Recurring depression doesn’t only put your physical and mental health at a high risk. It also takes a huge toll on your brain by harming hippocampus – which is involved in forming new memories. The study, published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, found that people with major depression, particularly those with recurring forms of the conditi
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Most people think that undergoing therapy means that there is something wrong with a person. There’s no wonder why many are hesitant to seek professional help even though they knew they need it. But contrary to popular view, therapy offers a wide range of benefits. And what people don’t know is that those who come to therapy end up feeling better
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People have gone busier these days than they were years ago. Most of us live in a fast-paced world wherein we often compromise good health over our hectic lifestyle. Most of us would rely on vending machines, frozen meals and fast food with the sole purpose of easing hunger, and not really feeding our mind and body. But having a busy lifestyle should not be
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There are tons of things that you can spend your money on. Almost every day, there are new lines of clothing and apparel, mobile phones, laptops and gadgets. There are many cool items that are fun to collect, and some fashionable stuff that are really tempting to buy. And yes. All these material possessions can give us joy. But only for a little time. As th
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Are you a ‘difficult’ person? Are you always cynical? Do you have issues trusting other people? Having a bad attitude can affect your income, according to a new study. The research, published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, found that high levels of cynicism are associated with lower income. Researchers report that after ni
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If you make it a weekly ritual for your family to have fun and spend quality time with each other, you should also make it a habit to relax together. Having adequate rest is important for both the physical and mental health of your family. Here are some great exercises that your whole family can practise together for a less stressful and healthier life! Dee
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“Today, I woke up with an overwhelming sense of my own ordinariness” Anon Sometimes one can feel ‘wrong-footed’ on reaching their 50’s. Instead of the warm feeling of achievement and enjoying some modicum of comfort – instead, it can feel a stuck, dull and unchallenging place. You still have the anxieties of respons
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Millions of diabetics rely on painful insulin shots to manage their blood sugar levels. Thankfully, US researchers have just created the very first ‘smart insulin patch’ that can detect increases in blood sugar levels and secrete doses of insulin into the bloodstream whenever needed. A thin square that is no bigger than a penny, the patch is cov
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Do you tend to overthink? Do you stress yourself out thinking what to have for breakfast, what to do over the weekend, or how to meet and greet a new friend? Do you end up not uploading any picture on Facebook about your last trip because you can’t decide which ones are good? Do you spend hours on the internet trying to find out what chronic disease re
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Until now, scientists haven’t still found the real ‘fountain of youth’. Living for a hundred or more is something that is close to impossibility for most people. Every one of us wants to live longer and enjoy life to the fullest. But too often, the way we live is inconsistent with what we all aim for: LONGEVITY. Below are some common habit
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