Between Hunger and a Feeling of Calm: How Fasting Enhances Mental Calmness and Relaxation?
The article explores how Ramadan fasting transitions from initial withdrawal symptoms to a state of calmness and relaxation through changes in daily routines and reduced stimuli.
Useful Welfare Services: Preparing for Old Age, Psychological Counseling, and More
The article details various welfare services available in South Korea, aimed at helping citizens prepare for old age and access psychological counseling, but highlights that many are unaware of these benefits.
The Bookworm's Notebook / Sociologist Studying Marriage: 'Get Married, You Will Be Richer and Happier'
Brad Wilcox's book asserts that marriage provides substantial economic, psychological, and social benefits to individuals and society, challenging prevailing negative narratives about marriage.
How Good Pets Are: A Therapist on Four Paws
Research highlights the psychological benefits of the bond between humans and cats, challenging the perception that humans merely serve as pet feeders.
Is mapping a baby's genetic disease risk a healthcare miracle or a step too far?
The article discusses the implications of newborn genomic testing that reveals genetic disease risks, weighing its potential benefits against ethical concerns and psychological impacts.
Training the Mind in the Essential
The article discusses the psychological benefits of gratitude and appreciation, emphasizing the need to shift focus from scarcity to mindfulness.
A Man's Private Time: A Psychological Need or an Escape from Responsibilities?
The article discusses the implications of men spending time alone or with friends outside the home, analyzing whether it is a psychological necessity or a way to avoid marital responsibilities, and highlights its potential benefits for marital stability when managed wisely.