After ten months of intermittent treatment for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), L/Sgt Dan Collins, a soldier who fought for Operation Panther’s Claw in Afghanistan, in 2009, was told that he has fully recovered and would be ready to go back to duty. But on New Year’s Eve in 2011, he put on his Army uniform, and drove to Preseli Mountains in
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There’s no doubt about it – we are a nation of ice cream lovers. According to a research by Mintel, a market-research provider, ice cream sales in the UK hit £1 billion mark in 2011 from £998 million in 2010. Well, who could resist the delicious, sweet taste of ice cream? Especially now that it comes with a wide range of flavours, fro
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As we begin a new season, some of us may also be starting a new chapter in our lives. This could be wishing to learn new skills, spending more time in the garden now the weather is brighter or maybe wishing to move forward in life. You could be thinking about where you are right now in your life, what you have achieved, what you still wish to achieve in the
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They say the basic needs of men are food, cloth and shelter. But these are not enough for us to survive. Something is missing. Being social beings, we are also in need of friendship. Long before the Stone Age, humans have already started seeking for companionship. Those who lived in solitary were the ones who died first whilst those who joined a group lived
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Most people have experienced burnout at least once in their lifetime. Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion that is caused by too much stress. People who experience burnout at work tend to struggle with a few more problems such as having doubts about their competence and value of work. How do you know you have job burnout? Exper
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We all know that all fruits and vegetables are good for our health. However, there are a few that really stand out from the rest when it comes to nutritional profile. We know that avocado, turmeric, broccoli and berry are some of the super foods. But wait – there’s another one – cherry! This small, sweet and tangy fruit has been known to co
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Eating disorder is becoming a major health concern worldwide. In Britain alone, there are over a million people who suffer from this debilitating condition. Eating disorder is an illness that leads people to overeat, starve themselves, or adopt unhealthy eating behaviours. These disorders – bulimia, anorexia nervosa, and binge eating could interfere wi
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Just as we work hard to protect our body from developing diseases, we should also give equal care and attention to our emotional health. Whilst negative experiences are part of life, we can help ourselves develop strong resilience against their undesirable impact. Here’s how. Find meaning and derive purpose from life’s adversities. “The c
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It has long been believed that women are generally more resilient to stress than men. But it was not until recently that scientists looked into the biological basis behind this popular view. Published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, a new study suggests it may have something to do with a female’s oestrogen levels. In a study on rats, University a
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Despite the good taste and their affordable prices, McDonalds will no longer operate in Bolivia with over 10 million potential customers. It was in 2002 when the restaurant first closed in the country, and now, 8 more branches have stopped serving their infamous burgers and fries. What’s the problem? Nothing, Bolivians simply don’t trust food pre
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