Most people consume more than the daily recommended amount of sodium on a daily basis. Part of the reason why is that salt is hidden in most food products, from cereals to biscuits, canned goods, processed meats, pasta sauces, condiments and so on. And the undesirable health effects, such as increased risk of heart disease, of too much salt are not new. But
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You know that smoking is bad for you. Smoking has been linked to many health problems, including heart disease, cancer and depression. Not only does it up your risk of developing illnesses, it also creates a huge impact on your lifestyle, particularly your mood and sleep quality. Yes, smoking hunts you down until bedtime. But in what specific ways do smokin
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Joy is an emotion that we all want to experience. Joy manifests in our actions and words, and positively influences our relationship with others. When we feel joy, we feel great about ourselves. Joy let us experience feeling confident, powerful, fulfilled and loved. It keeps us motivated and inspired to carry on with our lives. There are many good reasons t
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Whilst there is no conclusive evidence that they can treat depression, there are natural treatments that have been proven to ease the debilitating symptoms associated with this mental health illness. Aromatherapy There are a lot of ways that this natural treatment helps you manage depression. Aromatherapy involves the use of organic compounds called essen
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Whilst it’s true that nothing in this world is constant but change, going through transitions is never an easy thing to do. Making change often comes with fear, excitement, anxiety and uncertainty. Whether it’s about leaving your job to venture in a business, moving to another place, breaking up with your long-term partner, or living independentl
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The time you spend on bed each night has a big impact on your well-being and happiness, according to new research. In the study which involved over 7,000 adults, found that people who reported getting more sleep also had a higher overall well-being than those who said they got less sleep. For example, the average well-being score for people who reported get
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Many people who experienced psychiatric disorder or had gone through some traumatic events could feel that they no longer have power to control their life even after recovery. You may find yourself feeling scared about making decisions, especially major ones. And even when you are doing much better, others (such as family and friends) may continue making dec
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Is it possible to be happy every day? Fortunately, it is. Happiness is a state of mind. It isn’t just something you experience after achieving your goals. You can be happy for no reason at all. You can feel happy just because you are. But in order to experience happiness more often, there are certain things you need to give up. They are the negative t
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We all believe that in order to achieve more we need to learn more so it is a rather interesting fact that taking ’time-out’ to step back promotes the learning cycle and stimulates self-development. Great results come from providing time to reflect on what we have learnt and digested that knowledge and make it our own. Taking ownership of newly
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Prescription drugs are often prescribed to calm the behaviour of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. But non-drug approaches actually work better, and carry far fewer risks, experts conclude in a new report. According to the researchers, non-drug approaches should be in fact the first choice for treating dementia patients̵
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