For the second time, scientific evidence points to the role of obesity in early puberty. According to the new study, obesity is the largest predictor of earlier puberty in girls. The downside is that scientists have observed that girls with earlier maturation are at risk for a multitude of challenges, including low self-esteem, higher rates of depression, no
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Depression is taking a huge toll on public health more than we realise. According to a new study published in the journal PLOS Medicine, it is the most common cause of disability worldwide, next to pain, and therefore must be treated as a global health priority. The sad thing is that globally, only a small portion of patients receive access to health, the
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For the past years, scientists continue to link chronic stress with inflammation – the culprit behind many illnesses, including cancer. However, how exactly stress affects health is still a subject of investigation. Now, a new study found that chronic stress changes gene activity of the immune cells even before they reach the bloodstream, leading to an
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Antibiotics are one of the most commonly prescribed medications today. Maybe you have gotten one or several prescriptions for antibiotics this year. This type of drug is mainly used to treat serious infections by destroying bad bacteria in the affected area. However, according to the European Commission, up to 10 million people in Britain are being prescribe
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Many studies have shown that walking does have plenty of benefits. Although it is an ability that we often take for granted, many experts consider it as an effective form of exercise that can help us lose weight, uplift our mood, and change our perspective especially during stressful situations. That’s why you would often hear an old advice – if
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Sometimes, the best exercises are those that we do not do. It’s probably because we don’t know that such exercises exist or they are so challenging that we’d rather do something different and easier. Here is a list of some of the most effective exercises and how they, when done right, can benefit your health: Walking Who among us choose t
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Acupuncture is simply the insertion of sterilised, hair-thin, dry needles in specially designated points on the body to stimulate its own healing abilities. The Chinese used acupuncture for 5000 years, and it has been the subject of continuous study and clinical research since that time. Traditional acupuncture, therefore, is a complex system of examination,
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The basis of this steams from how I view people. I believe that you are all unique, there is nobody on this planet who is exactly the same as you, the way you look, think, behave, has the exact same emotions and or views. It’s because of this belief I work integratively – if you’re a unique individual and no one else is out there who is lik
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Who do you know gets on your nerves? Who at work intimidates you? Who just doesn’t seem to give you the respect you feel they should? Who gives your creeps? Got someone in mind? Good. Now wouldn’t it be great if they changed the way they behave towards you? Well one of the tools that I teach my clients is how to have great
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Researchers from the University of Toronto Scarborough have found that people who are aware of their thoughts and emotions are less likely to be affected by positive feedback from others. Mindfulness is well-touted for its amazing health benefits which range from promoting relaxation to improving mood and well-being and boosting the immune system. Accordi
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