How do you measure success? When can you say that you are successful? Whilst time and again we are taught that the best things in life are for free, most of us seem like ‘unstoppable’ in their quest for a good life – the kind of life where luxury is the trend. When we see our batch mate in high school now driving a Ferrari or being intervie
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“Thank you.” It is a very short sentence. But sometimes, it is the hardest thing to say. We can easily say “Thanks” to a colleague who did something good for us, but when it comes to showing gratitude for even the small positive experiences we had, most of us are struggling. Scientific evidences on the health benefits of gratitude ar
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Female bosses are more likely to get depressed than their male countertops, new research says. In men, authority, such as the ability to hire and fire people, decreases depressive symptoms, the study also suggests. Scientists at the University of Texas at Austin interviewed 1,300 male and 1,500 female graduates from Wisconsin high schools over the phon
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We all have dreams and most of us work really hard to achieve them. Whether it’s a rewarding career, a healthier and slimmer body, a big house, or a happy family – there are a lot of things that we all want. The sad truth, however, is that not everyone get to achieve their dream. And it’s not that it wasn’t destined for them. Too ofte
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For many people, getting a long, restful slumber is an elusive dream. And if you are one of them – your mind may be to blame. How we think about sleep and the level of importance we give to it really affects the quality of sleep we get on a daily basis. So if you’re looking to improve your bedtime routines, you should consider rewiring your brain
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For the past decade, neuroscientists have believed that the brain processes physical and social pain in a similar manner. Now, a new study from the University of Colorado shows that the two kinds of pain actually use distinct neural circuits. According to the researchers, their discovery may lead to specific treatment protocols for each pathway, and a bette
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We all go through a point in life when we are faced with the big question – Should I do this or should I not? Taking risks can really be overwhelming sometimes, especially if it involves going through a big change. But there are risks that are really worth-taking. They are worth-taking because they can make us a better, healthier and happier pers
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Hunger – it is one of the hardest things to deal with when you are trying to lose weight. Most of us can endure long hours in the gym, but starving? It’s just so unfair. But the thing is that you really don’t have to starve yourself to shake off excess fats. A large body of research suggests that compounds found in certain foods have the a
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In this fast-paced world where everything we need comes in an instant, a healthy, active lifestyle has really began to become an elusive dream for many of us. Few people grow old healthy and more people are diagnosed with health problems at a very young age. The good news is – we can change our fate. We can enjoy the benefits of living in the modern
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Type 2 diabetes is a common disease in the modern world. Unfortunately, no cure has been discovered for it yet. But the long wait is over. Now, new research suggests type 2 diabetes can be reversed with lifestyle changes. "The dramatic increase of type 2 diabetes worldwide has exceeded expectations. Globally there are 400 million people with type
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