When depression takes over your partner, you are also likely to go through a challenging, sometimes traumatic emotional experience. You may feel helpless, clueless on what to do, and incapable of helping. In most times, you don’t want to give up, but at some points, you do. Yes, depression is such a debilitating condition that can take a toll on your r
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The word ‘sauna’ is an ancient word which refers to the Finnish bath and to the bathhouse itself. In Finland, sauna bathing is considered a part of a healthy lifestyle. Even until today, nearly all Finnish households have an average of one sauna bath where family members can cleanse their body, mind and spirit. Even though sauna baths are not co
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Don’t want to visit your GP every now and then? Then eat blueberries every day. New research suggests that eating 2 cups of wild blueberries a day may reduce chronic inflammation, pull down bad cholesterol levels, and boost fat metabolism. Published in the British Journal of Nutrition, the study found that a diet enriched with the fruit can help norm
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All of us, regardless of age, gender, and occupation, are in need of creativity to find better solutions for problems and come up with good decisions in life. Creativity also inspires us to look at things differently and develop great ideas that can lead us to success. Don’t be sad if you think you’re lacking in creativity. It is possible to tra
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When it comes to sex, what do women really want? Simple as it may sound, this question has never been that easy to answer. Even Sigmund Freud, the Father of Psychoanalysis, could attest to the complexity of the question. Men’s Desire vs. Women’s Desire The success of Viagra sheds light to the simplicity of the male mechanism. Whilst the drug d
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As humans, we all have the ability to “empathise”. It turns out though, the degree of empathy we feel depends largely on whether a person is a stranger or someone we know, a new study revealed. Empathy or the capacity to recognise emotions that are being experienced by another person is very important because it facilitates our connections and i
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It’s true. Certain foods have the ability to improve our mood and energy levels. In a new study, researchers at University of Otago, Christchurch (UOC) found that eating two kiwifruits a day could significantly reduce symptoms of fatigue and depression. The study involved 54 normally-healthy young male students who generally eat little fresh fruits an
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Despite the availability of effective intervention programmes, only 131,000 out of 6.1 million people with anxiety or depression in England received treatments in the last quarter of 2011, according to a report published by the London School of Economics. Why do many depressed people suffer in silence? Everyone feels sad occasionally. Sadness is a normal
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Coenzyme Q-10 is an essential compound that is naturally produced by the body. Numerous studies have shown that the enzyme can effectively restore cellular energy in the heart which results to better cardiovascular health. Now, a growing body of research suggests that coenzyme Q-10 may also boost neurological health. Research In a study conducted by scient
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Evidence is growing – cancer could be best treated with some natural substances. According to a new study, two phytonutrients found in natural produce like celery and artichokes may one day play a powerful role against cancer. Researchers at Illinois University identified the compounds as apigenin and luteolin – types of flavonoids that are also
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