Despite the fact that many years have passed, some adults who have experienced trauma during childhood couldn’t get over it, which increases their risk of suffering from mental illness. But a new study found a solution. For the first time, researchers showed that adults who are mindful in the moment have better health. In the study, Robert Whitaker, M
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FACT #1: Majority of people prefer to be fit. FACT #2: Many people try to get fit but simply give up. FACT #3: Most people know what it takes to be fit but only a few do what they got to do. Fit people are not different from you, me and everyone else. They are not superhuman beings with super powers. What makes them successful when it comes to health and fi
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How many Mondays did you tell yourself that you are making a fresh new start in life? Whether it’s being more productive, more positive, more courageous, kinder, or stronger – everyday, you have the chance to be so. Instead of feeling blue this Monday, start the week with a smile and optimism because this might be the start you have been waiting
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Cravings – it’s your number one enemy when you’re trying to lose weight. The more you suppress it, the more it gets powerful. And before you know it, you’ve already consumed two big bags of cookies, a few slices of chocolate cake, several scoops of ice cream and half a box of donuts. But the good news is that food cravings can be redu
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Aside from saving up on gas, there’s a better reason why you should consider cycling if not walking your way to work – your mental health will improve. That’s according to a new study by the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the Centre for Diet and Activity Research (CEDAR) in the United Kingdom In particular, commuters who walked or rod
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There’s a common misconception that people pursue therapy because they are ‘crazy’. The truth is – most of those who seek therapy, such as counselling and psychotherapy, are basically ordinary people struggling with common, everyday issues. Some of them are simply looking to have guidance on identifying specific goals and issues they
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Are you mentally strong? To survive life’s challenges, it is not enough that you are physically fit. You also have to be mentally strong. Below are 10 things mentally healthy people do differently – habits and characteristics that set them up for success. Learning about these traits may inspire you to make lifestyle changes necessary to be one of
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What does being nice mean? It means being kind, generous, agreeable, pleasant, respectable, friendly, forgiving and tactful. Simply put, it’s treating others the way you want to be treated. But admit it – there are days and times when you can’t be nice, even if you want to. We all go through the ‘bad days’. But there’s vas
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Researchers from the Centre for Investigating Healthy Minds at the Waisman Centre of the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the US offers hope for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Their study demonstrates that a breathing-based meditation practice called Sudarshan Kriya Yoga can be an effective treatment for PTSD. Individuals with
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September 8-14 is National Suicide Prevention Week. And during this time, local organisations, mental health practitioners and related professionals make collective efforts to reduce the rate of suicide through awareness campaigns. Just recently, the World Health Organisation (WHO) released a report about the alarming rate of suicide. According to their find
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