Stylus pens are back, and in a big way. Although poorly implemented with PalmPilot and other personal digital assistant (PDA) devices in 1997, today’s touchpad, tablet, and hybrid convertible computers have breathed new life into a once-promising yet unfulfilled concept. When it comes to touchpads and hybrid computing, ASUS easily ranks among the best in […]
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Heliophobia is a fear of the sun
Heliophobia is the irrational fear of light, specifically sunlight. The word “helio-” comes from Greek, meaning “sun”, and “-phobia” means fear. As such, heliophobia is defined as an irrational phobia or dread of the sun. Heliophobia is a largely irrational fear. The sun provides life to all on Earth. However, we all understand that the […]
Cynophobia is the fear of dogs
The term comes from Greek kyōn, a kind of dog, and phobos, fear. The English word cynophobia came into use in the early 19th century; before that time it was usually called ‘canine phobia.’ It is one of the most common phobias, and affects about 10% of people. There are many possible causes: […]
Ichthyophobia, The fear of fish
Ichthyophobia is a mental health condition defined as the fear of fish or anything that resembles a fish. We are not aware of any clinical studies to confirm the existence or prevalence of this particular phobia, although it is commonly found in people who have other fears related to animals and water (e.g., aquaphobia). […]
Excoriation disorder
Excoriation Disorder is an obsession with picking at one’s own skin, which can cause permanent disfigurement. This disorder affects both sexes and all races. Skin picking is a common symptom that occurs amongst people with other conditions such as anxiety, depression, stress or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It is also often found in combination with eating […]