Work-life balance. We all aim for it. We all want to work hard but still get enough time for our hobbies and interests, and most importantly, our personal relationships. But work-life balance feels like an impossible dream for most of us. Well, not really. Actually, it is easier to find work-life balance by following these simple steps: Figure out what it
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Are you the kind of person who tend to steal his own happiness? Do you feel guilty when you are having fun? Do you believe taking leisure is just a waste of time? If your answers to these question are all “YES”, you probably are one, unhappy person. Ouch. But you are not alone. Many people feel the same way. We live in a society where happiness
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People who see the glass half full tend to have significantly better cardiovascular health than those who see it half empty, according to new research. Researchers from University of Illinois examined associations between optimism and heart health in more than 5,100 adults. Cardiovascular health was calculated from seven metrics: blood pressure, body mass i
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You are what you eat, so they say. And perhaps most health experts will agree with this. Basically, certain foods contain unhealthy ingredients that can cause harm to your body if you consume them more often, or on a daily basis. On the other hand, there are foods that contain essential nutrients that boost your health and keep you looking and feeling young.
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Children who listened to 30 minutes of music or an audio book after a major surgery experienced a significant reduction in pain, according to new research by Northwestern Medicine. The study, published in the journal Paediatric Surgery, involved ages nine to 14, chose from a playlist of short audio books or top music in different genres including pop, c
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The sun doesn’t always shine bright in the country. That is why it is important that we take advantage of it when it is there. Moderate sun exposure has been linked to a wide range of health benefits, from skin health to better immune function and sharper mind. However, the timing and duration is an important factor when it comes to how our bodies meta
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We all feel down sometimes. There are days when we feel like we’re not doing enough. Sometimes we doubt ourselves and we can’t see anything but negativity. And all these are normal. But if in your case, negative emotions tend to outweigh the positive ones more often, you could be struggling with issues on low self-esteem. The good news is th
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When you think about a first aid or emergency kit, your thoughts may go to treating a severe cut, gash or wound that has occurred or perhaps a heart attack or other severe condition that requires immediate treatment before help can arrive. However, there are health emergencies which are different in nature from what has been described, but still need immedia
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Year’s end isn’t just about making some resolutions. It is about reflecting, learning and us taking responsibility for our own lives. It is about us stepping up, honouring our desires, ourselves and creating a life we love. In this blog I’m going to share with you the most powerful way to not only create your vision for 2015 but also for i
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New research provides empirical proof that a depressive mood accompanied by depressive thoughts can impede concentration and memory. Although it is accepted that the day-to-day burden from depression greatly affects job performance and personal relationships, the new research is the first to observe this phenomenon in a laboratory setting. In the study, in
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