More time, less work. It is something we all dream about. But is it possible? Can you work a little less but still stay productive and hit your goals? Fortunately, it is! Too often though, when we think about productivity, we think about doing more – applying time management techniques, increasing our motivation, and finding ways to work faster. Whil
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Back pain is a common problem that affects most people at some point in their life. There are many causes of back pain, and the most common are incorrect posture, obesity and lack of exercise. In some cases, this condition improves after several days. But often, it can last for weeks, even months. Whilst taking painkillers can provide relief, the benefits ar
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New research has found that the emotional disconnect we have with our future self could explain why many people continue to engage in unhealthy behaviours, don’t save for retirement, and make bad ethical decisions even though they are fully aware of the possible consequences. Hal Hershfield, a social psychologist at UCLA, and collaborators from Stanfo
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Chronic inflammation is a major health issue that can lead to all sorts of diseases, including the most feared ones like cancer, diabetes, heart disease and dementia. There are several factors that affect the likelihood of chronic inflammation occurring in our body, and they include diet, stress, and ageing. Whilst we can’t really do much about the age
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Being yourself is one of the best things you can do to be happy. We all grew up in a society wherein we are bound to act and behave on what other people think we should. As humans, we have this primal need to belong. We want to be accepted by everyone else, and to do that, we feel the need to follow the norm, and even please others. In short, we try to be li
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Like physical activity, diet has a very important role in managing diabetes. You probably heard a lot of food advice and dietary tips for diabetics, but how true are them? Is it true that if you have the disease, you can’t eat sweets anymore? Is eating too much sugar a cause of diabetes? Let’s find out. Diabetes, like many other health problems,
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We all have different skill sets. Some people are good at physical endeavours like running and sports, whilst others are good at mental activities like memorising dates and numbers. Whilst physical and mental aptitude may be two different things, they rely on a single metabolic protein that is responsible for controlling blood flow and the absorption of nutr
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Have you been keeping resentments over someone for years? Do you have a friend or family member who you can’t forgive because he or she betrayed you once? Are you currently holding a grudge against someone? It is a natural human response to feel angry and hurt when someone did us wrong. But not letting go of these feelings for too long can do us more
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Balance, stress relief and happiness – these are things that are free, yet often, too precious to find. Many of us spend their whole life trying to find balance between their work and personal life, fighting stress, and chasing happiness. And even though they sounds so simple, these things are somehow the hardest to achieve. Fortunately, there is a te
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Water is good for you. Lemon is good for you. Combine them together and you’ll have a refreshing drink that is so good for you! Drinking lemon water in the morning is one very easy health routine that can benefit your body in many significant ways. What’s so good about lemons? Lemons are something you must always have in your kitchen. And that
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