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Markéta Štikarová

Markéta Štikarová

     

11 June 2026 | 5 minutes read Markéta Štikarová

Substances and Addiction, Part 1

What truly happens in the human brain when it succumbs to substance addiction? This article provides a comprehensive overview of drug classification into legal, illegal, stimulants, depressants, or hallucinogens,…

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11 June 2026 | 8 minutes read Markéta Štikarová

Substances and Addiction, Part 2: Risk Factors

How big of a role do heredity and family background play in the development of addiction? The second part of our series examines in detail the influence of genetic predispositions and family traumas such as…

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11 June 2026 | 8 minutes read Markéta Štikarová

Aphantasia: When Imagination is Unimaginable

What if some people see only absolute darkness when they close their eyes and cannot picture the faces of their loved ones? This article examines in detail the fascinating psychological phenomenon known as…

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02 June 2026 | 10 minutes read Markéta Štikarová

Myths and Semi-Truths About the "Male" and "Female" Brain

Are male and female brains truly biologically distinct, or are we just falling for deeply ingrained gender stereotypes? This article takes a deep dive into the neuroscientific facts surrounding brain size, cortical…

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29 May 2026 | 9 minutes read Markéta Štikarová

Can the traumas of previous generations be encoded in our genes?

Could the wounds of our ancestors be encoded in our genetic code? The phenomenon of intergenerational transmission of trauma suggests that the experiences of our grandparents may influence our resilience to stress…

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26 May 2026 | 8 minutes read Markéta Štikarová

Writing Your Way Out of the Worst: How Does Writing Help? (Part 2)

Why does pouring your heart out on paper bring such relief? In this second installment on expressive writing, we’ll look beneath the surface of psychological theories—from emotional catharsis to the fascinating…

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24 May 2026 | 9 minutes read Markéta Štikarová

You don't have to go to war to experience post-traumatic stress; danger often lurks at home…

Trauma doesn’t have to be the result of a single shocking event. Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) develops when danger and uncertainty persist over a long period of time—often right in our own homes.…

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21 May 2026 | 8 minutes read Markéta Štikarová

Writing Your Way Out of the Worst: Can Expressive Writing Lead to Better Health? (Part 1)

Can a simple pencil and paper serve as a remedy for both the mind and body? Expressive writing isn’t just about keeping a journal—it’s a scientifically proven method that helps process traumatic events and has been…

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