistic parents in a healthy and empowered way.
Dengue is deceptive and potentially fatal. However, it can be cured or prevented.
Chronic Kidney Disease is asymptomatic. By the time it's revealed itself, it's too advanced and too late for a cure. Treatment options can only prolong life are it is expensive.
"Malaria is among the most critical public health issues globally and is the leading cause of death and disease in 87 countries and territories, many of them developing countries."
Shah Jahan loved Mumtaz since he was 15 years old, but he was only allowed to marry her five years later when he was 20. Throughout their marriage they were inseparable. After she died, he devoted 17 years to building the Taj Mahal.
Hemophilia, which is inherited, allegedly contributed to the downfall of the Romanovs, the last of Russian royalty. Their male heir, Alexei, had this illness.
Charles de Gaulle, considered to be among France's best presidents, found his courage in Anne, his child with Down Syndrome
At one point, the ratio of rats to residents on Lord Howe island was about 1,000 rodents per human. This story tells about the decimation of these rats.
Sologamy is when a woman or man decides to marry themselves. Most sologomists are women.
Harvey Ball created the Smiley Face and while others got millions for patenting it, he refused to patent it and was only paid US$45 for his iconic design.
Emma M. Nutt was the first telephone operator at age 17. Before, teenage boys held the job but they weren't doing their job seriously. Emma Nutt was gracious and professional opening the job to more women as the telephone industry grew.
Woman are marrying themselves, including Emma Watson of Harry Potter, Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima, and American Idol Fantasia Barrino.. Sologamy is gaining popularity all around the world.
Mangroves aren't particularly beautiful, but when you think about the wonderful ecological benefits they provide to both habitat and humanity, you may fall in love with them.
There are some 400 phobias, including the fear that a duck is following you no matter where you are or what you do.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard was abused by her mother Dee Dee for years to keep up the fraud that Gypsy was a sick child, even allowing her daughter to be named "Child of the Year" by a charity organization. Gypsy arranged her mother's murder in 2015 with her online boyfriend, Nicholas Godejohn.
TS is loved by young and old alike. There are even Facebook and Instagram pages for BTS Moms, and they've performed and spoken at the United Nations. BTS is bigger than the Beatles ever were.
There is more to Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita than we thought.
Website scammers are out there, and we want to make sure we aren't tricked by any of them. Here are some tips to stay safe from scams that are after your money, identity, or information.
How to develop resiliency on the job.
A study by Robert A. Wermers et. al. determined that this life-long disease will worsen over time, but it isn’t fatal. However, it is excruciatingly and relentlessly painful, affecting the quality of one’s daily life.
Oftentimes an ectopic pregnancy is diagnosed late, between 6-16 weeks. In such cases, there is the danger of a ruptured fallopian tube. The situation can possibly lead to death.
“To be understood is maybe the most powerful thing in life,” ~ Carl Hindy, clinical psychologist, Newmarket, Exeter
“Toxic people attach themselves like cinder blocks tied to your ankles, and then invite you for a swim in their poisoned waters.” ~ John Mark Green
Author John Perkins works with an engineering consulting firm with, as he sees it, one purpose only -- to close deals with leaders of underdeveloped countries for large construction-engineering projects that will require large loans that the country may not be able to pay in full 30 years onward.
This novel tells the story of a woman pope in a way that makes the question of Pope Joan's papacy more arguable and credible than originally imagined.
Self-harm was earliest described by historian Herodotus who wrote of the self-mutilation of Sparta’s King Cleomenes. Today there are ways to help people who self-harm. It starts with understanding why they do it, and knowing what you can do about it.
“When you believe in things you don't understand, then you suffer. Superstition ain't the way” ~ Stevie Wonder, Superstition
The original Macanese were fishermen from Fujian. The A-ma temple embodies all the faiths of these fishermen and tells their story and that of the island as well.
Online dating is now the norm rather than the exception. This article talks about the good and bad sides of online dating and offers tips to make the most out of one's online dating experience.
By understanding the scientific and psychological aspects of a breakup, we can go through the cycle mindfully and come up better than we ever were before.
Decode 25+ common terms used to describe the relationship dynamics of millennials and Gen Z.
Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln were an unusual match that worked. Learn about Mary's childhood and mental illness, as well as her marriage to Lincoln.
Winston and Clementine Churchill grappled with mental health issues, but that didn't stop them from having a strong, loving, committed marriage. Their children, however, did have some issues growing up. Learn about the life and times of the Churchills here.
"Someone in a codependent relationship tends to experience burnout, exhaustion, and anxiety."
Dengue fever is fatal. It prevails in tropical countries, but there are ways to prevent it. If it is caught early, it can be cured with fluid replacement therapy.
"These types of land surface would have been sturdy when they formed, but over time they were dissolved by groundwater filtering and flowing through them."
Oxytocin has a lot to do about love and fidelity and true love. This is something you've got to know if you want love, or are in love and want to keep it good.
Vodka is tasteless on its own. You can decide if you want pure alcohol, or if you'll mix it with something to sweeten it up. The choice is yours.
The Philippine president campaigned on a promise that "the fish will grow fat" from the thousands that he promised to kill during his presidency. Who are the Filipinos who support him?
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin lead two of the most powerful countries in the world. Discover the psychological profiles of these two leaders, including an exploration of Hubris Syndrome.
The question is often asked: Was Hitler mentally ill or was he just a very deranged man who gained power? Both Adolf Hitler and Winston Churchill changed the world forever. These two opponents during WW2 shared one thing in common: mental illness.
This article reviews the book, and talks about the author's writing process, so readers can learn from the experts. Notedly, Doerr wrote this 544 Pulitzer bestseller in 10 years.
Usually old dogs need diapers. But diapers for young dogs can be practical and inexpensive (if you buy baby diapers and cut a hole). Pet rabbits and chickens are also wearing diapers when indoors.
If you suspect your child has difficulties with speech, speak up. The key to treating language disorders is early intervention.
BillyBadilla sells rare mutations of African Love Birds for $2.324.00 each -- and demand exceeds supply. NOTE: This article was locally published in Animal Scene magazine. Unedited version below.
I once had a Japanese Spitz named LuckyHappy who always stayed outdoors because as a boy dog, he liked to leave his scent everywhere. Lucky Happy had his own, enclosed space which kept him safe from the rain and where there was a cool wind in the...
Kamote is great if you want to diet in a healthy way. It makes you feel fuller, longer than if you ate a potato. Kangkong is good for many ailments including diabetes and epilepsy.
The 1953 movie, The Robe is based on a fictional novel by LLoyd C. Douglas. But a number of churches in Europe claim to have parts of the robe of Jesus.
Dog intelligence is measured among pure breeds, but not mixed breeds. Are mixed breeds smarter? What determines dog intelligence? Do you think measuring dog intelligence does justice to your dog?
Imagine life in the King's palace for 10 years, then returning to your extremely wealthy biological family. Life seemed good until Gen. Oufkir was assassinated for a failed coup. His wife and their children were imprisoned in a desert jail for 20 years. The youngest among them was a 3-year-old boy.