We all know that gratitude is a good thing. It doesn’t just make us feel incredibly great but it also enhances our physical health. Numerous studies can attest to this. But admit it – being grateful is sometimes a difficult task, especially when we are going through something – loneliness, depression, adversity, etc. What we often fail to r
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Who doesn’t love desserts? Most of us love these sweet treats. They are just so full of lovely flavours that melt and burst in our mouth. But for health-conscious individuals as well as those who have health issues, desserts are often ‘off limits’. Here are some bitter facts that you should know about your favourite desserts: Today&rsquo
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Ladies, there’s another reason why you should give up your love for sugary drinks. A new study found that postmenopausal women who consumed sugar-sweetened beverages are more likely to develop the most common type of endometrial cancer than women who did not. Researchers followed 23,039 postmenopausal women who reported dietary intake, demographic in
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In this fast-phased world, it has become everybody’s mantra to work 24/7, 365 days a year. For many people, relaxation is often the last, if it’s ever present, in their ‘to-do’ list. But it is something that every one of us needs. Even God the Creator took some rest on a Sunday when he built the world. So why can’t you? How do
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Some people are endowed with a very special gift – the ability to solve problems quickly and intelligently. When difficulties arrive, they don’t panic or feel anxious about it. Rather, they face it with open arms – looking at them as challenges they can surpass, no matter what. You, too, can become a good problem-solver. By examin
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If you’re afraid of needles, you may find that dreading the injection feels more unbearable than the pain brought by the injection itself. Now, new research said this is actually true. Scientists from the Institute for Global Health Innovation, Imperial College London, and the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging at University College London have f
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New research has found that children with poor social functioning are at greater risk of developing schizophrenia later in life. Schizophrenia is a rare but serious psychiatric disorder which usually begins in late adolescence and is characterised by a variety of symptoms, such as hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, cognitive impairment, social withdrawal,
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What and where we are now is often a reflection of the decisions we make. Now, working on our emotional intelligence could be the key towards smarter decisions in life, a new study suggests. Emotional intelligence is defined in psychology as the ability to manage our own emotions and the emotions of others. Most experts agree that it plays a big role in a p
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There’s no doubt about it – communication is critical to any kind of relationship, whether it’s between couples, families, co-workers, etc. Issues with communication are often the reasons for disagreements and serious conflicts. Whilst some faulty communication habits are intentional, most are done unconsciously and are obtained from poor h
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Do you feel that something is missing whenever you forget to bring your phone to the office, or when a day has passed that you weren’t able to browse Facebook or Twitter? No matter if you’re 8 or 75 years old, it’s most likely that you are spending at least an hour on the internet. Well, you are not alone. Thousands, if not millions of peop
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