A lot of people succeed in their career and business, but not in marriage. Marriage is sometimes full of complexities. What may work for other couples may not work for the others. Thanks to positive psychology – neuroscientists from different parts of the world have started to identify and understand the patterns of behaviour that are commonly observed
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New research shows that even modest yoga practice over a period of several months can significantly benefit female cancer survivors. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, found that practising yoga for as little as three months reduced fatigue by 57 per cent and inflammation by up to 20 per cent in women who survived breast cancer. For
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Cinnamon is a kitchen must-have for many. It is one of those spices touted for their fantastic taste and captivating aroma. Who doesn’t want a sprinkle of cinnamon in their latte or some freshly baked apple pie? But the taste is not the only reason why many people love cinnamon. This popular spice has scientifically been proven to provide amazing healt
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A problem shared is really a problem halved. According to new research, talking to a colleague who shares your emotional state can help lessen the stress you feel. The study, published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science involved 52 female undergraduate students who were asked to participate in a public speaking activity. The stude
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Sooner or later, people might be able to identify which diet would work best for them just by using a simple blood test, new research found. Scientists from the University of Southern California identified a group of genes that allow humans to adapt to different diets. And without these genes, even minor tweaks to diet can cause premature ageing and worse
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TGIF! Have you got plans already? Some of you are probably planning to go out with friends for a sumptuous feast at the restaurant, a night-out or a great outdoor adventure, whilst the others simply want to stay at home, and make up for the lost sleep during the weekdays. A lot of people think of weekends as an opportunity to forget about diet and exercise a
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Nobody wants to experience pain but it’s the body’s way of telling something is wrong. A lot of people choose to ignore pain or simply cover it up by taking prescription pills. Whilst most types of pain are easily treated, some pains are of serious causes and really need your attention. Chest pain and discomfort Most heart conditions are char
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How is Hypnotherapy different to other therapies? Hypnotherapy is a brief strategic therapy – one that is aimed specifically at finding a resolution to your problem, fear or phobia as quickly, safely and efficiently as possible. It is not a long drawn out method of solving a problem. Within hypnotherapy we utilise hypnosis, a state o
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Exposure to once a commonly used pesticide may increase one’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The study, published in the journal JAMA Neurology, showed that patients with Alzheimer’s had four times as much DDT lingering in the body as healthy people. DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) was a massively successful pesticide, ini
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Nobody wants to be lonely, so goes a popular song. Humans are social beings. We yearn for companionship like we yearn for food. If we need food to process energy, we need friendships and social support to stay motivated and overcome life’s challenges. Not only is loneliness detrimental to our well-being. It also has a negative impact on our physical
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