Cashie Evans

Many individuals have the idea that other people or situations are responsible for outcomes in their lives. When someone thinks this way, she has an external locus of control. Conversely, if she were to believe that she has control of the…

Between our busy schedules and the electronic gadgetry frequently distracting us, we can all benefit from finding ways to improve our focus. This is true for young children, older adults, couch potatoes, and world class athletes. Few of…

Things such as increased heart rate, shaky hands and stomach upset can strike you right before you participate in a sporting event. It's what you're thinking about that causes your body to react. The more you think about stumbling,…

We tend to be blind to our own faults and weaknesses and so never fix the problems that keep us from greater success. Our self barriers can be short-term or they can be ones that are unlikely to change quickly. Either way, if you want to…

Amniotic fluid cushions the fetus while it is still in the womb. It protects it from bumps and bruises while the mother moves around and also insulates the fetus from temperature fluctuations. Oligohydramnios Oligohydramnios…

Zoll Medical Corporation produces equipment designed for important tasks like saving lives. Therefore, products like batteries need to be stored at the right temperature to ensure they work properly when needed. …

Blinking is an activity which occurs either voluntarily (you can make it happen) or involuntarily (happens on its own) to clear your eyes of debris and to keep them moisturized. Blinking can take on many meanings and convey different…

Coming from the Latin "sub" meaning under, and "limen" meaning threshold, a "subliminal" message is theoretically under the threshold of your mind's normal perception. The idea -- not universally accepted -- is that your unconscious mind is…

In a society of quick fixes, it's easy to find things about your body you'd like to change. Many people, both men and women, dislike the look of their nose or think it doesn't suit their face. Some people surgically correct or enhance…

Handling change is about handling stress. Changes of any kind in your life, whether perceived as good or bad, take a toll on our bodies. Stress is caused by any drastic change from the norm, including moving, dealing with divorce, being…