addiction
How to stop overeating sweets: doctor's advice
Sweet addiction is a common problem among people. In this article, we will tell you how to stop eating too much sweets.
Diana Dashkevich bad habits nutrition sweets health facts Cooking 14 April 2024
What to do to overcome caffeine addiction: tips for those who cannot live without coffee and energy drinks
Coffee and energy drinks contain caffeine, which helps people feel more alert. In this article we will tell you whether caffeine can cause addiction.
Diana Dashkevich coffee drinks bad habits health facts Cooking 29 March 2024
How to understand that you have Internet addiction: red flags
Internet addiction is a big problem. In this article, we will tell you how to understand that you have an unhealthy relationship with the Internet.
Diana Dashkevich internet mental health bad habits psychologist tips Psychology 16 March 2024
Advice from a Psychologist: How to Overcome Sweet Addiction
Under the influence of sugar, like some drugs, the brain produces dopamine and opioids. Sugar stimulates the brain to produce opioids and dopamine, which increase addiction.
Diana Dashkevich sweets bad habits psychologist tips Psychology 22 January 2024
Testing Social Media Addiction: A New Study
The fast-paced changes in digital media pose a challenge for researchers studying digital addiction, as popular platforms today might become obsolete soon. Researchers at Binghamton University have developed a tool to measure digital media addiction, ensuring its relevance despite technological shifts.
Kate Yakimchuk social media research screen time tips Psychology 21 December 2023
A new method to fight addictions: A new study
In 2021, over 61 million Americans used illegal drugs, and 106,000 died from drug overuse. Excessive alcohol use is the leading cause of preventable death in the US, linked to heart disease, cancer, and mental health issues.
Kate Yakimchuk research mental health compulsive behaviors treatment Psychology 3 December 2023
Some people are more prone to addiction: Psychologist's insights
People who've never suffered from addictions often can't understand why others fall for things that damage them. In fact, some people can be predispositioned to become addicted, so they should be twice careful.
Kate Yakimchuk genetics personality Psychology 18 September 2023
Why people can't say no to themselves: Habits that are hard to break
Some people just can't say no to themselves, even if it jeopardizes their long-term goals. They can promise themselves (and others too) that something will change, but still do something only to satisfy their momentary desires.
Kate Yakimchuk self care willpower limitation mental health Psychology 1 July 2023
If you lack something as a child, you might overconsume it later in life: The new research on impulsive behavior
When we can't have something we want, we might overconsume it later - it's just like strict dieting. An article from The Royal Society Publishing says that this correlation shows in many spheres of life.
Kate Yakimchuk children research mental health Psychology 24 June 2023