Are Smarter People More Prone to Mental Illness?

by | Oct 26, 2021 | XLife-Sparks

Are Smarter People More Prone to Mental Illness? Why high IQ can lead to an increased risk of anxiety and depression. A survey of nearly 4000 people from MENSA (people who have an IQ of over 130) has found that up to four times as many of them are at risk for mental...

The popular behaviour that increases anxiety

by | Oct 19, 2021 | XLife-Sparks

The popular behaviour that increases anxiety While fear is a response to a real threat, anxiety is a response to a perceived threat. If an attacker is chasing you fear is the right response. However, if you’re often scared about being attacked when you live in a safe...

How to change your personality and be happier

by | Oct 12, 2021 | XLife-Sparks

How to change your personality and be happier Psychologists have discovered that it is possible to change your personality. A study in the journal of personality research has found that the three most popular changes people want to make to their personalities are to...

The Most Powerful Mood Lifting Drug

by | Sep 28, 2021 | XLife-Sparks

The Most Powerful Mood Lifting Drug Drugs like Prozac and Ecstasy that can lift mood do so because they activate a particular chemical in the brain called serotonin. But it turns out that something else activates serotonin even more effectively. British scientist, Dr....

The Quality Rated Highest in Leaders

by | Sep 21, 2021 | XLife-Sparks

The Quality Rated Highest in Leaders What do people most want from their leaders? A Harvard study surveyed the teams of 195 leaders from 30 global organisations in 15 countries. Researchers found that what people wanted most was “high ethical and moral standards.”...