Category Archives: Desi Totkay

Speaking of Psychology: Why people believe in conspiracy theories

This past year, COVID-19 and the U.S. elections have provided fertile ground for conspiracy theories—with sometimes disastrous consequences. Karen Douglas, PhD, of the University of Kent in the United Kingdom, discusses psychological research on how conspiracy theories start, why they persist, who is most likely to believe them and whether there is any way to combat them effectively.… Read More »

Natural Night Beauty Cream

At the end of a long day, completing a multistep skin-care routine may be the last thing you want to do — but after washing your face, there are some very compelling reasons to go for a night cream. According to dermatologist Dr. Michele Green, “Nighttime is the restorative time for your skin, so you should give your skin the extra… Read More »

Running Away From Home And Getting Married, Secret Marriage

it’s called eloping. This means you’re getting married suddenly’secretively. Reasons for running away to get married include being prevented to get married because of age, skin color, or parental non-consent. Eloping also entails running away to a state where blood tests are not required. One reason that couples cite for their desire to elope is to be wed in private… Read More »