Florida’s Coastal Anxiety Exceeds Reality Florida’s Coastal Anxiety Exceeds Reality (image credits: pixabay) Despite Florida’s reputation as the hurricane state, not all areas face the extreme flood risk that residents believe. In South Florida, the changes added about 138,800 more structures to a Special Flood Hazard Area (high-risk flood zone), yet many inland communities remain …

Japan: Living With Daily Tremors Japan: Living With Daily Tremors (image credits: flickr) According to the U.S. Geological Survey, Japan records the most earthquakes of anywhere in the world due to its high seismic activity and dense seismic detection network. In light of recent events, when other countries were celebrating the new year 2024, Japan …

Air Travel Fears Despite Record Safety Air Travel Fears Despite Record Safety (image credits: unsplash) About 25 million people in the U.S. experience some form of anxiety when it comes to flying, yet commercial aviation remains incredibly safe. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), in 2022 there were only 5 fatal accidents out …

Fear of Missing Out Controls Your Every Click Fear of Missing Out Controls Your Every Click (image credits: pixabay) Fear of Missing Out, commonly known as FOMO, has become one of the most documented psychological phenomena of our digital age, with women who use social media more than others experiencing significantly more fear of missing …

Fear of Public Speaking (Glossophobia) Fear of Public Speaking (Glossophobia) (image credits: unsplash) The fear of public speaking affects approximately seventy-five percent of the population, making it the most common phobia in the world. Public speaking anxiety is more prevalent than the fear of death, spiders, or heights. This overwhelming terror doesn’t just happen during …