Anxiety issues may appear like something that only adults experience. But even kids deal with it too. In fact, anxiety in preschoolers may lead to physiological changes in the brain, according to a new study. For the study, a team of researchers from Yale, Duke and Vanderbilt universities examined children’s brains over the course of five years and fo
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It’s true. Cardio workouts can really trim your fats and make your heart healthier. But if you want bigger results, you should not forget about weight training. The benefits you will gain from strength training, through lifting weights, are really amazing to just ignore and pass up. From reduced body fat to lower risk of heart disease, high cholesterol
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For many of us, getting enough sleep at night has turned out to be a luxury. Poor diet, lack of exercise, staring at back-lit screens for hours, stress and many other factors have thrown our circadian rhythm completely out of whack. Thankfully, it doesn’t really take much efforts to improve our sleep patterns and wake up feeling refreshed and revitalis
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With all the media buzz about depression, this once unrecognised disorder is now being the centre of attention of many people, from experts to ordinary individuals. Nonetheless, there is still a continuing stigma, which discourages depression patients from seeking the help they need. Worse, too many people remain undiagnosed because even they themselves, are
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New research from University of Southampton adds to the growing body of evidence that links a child’s early environment before and soon after birth to their chance of becoming obese later in life. Researchers looked at a short duration of breastfeeding (less than one month) and four maternal factors during pregnancy: obesity, excess pregnancy w
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Running is not only good for your mental and emotional health. It is also good for your physical health. Running is a great form of exercise that does more than get you in shape. Many runners swear by the amazing benefits it brings, from stronger bones and leaner muscles, to better mood and happiness. And whether you are new to running or has been doing it
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Sure thing – you can get a lot of ideas in improving work performance by reading self-help books, committing to a timeline, or accomplishing as many tasks as possible. But if you really want to boost your brainpower, come up with brilliant ideas, and resolve an issue at hand – you’ve got to give your brain a chance to break free from the us
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When it comes to healthy drinks, don’t think that water is the only option. There are many other beverages that taste good and at the same time, are so good for you and are effective in aiding many health problems, from day-to-day pains to more serious conditions like heart disease, depression and diabetes. Here are some of them. Green Tea Green tea
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It’s extremely important that experts in the fields of psychiatry and public health recognise the undeniable link between mental health and diet and nutrition, say leading academics in a new paper published in The Lancet Psychiatry. “While the determinants of mental health are complex, the emerging and compelling evidence for nutrition as a key
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Anxiety and depression are two of the most prevalent mental health problems these days. They are often a reaction to life’s difficult events and traumatic experiences. And when left ignored, anxiety and depression can affect our work, relationship, and all aspects of our life. Good thing, there are several treatment options for these two mental healt
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