Symbolic triggers shape human behavior in profound ways, influencing everything from global mourning to acts of violence. The death of Princess Diana triggered worldwide grief, as she embodied the ...

Family gatherings look picture-perfect from the outside. Three generations gathered around the table, smiling for the camera.

Tampa (BLOOM) – Habits are an integral part of our lives. They shape our daily routines, our behaviors, and even our thoughts. While some habits are positive and help us achieve our goals, others can ...

In Wake County alone, more than 2,500 complaints were filed against juveniles this year. These numbers shocked me to my core. I couldn’t believe the amount of violence among youth in North Carolina. I ...

What are some triggers that may be the cause of challenging behaviors in people with Alzheimer’s disease? A person with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia most likely will experience significant ...

Emotional eating, turning to food for comfort, stress relief, or distraction rather than to satisfy physical hunger—affects millions of people and often undermines otherwise successful health ...

You don’t have to be an “angry driver” to feel your blood pressure spike behind the wheel. Traffic already asks you to juggle time pressure, safety, and unpredictable measures. Add one rude-looking ...

Whether “old habits die hard” or “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” our idioms suggest that it is extremely difficult for people to change their stripes, hit the reset button and turn over a new ...