Nobody wants to be sad. We hate to see our loved one sad and we try everything to feel better during times of melancholy. But why is it that we love hearing sad songs? Why do we keep downloading them and purchasing expensive concert tickets? In the new study published in the journal Plos One, researchers found that for many individuals, listening to sad musi
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New research provides details on how gut bacteria turn a nutrient found in red meat into metabolites that increase the risk of developing heart disease. These new findings, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, may lead to new strategies for safeguarding individuals’ cardiovascular health. Previous research led by Stanley Hazen, of Lerner Research
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Building a fulfilling, safe and secure intimate relationship is not an easy thing. But once achieved, it can significantly reduce feelings of loneliness and promote a higher sense of happiness and well-being. But what makes a fulfilling romantic relationship? In a fulfilling connection, an individual shares his or her deepest emotions with someone else. It
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Seeds are tiny nutritional powerhouses that can significantly improve your health when added in your regular diet. There are a lot of seeds that are known for their amazing health benefits. They include the following: Hemp This seed is a vegetarian favourite because it is a complete protein, meaning, it contains all 20 amino acids which play a key role in
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In many ways, an underlying symptom reason why many people are reluctant to counselling is fear. And to compound whatever challenge it is you face, that fear can actually get in the way of you seeking the help you need. You may have a variety of fears that manifest in the challenge you have – a relationship issue, family challenge, a dilemma at w
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You have heard of it several times – you learn from your mistakes. One commonality among highly successful people is that they failed but never gave up. But committing mistakes and not fretting about it is a challenge for many of us. Here’s one thing you should always remember though: not only does committing mistakes make you stronger. It also
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Practicing mindfulness meditation or being involved in a support group has a positive physical impact at the cellular level in breast cancer survivors – according to new research. Investigators from the Alberta Health Services’ Tom Baker Cancer Centre discovered that telomeres — protein complexes at the end of chromosomes — maintain
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If you want to get the most from your daily workouts, you should prioritise post-workout recovery. You don’t build muscles whenever you are lifting weights. Muscle growth begins the moment you stop. It’s the same with burning fats. Your calorie-burning capability is at its peak right after your last sprint, squat or push-up. Without proper post-w
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Anyone wishing to make a change in their lives needs the necessary motivation. And the bigger the change one aspires for, the stronger the motivation needs to be. As a coach and hypnotherapist, part of my job is to help my client identify and strengthen their motivation. The whole subject of motivation is quite complex but one simple model is that
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Complementary therapies have been around for thousands of years. Many people think of them as modern and “new age”, but in fact the conventional medicine that we routinely use and get prescribed from our doctors are often based on complementary therapies, mainly herbal medicine. Complementary therapies are treatments that sit outside th
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