Discovery Health "Human Nature"

WHAT'S INSIDE: HUMAN NATURE

Human Nature encompasses peoples' actions, perceptions, and thought processes. Topics include food cravings, mind-reading, and contagious yawning.

Emotions
Health Myths
Human Behavior
Human Perception

Emotions
Emotions can give us feelings of euphoria, drive us temporarily insane or make it impossible for us to get out of bed. Emotions are extremely powerful forces that we should study so that we can look at them objectively.
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- Happiness
- Other Emotions
Health Myths
Health myths are often nothing more than old wives' tales that have been repeated and practiced for so long that is hard to distinguish between fact and fiction. For example, is it really bad for our eyes to sit too close to the TV?
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Human Behavior
Human Behavior covers a variety of mysterious, engaging topics. Learn about how why humans behave the way they do and more.
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Human Perception
Human Perception deals with the way the mind perceives the stimuli around you. Learn how your senses function and help you recognize your environment.
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FEATURED: HUMAN NATURE

Personality Disorders

Know all about personality disorders? Take the quiz!

5 Ways to Build Self-confidence

Confident people aren't born, they're made, and we've got the tips to get you on your way to building your own self-confidence.

videos: mental health

Depression Stories

Hoarding: Buried Alive

Dalai Lama on Emotions

Mental Health: Pets to the Rescue

Are cut flowers really bad for hospital rooms?

In the "get well soon" world, flowers are the go-to gift. So why do some hospitals ban them from the premises? Are the uplifting blooms really bad for you?

Embarrassed about your body? Take this quiz.

Ask anyone and they'll tell you they'd like to change some perceived physical flaw. But some people are more than just a little bit embarrassed about their bodies. Learn more about embarrassment while you test your knowledge with this quiz.