Narcissism is a complex and often misunderstood term. It is used to describe self-focus and self-admiration that is taken to the extreme. People with narcissistic personality disorder tend to have intense, unstable emotions and a distorted self-image. Narcissists are everywhere. You probably have encountered one or two in your workplace, during your comm
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US researchers found that shivering and bouts of moderate exercise are equally capable of converting energy-storing ’white fat’ into the fat-burning ‘brown fat’. For most people, body fat has a bad reputation. But scientists consider it as one of the most ‘fascinating organs’ which has more functions than people thought
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Isn’t it amazing how basil can dramatically enhance the flavour of various dishes, from soups to pastas and even stir fries? But aside from its culinary uses, basil has some serious mind-and-body benefits too – from busting stress to promoting health and preventing some cancers. Here are some health benefits of basil: Heart Health and Cance
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Not only does early treatment improves the quality of life of depression sufferers, it could also cut their risk of heart attack and stroke by almost half, according to a new study. Groundbreaking research by the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis is the first to discover the potential cardiac benefit of depression care, says lead author Dr
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Intimacy is crucial to the success a romantic relationship. If you can’t remember the last time you felt like having sex with your spouse, you probably are suffering from low sex drive. Don’t feel alarmed. Millions of people out there have the same problem. A 2013 survey found that 40 per cent of couples think their sex life could be better. W
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You know that too little sleep is bad for you. But too much can be bad either. Two new studies published in the journal Sleep found a link between getting too much or too little sleep and depression in both adults and adolescents. Whilst there is no standard recommendation as to how many hours of sleep adults and adolescents get each night, the National S
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Do you find it hard to connect with others? Then you should consider owning a pet. According to a new study, young adults who have a strong connection with a pet also experience social and relationship benefits. The study, published in the journal Applied Developmental Science, involved more than 500 young adults who were surveyed about their attitudes to
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Whilst it is true that we cannot completely avoid stress, we can do something to lessen its effect on us. Regardless of your stressor, these easy, quick and simple steps can calm you down and make you feel good again! Do a ‘body check’ from time to time. Give yourself a minute or two to scan your body and check how you are feeling mentally, e
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Obesity, insulin resistance, and genetics are among the most common risk factors for type 2 diabetes. Now, new research found that impulse control disorders such as eating disorder and depression may also increase one’s risk of this debilitating disease. A team of researchers from the University of Groningen, Netherlands, headed by Dr Peter de Jonge
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Scientists from the Case Western Reserve University and University of Toronto found that the brains of children with autism generate more information when at rest – to about 42 per cent more, on average. This study was a follow-up on previous research suggesting that brain connections are different in autistic children. It determined that the differ
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