Joy. Fear. Affection. The science of animal emotions has confirmed what many animal owners have long known: animals do have intense emotions. However, what they actually feel is not always what owners are used to thinking. Continue reading
Leslie Hallam, Lancaster University
Alas, poor Twitter; we knew it well. Or, at least, we thought we did. Despite never occupying more than 10% of social media’s online presence, western audiences are very aware of the platform. That’s not least because of the way that the mass media echoes and amplifies the controversies and outrage born on Twitter.
15 May 2023 /Healthcare/ — If you are not feeling lonely, that is great! However, it is important to remember that loneliness is a normal human emotion. Everyone feels lonely from time to time. If you do start to feel lonely, there are things you can do to cope. You can reach out to friends and family, get involved in activities, or seek professional help.
There are a few reasons why you might not feel lonely. Continue reading
It feels terrible to have no food. It is a feeling of emptiness, both physically and emotionally. You may feel weak, tired, and irritable. You may also feel anxious, stressed, and depressed. You may be worried about how you are going to feed yourself and your family. You may also feel ashamed and embarrassed that you are unable to provide for yourself.
If you are struggling to put food on the table, there are resources available to help you. You can contact your local food bank or soup kitchen. You can also apply for government assistance, such as food stamps or unemployment benefits. There are also many charities that provide food to those in need.
It is important to remember that you are not alone. There are many people who are struggling to make ends meet. There are resources available to help you. Please reach out for help if you need it.The stigma of begging is a real problem. It can make it difficult for people to get the help they need. There are a few things we can do to help one another and break down the stigma of begging:
By taking these steps, we can help to break down the stigma of begging and make it easier for people to get the help they need.
Cary Cooper, University of Manchester
Work, it’s something most of us do though it isn’t always enjoyable. Whether it’s long hours, gruelling tasks or just the repetitive nature of a day-to-day routine, work can sometimes be something we have to do rather than something we want to do.
Jonathan R Goodman, University of Cambridge
When you start to notice them, psychopaths seem to be everywhere. This is especially true of people in powerful places. By one estimate, as many as 20% of business leaders have “clinically relevant levels” of psychopathic tendencies – despite the fact as little as 1% of the general population are considered psychopaths. Psychopaths are characterised by shallow emotions, a lack of empathy, immorality, anti-social behaviour and, importantly, deceptiveness.
Meghan Tinsley, University of Manchester
When Prince Harry sat down with ITV journalist Tom Bradby for a conversation about his marriage, his estrangement from the royal family and his tell-all memoir, Spare, one particular segment stood out. Bradby said that Harry had accused some members of his family of racism, but Harry shook his head firmly.
As a former commercial pilot, it wasn’t unusual to hear of passengers experiencing anxiety or panic attacks during a flight. While cabin crew are trained to calm and reassure passengers, it can be a distressing experience for the sufferer, and unsettling for fellow travellers. Continue reading
Clara Wilson, Queen’s University Belfast
Dogs have a long history alongside humans, giving them an amazing ability to read human cues. Dogs also possess an incredible sense of smell, which enables them to detect diseases, such as COVID and lung cancer, in humans from odour alone. Whether dogs’ capabilities extend to detecting odours associated with psychological states has been explored far less.
David Bartram, University of Leicester
On average, happiness declines as we approach middle age, bottoming out in our 40s but then picking back up as we head into retirement, according to a number of studies. This so-called U-shaped curve of happiness is reassuring but, unfortunately, probably not true.