Expose someone to the smell of fear, and it increases their own fear. At least, that’s what a study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology suggests. First of all, where does one get the smell of fear? Well, researchers exposed a group of men to scary film clips and … Read More
We know this’ll sound odd, but: scientists have found a possible cure for fear, and it involves weird smells, electric shocks, and sleep. A study published in Nature Neuroscience has found that exposure therapy, a proven method of curing fear that involves repeated exposure to the object of your fear, … Read More
Here’s the good news: there’s a cure for fear on the horizon, and you can do it in your sleep. The bad news? It’s still a bit theoretical at this point. Writing in the journal Nature Neuroscience, researchers have used exposure therapy and sleep to help patients overcome fear . … Read More
Love, it seems, is as statistical as it is spiritual. Consider that 40 per cent of Canadian first marriages end in divorce and that the average Canadian wedding costs just under $25,000 — compelling evidence that getting married can be a very bad idea. Still, the cliché rings true: Many … Read More
