Wrestling is one of the three most popular winter sports for high school boys, along with basketball and swimming. As with other decisions surrounding how teens spend their time, parents and educators are interested in the effects wrestling has on...
Words or actions that are purposefully employed to harm or upset someone form the basis of passive-aggressive behavior. Passive-aggressive individuals mask their malicious intentions by lying to prevent being blamed for a misfortune incurred by...
Negative emotions, except anger, provoke withdrawal, say University of Valencia researchers in the March 2010 issue of "Hormones and Behavior." "The case of anger is unique because it is experienced as negative but, often, it evokes a motivation...
Assertiveness is an important component of communication. Assertive people express themselves and stand up for their views without disrespecting the views of other people. Assertiveness improves self-esteem and helps one earn the respect of...
Passive-aggressive behavior is a non-confrontational method of resistance. This behavior may result in response to a demand or requirement that someone is expected or obligated to perform. Instead of outright refusal of a request, a...
The liver stores glucose for future energy needs and breaks down this stored energy when the body needs it. It filters toxic substances out of the bloodstream, breaks down fats and makes proteins and substances to help form clots. When it is...
Performance-enhancing drugs, such as anabolic steroids, exert their effects on the body by directly affecting the brain. These drugs are called "androgenic" because they impact androgens or male hormones like testosterone. Hormone receptors deep...
Communication is an important part of everyday life. Social contact is a basic human need, and our ability to function well is eminently affected by the relationships we keep. Because the ways in which you choose to interact with others largely...
The way family members interact with one another plays an integral role in the mental and emotional development of children. Verbal communication and nonverbal queues help shape the family environment. Each family member has their own way of...
Sometimes, children have temper tantrums. It’s a normal part of learning how to deal with emotions. What’s important is to differentiate between an occasional outburst and a consistent pattern of violence or aggression. If you...
Aggressive individuals have a tendency to start fights, use weapons, be cruel to people or animals, steal or force sexual acts. There is a long-standing debate in the scientific community over whether aggressive behavior is mainly a result of...
P90X is a home fitness system that incorporates components of bodybuilding, cardio and nutrition to guarantee "extreme results" in terms of your fitness and body composition within 90 days. This type of fitness program is not for everyone,...
Behavior that is passive aggressive can be a sign of a personality disorder. According to the National Library of Medicine, psychiatrists no longer recognize passive aggressive personality disorder as an official diagnosis, but the symptoms still...
Conduct disorder is usually a disorder of childhood, according to the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders." It can only be diagnosed in adults if the adult does not meet the criteria for antisocial personality disorder. Conduct...
Dementia, a brain condition, can severely impair an individual's intellectual and social skills, according to the MayoClinic.com. People with dementia experience impaired judgment, memory loss, aggression and a decline in speech. Aggression can...
Prolonged exposure to the sun often leads to dark patches on the face called melasma. This condition can make you look older than you are, but it is possible to lighten the dark patches, rejuvenating the skin's appearance. There are several ways...
Aggressive follicular lymphomas are a subtype of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas, or NHLs. Most follicular lymphomas are indolent and grow slowly. However, they sometimes transform into more aggressive tumors. Follicular lymphomas are the second most...
The Society for Neuroscience states that aggression is a "complex social behavior" and can be divided into three categories: predatory aggression, social aggression and defensive aggression. A person with predatory or social aggression seeks out a...
A person who is considered to be a sociopath has developed behaviors that violate the rights of others. Often these are criminal in nature. The "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition" (DSM-IV) describes some of...
A myth holds that waking a sleepwalking person is dangerous, according to MayoClinic.com. In some cases, the consequences of letting someone sleepwalk are far worse than the dangers of waking them up. Nonetheless, waking a person sleepwalking can...
Conduct disorder is a condition first diagnosed in childhood consisting of inappropriate behaviors that violate the rights of others. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV), these behaviors...
There are three main oppositional behavior disorders, known as disruptive behavior disorders in the DSM-IV-TR: conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder and disruptive behavior disorder not otherwise specified. If your child or teen is...
Stimulants are one type of performance-enhancing drugs that athletes may use during workouts or even athletic competitions. They work by stimulating the central nervous system, which increases your heart rate and blood pressure, according to...
Disobedience in children is one of the most common complaints brought to the attention of pediatricians and other care providers and, when it occurs on occasion, is completely normal. Up to 65 percent of parents believe their child is...
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is defined as increased pressure or tension in the arteries. It is determined by the amount the blood the heart pumps and the amount of resistance of blood flow to the arteries. Hypertension is a major risk...
Most people feel angry or aggressive from time to time, but adults generally have learned how to keep their feelings in check. If your child is more susceptible to angry feelings, you may find that he lashes out by biting, kicking and hitting. You...
Melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate sleep and wake cycles, has been shown to have different effects on aggressive behavior, depending on the species of animal. Aggression refers to an intent to harm. Most of the research studying melatonin's...
Abuse is any misuse of power resulting in harm to another person. Abuse has many forms, including emotional, sexual and physical abuse. When alcohol is involved, abuse might be more severe or frequent, especially in the case of emotional or...
The effect of diet and nutrition on behavior and psychological health is a controversial topic. Your moods, emotions and actions are governed and influenced by numerous factors, from your genes to your personal relationships. However, the "Journal...
Kidney infection or pyelonephritis is a specific type of urinary tract infection (UTI) that generally begins in your urethra or bladder and travels up into your kidneys. If not treated properly, kidney infection can permanently damage your...
