Most people struggle with digestive health issues nowadays, and there are many factors to it. Below are some of the possible reasons why your digestive system is not working. You’re suffering from enzyme deficiency. Enzymes play a vital role in your digestive health. Most essential enzymes your gut needs can be obtained from food. Otherwise,
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A new study found that children with attention deficit disorder (ADHD) may benefit from getting a type of training during school hours that monitors their brain waves to help improve attention. The research involved 104 elementary school children, from 19 public elementary schools in the greater Boston area, who were diagnosed with ADHD. Participants were
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A growing body of research suggests that in order to succeed in life, we need not just be intellectually smart, but emotionally intelligent as well. According to Psychology Today, emotional intelligence is the ability to identify and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others. It is generally said to include three skills: the ability to identify you
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Always in a rush? If you’re like most people, 24 hours are not enough to get all your daily activities done. You are probably surprised to know that it’s Friday already. What?! Yesterday was just Monday and now, it’s the end of the work week? Even though you are excited, you are also anxious and burned out because this coming weekend, you w
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A new comprehensive review found that psychological interventions often provide more relief to chronic pain sufferers than prescription drugs or surgery, without the risk of side effects. Chronic pain is defined as pain that has lasted longer than three to six months, though some theorists and researchers have placed the transition from acute to chronic p
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Living with someone who has depression can be at times, depressing as well. You might feel so confused and totally unaware of what to do. Maybe you are hesitant to help because you are afraid that you might just hurt them further. Or maybe you have tried giving that person lots of advice but you feel frustrated because he or she won’t just listen. D
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Whilst there is abundance of research on the health risks of certain chemicals, particularly sweeteners, additives and flavour enhancers used in processed foods, little is known about the possible health effects of food packaging chemicals. According to scientists, “far too little” is known about them, and some chemicals may even cause cancer.
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A study which involved 91,427 pregnant women in Denmark found that more than a quarter of first-time miscarriages could be prevented by making a combination of lifestyle changes. Among the risk factors for miscarriage that were identified in the study were lifting 20kg (44lbs) each day during pregnancy, and being obese or underweight. Those who drank alc
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Want to make healthy eating part of your daily lifestyle at home? Then, start with your kitchen. When your kids and the whole family have access to health foods, they are more likely to adopt a well-balanced diet. While variety is important, especially when it comes to fruits and vegetables, there are some pantry staples your home should never run out of.
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The prime purpose of sports massage therapy is to help alleviate the stress and tension which builds up in the body’s soft tissues during physical activity. Where minor injuries and lesions occur, due to overexertion and/or overuse, massage can break them down quickly and effectively. Above all, it can help prevent those niggling injuries that so oft
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