Self-Esteem

Building social skills and sense of belonging key to avoiding Virginia Tech-like situations After performing an analysis of school shootings in the last decade, researchers at the Shyness Research Institute in Indiana say that the perpetrators are likely to suffer from cynical shyness – an extreme form of shyness that predominantly affects males and can [...]

The holiday season is not just a time for shopping; it is also a time when many consumers look toward self-improvement including cosmetic medical treatments such as cosmetic injections. %26quot;Injectables offer natural-looking enhancements to aging facial features with affordability and little or no downtime,%26quot; said Mark L. Jewell, MD, leader of the Physicians Coalition for [...]

Short men appear to be more jealous than tall men. Scientists from universities of Groningen and Valencia questioned 549 men and women to find out how they feel about jealousy. They estimated a jealousy scale of six points. Shorter men were found to be definitely more nervous in relationship, compared to tall ones. 5ft 4in [...]

Oscar Levant, a mid-century pianist, film star and wit, once watched noted keyboardist and composer George Gershwin spend an evening playing his own music at a party and clearly having a great time. “Tell me, George,” Levant said, somewhat jealously, “if you have it to do all over again would you still fall in love [...]