Emetophobia: what it’s like to have a fear of vomiting

Emetophobia affects everyone differently. For some, this fear centres around vomiting themselves, while for others it’s a ...

What autistic people, and those with ADHD and dyslexia, really think about the word 'neurodiversity'

The term "neurodiversity" is still relatively new. Even now, there's no firm agreement among experts about what it should ...
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Is my unique phobia as weird as my coworkers say it is?

Kylie Moore shares her lifelong struggle with psichaphobia, a peculiar fear of crumbs, highlighting the oddities of dining ...

Study finds disparities in risks for reading difficulties emerge by kindergarten

Early struggles with reading can have lifelong impacts on mental, physical and emotional health. Understanding who is most at risk of experiencing reading difficulties can inform strategies for early ...

You’ve Heard of FOMO. But Do You Have FOFO?

You’re undoubtedly familiar with the term FOMO—fear of missing out—but you may not have heard of FOFO: fear of finding out.
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Acrophobia Explained Through the Science of Heights and Balance

Prevalence of Acrophobia Acrophobia affects about 2 to 5 percent of the population, with slightly higher lifetime risks.
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6 Dictators Whose Documented Phobias Shattered Their Fearless Image

History books paint dictators as fearless titans who ruled through absolute power and terror. The reality reveals something ...