A study by Oxford University found that intelligent people are more likely to trust others. One explanation is that more intelligent individuals are better at judging characters and so they tend to form relationships with other people who are less likely to betray them. Another is that smarter individuals are better at weighing up situations, recognising
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We all should look after our well-being the way we look after the well-being of our kids, friends, partner and loved ones. Self-care is important because it makes us more resilient and happy individuals who are more than capable of showing love and affection to others. Self-care also helps us fight stress and reduce its impact on our health and well-being.
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Have you always wanted to seek therapy but couldn’t because you think it’s not for you? Or because you think other people might say you are “crazy”? Or because you think no one (even therapists) can understand what you are going through? Or because you are not comfortable opening up with a stranger? A lot of people have so many reason
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We all ran out of energy from time to time. The stressful day in the office, the sleepless nights we spent working on a project, or that huge box of donuts – they can all cause our energy levels to fluctuate. But if you are constantly feeling drained, it’s time to consider which among your daily habits are bringing you down. Check out the follow
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Past studies have shown that as people age, their body’s ability to absorb protein decreases. So to compensate for this loss, new research suggests they should increase their protein intake as it may help them maintain a higher level of physical, psychological and social functioning. Proteins are indispensable for growth and maintenance of every kind
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Exposure to too many pizza and fried-food outlets can nearly double people’s risk of obesity, say UK researchers. According to them, measures to restrict access, such as not opening takeaway restaurants near schools, may help fight the obesity epidemic. Epidemiologists at Cambridge University analysed the food habits of 5,000 adults born in Cambridges
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A delay of just a mere fraction of a second may improve the brain’s decision-making accuracy, researchers found. The new findings may help scientists further understand neuropsychiatric conditions characterised by abnormalities in cognitive function and lead to new training strategies to improve decision-making in high-stake environments. "Decisi
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One in five people treated for breast cancer will go on to develop lymphoedema or swelling in their arm, hand, fingers or chest. It is a long-term condition that can lead to pain and loss of mobility. But its severity can be reduced, if patients will exercise regularly – experts say. New guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excel
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We all struggle with saying “sorry” sometimes. But it seems that forgiving is much harder than asking for forgiveness. This is very true especially if that person has caused you so much pain. Think about that person who betrayed you, the people you treated as real friends but turned their back on you, and all those who hurt you in significant way
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Highly organised individuals are among those who many of us envy the most. They are those who knew in one snap where to get what, always check with their to-do list, and always know just what to do next. But more than these, highly organised people possess some other skills and traits that make their life better and much happier. They stick to their goals
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