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The Science Behind Relationships; Humans Media explores the basis of our attraction, contempt, why we do what we do and to whom we do it.
The Dopamine Trap: Why You Can’t Focus Anymore
My Brain’s Betrayal Last week, I tried writing an email. Ten minutes in, I was doomscrolling cat videos, my inbox forgotten. At 30, I used to crush to-do lists; now, my brain’s a ping-pong ball, bouncing between apps, snacks, and “just one more” episode. Sound familiar? I blamed laziness until I stumbled on a psychology blog about dopamine—the brain’s feel-good chemical—and its sneaky role in killing focus. My phone’s endless notifications were hijacking my brain, turning me into a distraction junkie. I’m not alone; we’re all caught in a dopamine trap, chasing quick hits over deep work. Here’s why we can’t focus, backed by science, and five ways to break free, no monk-level willpower needed.
By F. M. Rayaan8 months ago in Humans
Laser Treatment for Varicose & Spider Veins: How It Works and What to Expect
For millions of Americans, bulging varicose veins and delicate spider veins are more than a cosmetic nuisance—they can throb, itch, and signal deeper circulation problems. In recent years, laser treatment for spider veins and laser treatment for varicose veins have emerged as safe, office-based options that require little downtime. As a U.S. vein specialist, I often meet people looking for spider vein treatment near them without fully understanding what laser technology can (and can’t) do. This post demystifies the process, from how lasers seal faulty veins to what recovery really feels like.
By David Kang, MD, LCP-C8 months ago in Humans
What Happens to Your Body When You’re Cold. AI-Generated.
Beneath the trembling hush of winter’s breath, when frost kisses your skin and the air whispers with an invisible chill, your body is not merely reacting—it is performing an ancient ballet, a masterpiece of survival scripted by time. The cold, though seemingly still and silent, ignites a flurry of internal awakenings most never pause to consider. Shivering is not just a symptom of discomfort—it is your body’s drumbeat of defiance, a subconscious percussion that generates heat from the friction of muscle fibers contracting and releasing in rhythmic tremors. Every involuntary shudder is an echo of your body’s primal knowledge: the cold is not just an absence of warmth, but a call to arms.
By taylor lindani8 months ago in Humans
A Cycle of Suffering in Gaza
The Fragile Ceasefire The guns fell silent on November 24, 2023, marking Gaza's first dawn in seven weeks without the mechanical whine of drones. As the pale winter sun rose over shattered neighborhoods, people emerged like ghosts from the rubble. Um Youssef, a 58-year-old grandmother, knelt in what remained of her kitchen, sifting through broken dishes with trembling hands. "This was where I made maqluba every Friday," she told a neighbor, her voice cracking as she held up a single surviving coffee cup.
By Muhammad Israr8 months ago in Humans
Top10 Life-Changing Books That Transformed My Mindset and Future
Not every book changes your life—but some do. A few pages in, and you feel something shift. A new idea takes root. You look at the world differently. That’s what these 10 books did for me. They didn’t just inspire me; they transformed my mindset and helped shape a better future.
By Dadullah Danish8 months ago in Humans
Alone Together
It’s a Tuesday afternoon. You're sitting on your couch, scrolling through your phone. You’ve seen your friend’s wedding highlights, your cousin’s vacation snaps from Bali, and a stranger's video that somehow looks like the perfect life. You’re surrounded by images, voices, and updates. Yet the silence in your own room feels deafening.
By Shohel Rana8 months ago in Humans
