How to Keep Sane & Healthy When Raising a Child with Autism

Rebecca Lewis July 08, 2014

Parenting is a difficult job. It doesn’t have a “time-in” or “time-out”, not even a day off. And for those who have a child with autism, things get more difficult. When you’re parenting a child with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), you face these harsh truths: therapies, frequent doctor visits, financial concerns, worries,

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Finding Peace & Keeping Up In this Fast-Paced World

Rebecca Lewis July 07, 2014

There’s no wonder – people are busier these days than they were decades ago. Whether you’re working full-time or part-time, or you stay at home with your kids, life can feel so busy these days, leaving you stressed and unable to keep up. Alongside your daily obligations, you also feel the need to take care of other people, such as your frie

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The Answer to Diabetes Could Be In Our Gut, Scientists Say

Amy Taylor July 07, 2014

For decades, scientists have been trying to find a cure for diabetes, but it remained to be a difficult battle. Now, researchers from Columbia University suggest that the answer could be actually in our gut. The researchers were able convert human gastrointestinal cells into insulin-producing cell s by switching off a single gene. Their findings demonstrate

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Want to Detox? These Foods Can Help

Sharon Moore July 07, 2014

With all sorts of pollution you are exposed to everyday, plus the unhealthy food you eat from time to time, the need for detox is indispensable. You need sufficient dose of antioxidants to strengthen your immune system and protect your body from potential illnesses. High levels of toxins can make you vulnerable to a host of illnesses and health problems, inc

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7 Damaging Behaviours that Hinder You from Succeeding (& Being Happy)

Amy Taylor July 04, 2014

We all have undesirable behaviours. No one is exempted. Imperfections make us what we are – humans. But we are powerful beings that have the ability to change. We are all capable of recognising our own toxic behaviours that hinder us from achieving success and happiness in life. What we do on a daily basis affect our long-term goals and the chances

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7 Reasons Why Drinking Coffee before Workout is a Great Idea

Lisa Franchi July 04, 2014

Are you one of the millions of people who have the habit of drinking coffee in the morning? A cup of hot coffee can really warm our day and energise our body. But this bitter-tasting drink does have many other health benefits too, particularly in weight loss. If you exercise regularly, a cup of coffee before your workout is really a great idea. Here are t

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99 Percent of Drug Trials on Alzheimer’s Unsuccessful

Rebecca Lewis July 04, 2014

The rate of Alzheimer’s disease is increasing worldwide. Unfortunately, until now, there is no potent drug that has been developed to cure this debilitating condition. In fact, 99% of drug trials for Alzheimer’s disease during the past decade have failed, according to a new study. A team of researchers from Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Centre for

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Top Health Foods for Your Joints

Lisa Franchi July 03, 2014

If you’ve been reading our blogs for quite some time now, you must have learned about certain foods that are good for specific parts of your body, such as your brain, blood sugar, heart, digestive health, etc. It’s time to talk about those that promote health joints.  Almonds Inflammation of the tissues surrounding your joints can cause ch

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7 Reasons Why You Should Try Hypnosis Today

Amy Taylor July 03, 2014

When you hear the word “hypnosis”, you might think of some mysterious guy who waves a pocket watch back and forth, guiding his subject into a semi-sleep, zombie state – ready to do exactly what he says. That’s how they describe it in movies. Whilst hypnosis might sound like some fictitious activity, overwhelming research points out th

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Poor Sleep Linked to Speedy Mental Decline in Older Adults

Sharon Moore July 03, 2014

Sleeping problems are common among older adults, with many of them getting just about 6 or 7 hours of slumber. Now, new research from the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore found evidence that lack of sleep triggers mental decline at a faster rate. For the study, researchers examined the data of 66 older Chinese adults, from the Singapore-Longitu

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