What do you know about introverts? For those of you who are more extroverted, the quiet nature and aloofness of introverts may seem very mysterious and even intimidating sometimes. So to learn more about what’s really going on in their minds, here are 5 harsh things introverts want you to know. W
A Public Health perspective on getting the risks and dangers of the Ebola virus in perspective. Ebola is a serious infectious disease, and should never be taken lightly. Yet it's easy for lack of understanding of this virus to give way to fear, when what we really need to tackle it is knowledge. A
Do you know someone suffering from depression? Do you wonder what’s going on in their minds? Depression is a serious mental illness that affects millions of people. To watch PART 1, click on the link below: 6 Things People With Depression Want You to Know (PART 1) https://alugha.com/videos/ded3e
Are you looking for tips on understanding others better and their behavior? If psychology has taught us anything, it’s that people are complicated. While there’s no quick and easy way to assess a person’s true character and motivations, there are a few tips and tricks that can help you gain insight
Do you know someone suffering from depression? Do you wonder what’s going on in their minds? Depression is a serious mental illness that affects millions of people. And even though it’s been widely discussed in recent years, there are still so many misconceptions about what it actually is. With al
As concerns over the Zika virus and Microcephaly spread, the Risk Bites team considers five things worth knowing about the risks - especially if you are a woman living in a Zika-infected area, or will be visiting one. UPDATE: CDC have now confirmed a link between Zika and microcephaly USEFUL LINKS
Have you ever thought to yourself: "Why am I so unhappy?" How happy are you right now? Do you struggle to find motivation and joy in your daily life? Do you know why? Did you know that seemingly small habits that can make you unhappy? From your mindset to your behavior, everything affects how you fe
Do you know what anxiety is? Or what it might feel like to have it? Even if you answered no, it’s still important for us to educate ourselves and raise awareness about anxiety and other mental illnesses. And if you have someone in your life who you think might be struggling with feelings of anxiety,
Do you struggle with depression? If so, do you have trouble describing it to other people? Do you ever feel like no matter what you say, they’ll just brush it off as a rough week or down period? Whether you’re coping with depression yourself or wanting to learn more about its symptoms, these a few t
What are the benefits and risks of using silver nanoparticles in consumer products, including colloidal silver? Risk Bites' Andrew Maynard looks at seven things you should know about this nanomaterial. Silver nano has been hitting the headlines for a few years now, both as a smart new technology fo
In order to ensure a more sustainable future, nations need to address the opportunities and threats of globalization. To do so, nations have created institutions to achieve an array of shared goals. Specifically, a family of institutions was created after World War II, which is inclusive. That i
Trauma can affect anyone at any point in life, including you. Not only difficult experiences during early childhood, but also events later in life can trigger significant trauma in individuals. The American Psychology Association defines trauma as any experience that results in significant fear, hel
