Learning and practicing something, for instance a second language, strengthens the brain like physical exercise – according to a new study from Penn State University. The research team, headed by Ping Li, professor of psychology, linguistics and information sciences and technology at Penn State, studied 39 native English speakers’ brains ove
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Anxiety, anger and sadness – these are just among the many undesirable emotions we really hate to experience. And in this world where the pursuit of happiness seems like an unending maze, it is easy to forget that even ‘bad’ feelings are healthy and can actually contribute to our happiness and well-being. And that denying these feelings can
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The liver is one of the overburdened organs in the human body, performing over 5,000 functions. Unfortunately, our modern sedentary lifestyle and poor diet choices further weaken our liver health and expose us to life-threatening diseases. Well, the best thing about our live is its ability to regenerate itself. When it is given the critical nutrie
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People with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are at increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease within a few years. And the risk of Alzheimer’s increases significantly if they suffer from anxiety – new research revealed. Researchers at Baycrest Health Sciences’ Rotman Research Institute in Toronto, Canada, determined that anxiety symptoms
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There are things we do every day that may actually be ruining our mental health. The worst thing is – we are unaware of them. This list contains some of the possible reasons why you’re always having a bad mood and what you can do to turn it around. You take pictures of everything. Visited a place for the first time? The first thing you probabl
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It is a known fact that people with bipolar disorder have a tendency to engage in risky behaviours. However, it is still unclear what causes it. In a new study conducted by scientists from Manchester University, researchers found that in the manic stage, the patient often feels intense excitement and irritability, which can trigger unpredictable risky behavi
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Sesame seeds are a staple to most household and commercial kitchens. These tiny flavourful seeds can really spice up a whole range of dishes and goodies, from breads and pastries to spreads, soups, pastas, salads, stir-fries, meat, and so on. But apart from its valued culinary properties, sesame seeds are also known for their amazing health wonders. Diabete
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Negative thinking is something we deal with from time to time. Basically, our brains are hard-wired to favour negative thoughts – a mechanism that prepares us for life-threatening situations. But constantly ruminating about negative thoughts and experiences can significantly affect our quality of life, and make us vulnerable to a host of health
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Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders affecting one in three people in the UK. Insomnia can lead to extreme discomfort during the day because it causes daytime sleepiness, fatigue, stress, irritability and anxiety. People who have insomnia often wake up without having had enough sleep and don’t feel refreshed. Mind-Body Therapies to Overc
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Monday marks the start of another work week. It means we still have five long, tiring and draining days to spend at work. And the thought of working overtime or extending it to weekends usually make things feel worse. You probably think about going to the spa, watching a movie, or taking a vacation. But like many others, you don’t have the luxury of t
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