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90% of people experience tension headaches throughout their lives. Though most of us occasionally experience these common headaches, many also suffer from other types of head pain. Differentiating these headaches from one another, however, can sometimes be a challenge. Are you trying to decipher which kind of headache you're suffering from? Skim this quick guide to gain a better understanding of the type of headache you may be experiencing. Tension Headaches Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. Pain is generally felt in the forehead or in the neck and back... more ...

Resilience is the ability to bounce back from painful or challenging situations. In your day to day life, you've likely encountered individuals with both high and low levels of resilience. After surviving a traumatic life event, a person with limited resilience may struggle to recover, perhaps slipping into negative thought patterns or engaging in destructive behaviors. A highly resilient individual will likely recover from the same event more quickly. Despite enduring hardship, these resilient individuals are able to process their experiences in more productive ways, resulting in faster r... more ...

In recent years, scientists and laymen alike have learned more about asexuality. Despite an increasing recognition of the term, many people still hold numerous misconceptions regarding what asexuality is and isn't. If a person experiences a persistent lack of sexual desire towards individuals of any gender, they may choose to identify as asexual. Roughly 1% of the population is thought to be asexual. Though most asexuals tend to use the same label, individuals may approach their sexual lives, or lack thereof, in a variety of different ways. Learning more about asexuality will all... more ...

What Really Counts as Cheating?What do you consider cheating? Most monogamous individuals will agree that having a physical affair while in a serious relationship is a treacherous form of betrayal. The term "cheating," however, often covers a variety of other behaviors, many of which fall into a grey area. Is flirting considered cheating, or is it only unacceptable when the flirting partner develops feelings for others? Is watching porn acceptable or not? Many individuals find such questions difficult to answer, as there is no universal definition for cheating. What is acceptabl... more ...

If your four-legged friend is looking at you with big, sad eyes, he may be trying to tell you something. Animals don't always whine or act out when they don't feel well. As a pet owner, you need to know your animal's routine, and be alert when it changes from the norm. Here are a few symptoms that may indicate health problems and require a trip to your veterinarian.  Weight LossJust like humans, animals will drop pounds if they get more exercise, or if they cut down on snacks and extra helpings. Unexpected weight loss, however, may indicate a serious health problem. If yo... more ...

Romantic relationships can be complicated, messy, and emotionally draining. For these reasons and others, singles are increasingly turning to "friends with benefits" relationships. In such relationships, two consenting adults generally enter into sex-based, no-strings-attached partnerships. Though FWB relationships can be freeing and sexually gratifying, they are often tricky to maintain. If one partner "catches feelings" for the other, for instance, the arrangement may fall apart. To maintain a successful friends with benefits relationship, both partners have to accep... more ...

Many of us have occasionally watched a funny cat video or a few bloopers on YouTube, the world's most popular video-sharing website. Though there's an abundance of great content on the site, sorting through hundreds of millions of videos can be both cumbersome and time-consuming. A select number of YouTube channels are known for producing captivating, professional-grade videos on a regular basis. The following channels are among the very best that YouTube has to offer. For Animal Lovers - BBC EarthIf you love National Geographic or are a fan of watching programs on Animal Pla... more ...

Gaslighting is a type of psychological abuse. This narcissistic form of psychological torment relies on presenting false or contradictory information to someone in order to make them doubt their own instincts and perceptions. The term is derived from the classic play Gas Light, in which a husband manipulates his wife into believing she is going insane. Many of us have experienced gaslighting at some point in our lives. Despite the prevalence of this abuse tactic, its successful execution often ensures that we cannot easily identify it when it's happening to us. Do you often feel ... more ...

All of us have expectations regarding dating and relationships. Though we are cognizant of some of these expectations, we may not be conscious of others. It is important to determine whether or not these hopes are realistic. Having high standards, for instance, may benefit us in some ways and hinder us in others. Though your expectations may vary, upholding the following standards in dating and subsequent relationships is a great place to start. They don't check off every box on your "nice-to-have" list. Having unrealistic standards while searching for a potential ... more ...

Anti-Aging Ingredients That Actually WorkAs we grow older, our skin naturally begins to show signs of wear and tear. Wrinkles, age spots, and sagging skin are just a few of the ways our face reflects the aging process. Though some may feel that their wrinkles reflect their years spent laughing and living life, others would prefer to turn back the hands of time.  Though you may never look like you did in your 20s, a number of skincare ingredients can actually help improve the health of your skin. Though skincare brands will try to convince you that all of their anti-aging serums will radic... more ...