University can be a very exciting and rewarding time in someone’s life. However it can also be a period of overwhelming change and stress. For many young people it’s the first crack at independent living: managing money, cooking and creating a daily structure. Some students also experience a huge culture shock as they move from small villages to
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Mindful or mind full? The everyday stress, the challenges at work, and the problems we are going through can all cause burnout, which in turn affects our mental health. And as you would know, in times like this, it is very hard to concentrate and perform at your best. Instead of being mindful, you tend to be “mind full”. Whenever your head fe
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You woke up at 6 in the morning. It’s the start of the work week but you feel so tired. You slept at 2 am because you still had to finish your report. That four-hour sleep was not enough. It was never enough. Stress is part of life. Men, women, young, old, working professionals or students – we all deal with stress from time to time. But what
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When given by injections, vitamin C is absorbed into the body, and can kill cancer cells without harming the normal ones, US researchers say. The study, carried out by a team of scientists from the University of Kansas, suggests that vitamin C may boost the cancer-killing effect of chemotherapy drugs. According to them, it can be a safe, effective and low
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Women are more likely than men to suffer poor health after a stroke, new research found. The study, published in the journal Neurology, assessed the mental and physical health of 1,370 patients three months and a year after a stroke. Quality of life is calculated using a formula that assesses mobility, self-care, everyday activities, depression, anxiety a
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For many people, the best way to deal with those debilitating headaches and body pains is by taking opioids. No wonder why these drugs are among the most commonly prescribed in the UK, US and elsewhere. But numerous studies have shown that painkillers do have side effects and may not be a good remedy for some people suffering from a serious illness. Good
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You know that yoghurt is good for your tummy. But did you know it is also good for your blood sugar levels? Scientists from the University of Cambridge found that higher yoghurt consumption resulted to 28 per cent reduction in the risk of type 2 diabetes, compared to non-consumption. Furthermore, higher consumption of low-fat fermented dairy products, which
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Dog is indeed a man’s best friend. You probably have one you call your ‘baby’, your ‘furry friend’, or your ‘best buddy’. Owning a pet dog is such an amazing experience – not just because you’ll get to have a companion all the time, but also because it increases your happiness and boost your health and we
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One of the best ways to ward off flu is to bolster your immunity. Whilst taking medications can greatly help, paying attention to your diet is equally important. Just like most people, you probably have no appetite for food when you have flu. But it is important that you still eat a balanced diet. Here’s a list of the foods you want to eat to feel bett
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Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) may be as effective as drugs in helping people deal with schizophrenia, a new study found. The research, published in the journal Lancet, indicates that CBT could help the many who refuse antipsychotic medication. According to the researchers, four in 10 schizophrenic patients benefit from taking drugs. However, these d
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