It’s a fact that food could bring us comfort. There’s no wonder why many of us resort to emotional eating in times of distress. But food is not intended to satisfy our emotional needs, but our physical health. Emotional eating, or the practice of consuming large quantities of food, is not a good approach to deal with stress and negative experienc
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Scientific evidence on the value of sleep to human health is piling up. Now, research from Brown University revealed that sleep also amps brainwaves that aid in visual learning. 15 volunteers in the study were assigned to perform a visual task which involved identifying carets and diagonal lines among a set of horizontal lines, before and after sleep. At th
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Higher urinary concentration of tungsten, a type of metal used in many electronic devices such as computers, laptops, mobile phones and light bulbs, is linked to an increased risk of stroke, even after taking into account other factors such as age, socioeconomic status, cigarette use, body mass index, occupation and alcohol consumption – new research r
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“Nobody wants to be lonely”, so goes a popular song. That’s why it is normal for us to find a distraction or a quick relief from loneliness – whether it’s watching TV, shopping, pigging on ice cream, or drinking alcohol. Whilst they can be effective in alleviating the discomfort that loneliness brings, these strategies only prov
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Many people who want to get therapy are often discouraged because of so many pervasive myths. The following are ten very common therapy myths and the truth behind them. Seeking therapy means you are crazy. Seeking help is not a sign of weakness. Just because you are seeking professional help doesn’t mean you are out of your mind. Many people see a the
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How many times, on a normal day, do you smile? If you are like most people, you only smile when you are feeling happy. Well that’s good and there’s nothing wrong with that. Smiling is an automatic response for positive emotions, and forcing yourself to smile when you don’t feel okay doesn’t seem right. But did you know that you can ac
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It is a known fact that migraine is a debilitating condition that often affects the sufferer’s quality of life. Now, a new study suggests it could also make people vulnerable to depression and suicidal thoughts. Published in the journal Depression Research and Treatment, the new study revealed that younger people with migraine are 30 times more likely
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A team of researchers from the University of Granada in Spain have found evidence dispelling the popular belief that ‘chocolate is fattening’. In their study, higher chocolate consumption was associated with lower fat levels in the abdomen and other parts of the body, whether or not an individual undergoes regular physical activity. For the stud
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American researchers have recently identified a chain reaction that triggers the regeneration of some damaged nerve cell branches, a groundbreaking discovery that can help improve treatments for nerve injuries. Scientists knew all along that several genes contribute to the re-growth of damaged axons – nerve cell branches that send signals or electrica
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You just ate your breakfast but you’re craving for something more. Our daily habits play a big role in our satiety levels. Here are 12 reasons why in some days, you tend to experience hunger pangs more frequently. You didn’t have a good night sleep. Lack of sleep has been widely linked to higher levels of ghrelin – the hormone that stimul
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