You aren’t alone if you can relate to having a short fuse every once in a while, however, this can greatly affect your relationships, well-being, and stress levels. With time and reflection, you can start working on keeping cool so that you don’t end up deflated after every … [Read more...] about Have a short-temper? Tips from an empathy expert on how to stay cool
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Music education helps children with autism communicate their emotions
We recently wrote about the healing power of music therapy in hospitals. Today, we’re again looking at the power of music, but this time, as an educational resource for children with autism. Children with autism often have difficulty expressing themselves verbally, but … [Read more...] about Music education helps children with autism communicate their emotions
Novel research could help improve the quality of life of people who stutter
According to the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, there are about three million people in the US who stutter. Since stuttering can make it difficult to communicate with other people, it can also take a toll on a person’s quality of life by … [Read more...] about Novel research could help improve the quality of life of people who stutter
Can a machine read your mind? Turning thoughts into words
BrainGate recently made a technological breakthrough that has the potential to improve the quality of life of people living with paralysis. Previously, brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) had been able to translate thoughts into the physical world through point-and-click systems … [Read more...] about Can a machine read your mind? Turning thoughts into words
How to deal with a bullying boss
Most people associate bullying with recess and school cafeterias, but unfortunately, some bullies don’t outgrow their horrid habits when they move on to the workplace. According to the Workplace Bullying Institute’s 2017 National Survey, almost 20 percent of Americans continue … [Read more...] about How to deal with a bullying boss