Human conversation goes far beyond just uttering words. Eye contact, gaze and facial expressions are a window to our mental state, and the mental phase of our conversation. We can easily lie with the words we use, but we cannot lie with our body language.
There are about 7,000 different spoken languages in the world, speaking just one language may not be enough to succeed in a world that is becoming increasingly interdependent and competitive. Why is learning a second language good for you?
It is believed that our primitive ancestors (homonids) initially used signs and gestures to imitate the natural sound of animals and birds to communicate with each other. How did the human brain and evolutionary changes evolve to allow humans the mental ability for cognition and the anatomical ability to communicate with language?
Why do we still struggle with understanding each other, even when we speak the same language?
I personally have suffered from Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) for over 30 years. I would like to share my personal experiences about BPH, which may be different from routine recommendations with my readers.
Whether we like it or not, eating insects is our dietary destiny. Why?
Some questions and thoughts on the possibility of treatment with a fecal transplant (FT).
What is mental energy? Is there any correlation between mental energy and the diet we consume? Our brain draws energy from the food we eat, just like the rest of our body.
Why are liberal constitutional democracies declining in popularity across the globe?
Why do some people dislike freedom so much that they try to escape from it? Part 3 of my series on the declining popularity of liberal democracy.
What is narcissism? Is it a personality trait or a mental illness?
Current political events and wars have made me think and read a lot about narcissism and its relationship to politics and wars. I think all these troublesome leaders of the world have something in common.
I am saddened to see so many innocent people, women, children and elderly being killed by the current wars in Europe and in the Middle East. History tells us that the first casualty in any war is the truth. Why is it easier to start a war than it is to achieve peace?
As assumed by some, physical activities that are needed for daily living and for work are not considered exercise. Exercise is an extra physical activity that is planned, structured and repeated to achieve certain objectives in life, like improving and maintaining one’s physical and mental health, and reducing the risk of age related chronic degenerative illnesses. What is mindfulness exercise and how does it make exercise even more enjoyable, relaxing and durable?
Exercise plays very important roles in our physical and mental health and wellbeing. It is important to know what happens to our body when we exercise so that we know better what we are doing and why we are doing it.
Abundant scientific evidence tells us that exercise is the only “fountain of youth” that helps to maintain our physical and mental health for our lifetime, yet many of us find excuses not to exercise. To exercise daily, first we must teach ourselves how to love exercise.
If artificial intelligence completely takes over the cognitive works of doctors and eliminate human emotions and human touch in medical care, would patients be satisfied? Would doctors remained committed to lifelong learning, and moral and ethical principles of practice of medicine?
Accepting uncertainty in the practice of medicine is the most difficult skill to master as a doctor.
To me, the human brain remains the most elusive, mysterious and complex neuro-anatomical and functional organ. Ever since my medical school years, I have been fascinated with the workings of the human brain. I wonder how our brain can create very abstract and difficult to understand non-physical essences like mind and consciousness, and other higher mental faculties.
What is the level of your medical literacy? Let us see how much medical knowledge you have. Let me start by asking you a few basic questions about the most seen chronic diseases and what you should do to prevent them.
