Socially Anxious People Less Likely to Engage in Prosocial Behaviour, Study Suggests

Sharon Moore October 18, 2013

People predisposed to higher social anxiety are less likely to engage in prosocial behaviour such as volunteering and helping others, a new study found. Prosocial behaviour is defined as the ‘voluntary’ behaviour intended to benefit another or the society as a whole, such as helping, sharing, donating, cooperating, and volunteering. Just recen

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New Study Explores Why Maximum Heart Rate Decreases with Age

Rebecca Lewis October 18, 2013

It is a known fact that a person’s maximum heart rate decreases with age. Such natural process does not only make ageing athletes less likely to retain their youthful performance but is also the leading cause of hospital admissions among otherwise-healthy elderly individuals. The question is – why does it happen? Researchers at the University of

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What if You Don’t Like Yourself?

Lisa Franchi October 17, 2013

There are many reasons why some people could hate themselves. Some hate themselves because of their physical appearance or a disability. Others were predisposed to dislike themselves because they grew up with abusive people whilst some have experienced traumatic events that severely affected their self-esteem. Unfortunately, there’s large evidence show

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Our Emotions affect Our Ability to Empathise, Study Suggests

Rebecca Lewis October 17, 2013

Our ability to empathise may depend largely on our own emotional state. What’s more, when we are obliged to make sudden decisions, we find it hard to show empathy, a new study suggests. Researchers at Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences conducted a series of experiments in an effort to explore further the science of empathy. Pa

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Mindfulness practice leads to drop in BP

Amy Taylor October 17, 2013

The study involved 56 men and women diagnosed with prehypertension – blood pressure that was higher than desirable, but not too high that medications would be prescribed. This condition has gained increasing attention from doctors because it is associated with a wide range of cardiovascular problems. One group of patients went through eight group ses

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10 Things Your Looks Reveal about Your Health

Sharon Moore October 17, 2013

Many people blame ageing and stress for their wrinkles, uneven skin tone, dark circles, cracked lips unsightly fingernails, and hair loss. But more often than not, all these symptoms indicate an underlying health problem that needs to be dealt with. Covering them up using makeup and other beauty products won’t really help. Here are 10 physical signs t

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Poetry Stimulates the Brain like Music Does, New Study Finds

Amy Taylor October 16, 2013

Music is known to have therapeutic benefits. It relaxes our mind, increases our concentration levels, and makes us feel refreshed. Now, if you don’t feel like listening to the same playlist in your music player, you may want to recite your favourite poem and experience the same benefits music has to offer. In a new study published in the Journal of Co

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Kissing Helps People Find Potential Mates & Make their Relationship Last

Rebecca Lewis October 16, 2013

Kiss matters a lot to people looking for the right partner as well as those who want to make their romantic relationships last, researchers from Oxford University suggest. “Kissing is seen in our closest primate relatives, chimps and bonobos, but it is much less intense and less commonly used… So here’s a human courtship behaviour which i

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10 Beliefs and Practices that Are Making You Unhappy

Sharon Moore October 16, 2013

Many of us buy into what they call “myths of happiness”. Two of the biggest happiness myths are – wealth, fame and achievements can make us forever happy, and adversities could hinder us from experiencing bliss. But a growing body of research suggests otherwise. Today, many scientists agree that running away from difficulties may actually p

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Mwah! Top 10 Reasons Why Kissing is Good For Your Health

Lisa Franchi October 16, 2013

Kiss. It’s the perfect ending to a date, the best alternative to “good night” and “good morning”, the sweetest approach to show affection, and the sexiest way to set our partner in the mood. But aside from being a source of pleasure, kissing provides so many benefits not just to our well-being but also to our physical health! H

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