An analysis by John Hopkins University School of Medicine suggests that 30 minutes of meditation daily may improve symptoms of pain, anxiety and depression. The report looked at 47 clinical trials performed through June 2013 among 3,515 participants that involved meditation and various mental and physical health issues, including depression, anxiety, stress
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You have probably heard about amino acids many times already. They are a subject of many health blogs, wellness shows and health magazines. But what exactly are they and where do they come from? And most of all – what do they really do for your body? Amino acids play a crucial role as the building blocks of protein, which is a keystone of nutrition. E
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Who do smokers usually have troubles with sleep? According to a new study, smoking leads to changes that can ultimately affect the lung’s circadian rhythm, leading to sleep problems. Furthermore, tobacco use also increases lung inflammation that leads to emphysema. Previous studies suggest that smokers are more likely to experience sleep problems, suc
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If you have made mistakes in the past that had caused you to feel unworthy of enjoying life to the fullest, then you may need to forgive yourself. All of us make mistakes, so there is no need to beat yourself up over them. It’s part of being human. Also, if you have been carrying around a huge baggage of emotional hurt because of a childhood trau
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Want to be happy? Here’s a simple tip for you – stop trying to be perfect. The truth is that nobody is perfect and no one can be perfect. If you choose to live your life in perfection, you are bound to meet disappointment and frustration along the way. Perfection is more of an inhibitor than a motivator. People who make perfection the centre of
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The shift from healthy produce to processed foods may explain why more and more people are developing asthma. In a new study, researchers found that a high-fibre diet could reduce inflammation in the lungs, thus, easing asthmatic symptoms. There’s a growing body of research highlighting the importance gut microbes to human health. The new research sug
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A lot of parents think that kids with low self-esteem needed more praise to feel better. But according to a new study, over-praising these children could be doing them more harm than good. Researchers at Ohio State University found that whilst children with high self-esteem seem to thrive with inflated praise, those with low self-esteem actually shrink from
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You can never go wrong with almonds. These super nuts are nutritious as they are delicious. From helping you trim down your weight to reducing your risk of heart disease and other illnesses, almonds are a “must-add” to your diet! In what ways, in particular, do almonds become a superfood? Let’s find out. First off, it’s good for you
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As we tirelessly search for happiness, we should also strive to find meaning in our life. Whilst happiness and meaningfulness are the same, they have key differences, according to Stanford researchers. The quest for meaning, they note, is a key part of what makes us human. Researchers from Stanford Graduate School of Business, headed by Jennifer Aaker, exam
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Vitamin D is gradually being recognised as a super vitamin. Now, a team of researchers at the University of Southampton has found that higher levels of vitamin D during pregnancy may contribute to better muscle development in children. For the study, the researchers investigated the impact of the vitamin in pregnancy. Blood samples of the participants were
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