At the start of each year, hundreds of people swear by losing weight and exercising. There’s no wonder why gym memberships are at peak during January. But how many people are really able to push it through for the entire year and make it a habit that stick? If you really are serious about incorporating regular exercise into your life, you should start
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Every couple goes through periods of emotional ups and downs that often bring serious stress to their relationship. Add the other sources of stress, like work and family. When things go beyond control, your relationship is at risk. It is therefore important to understand how stress affects your relationship. Managing emotional stress is one way to prevent a
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We all have goals in life. And almost everyone will agree – they aren’t easy to achieve. Many times, it would take a lot of effort and persistent trying to accomplish our goals. But once we get there, the feeling is so rewarding. It is something you are going to cherish for the rest of your life. You probably have set some goals for 2015. Some
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A new study by US researchers found that two thirds of the cancer types analysed were caused just by chance mutations rather than lifestyle. So does it mean we can eat whatever we like, stop exercising and light up a cigarette? While two-thirds of cancer could be attributed to ‘bad luck’, the remaining third are still heavily influenced by the
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Waking up early in the morning is one great way to start the day right. But often, it is easier said than done. For some people, simply sleeping early doesn’t guarantee that they are going to rise and shine on time the next day. Perks of Waking Up Early Waking up early, at the same time every day, helps your body adjust. Not only will it make waking
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2014 has been a long, wonderful year for many of us. And now we are about to say hello to another year! But before we do, let us look back at some of the blogs that have given awareness and inspiration to many of you, our dear readers. The Science of Healing Hands: What Research Has to Say about Reiki If you’re new to Reiki, you might wonder how the
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There’s no doubt about it – Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. But it can be full of stresses too. But while the images of Santa Claus and his reindeers, and gifting ideas fill TV screens, magazines and storefronts, there’s no denying that many people aren’t as cheerful in this special time. Getting through the year-end
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New research found that teenagers carrying common variants of three genes are more likely to show significantly different levels of antisocial behaviour, depending on whether the individual grows up in an abusive or caring environment. Every single high school student aged 17 to 18 years old in Västmanland, a Swedish county, was invited to participat
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Let’s talk about giving. Not because Christmas is around the corner but rather because as human beings we are often too concerned about what we want and what we should get in the hope that it’ll make us happier or fulfilled. However, how long-lasting is the pleasure of "getting" something? Getting things
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It’s true. Food can be a source of happiness. But there are foods that are only satisfying and pleasurable when you’re eating them. But after the last bite, you will start to feel worse. You feel bloated, sluggish, and worst of all – guilty. Yes, you know what these foods are. They are the sugary, calorie-dense processed foods we tend to st
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