If you’re like most people, you probably wish you have more time to do all the things you need to do. But the fact remains that the clock ticks for only twenty-four hours a day. Still, that doesn’t mean you can’t do something to address your productivity issues. If others can, why can’t you? Below are the 10 rules highly productive pe
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How is intelligence measured? In a groundbreaking study led by the Adrian Owen of the Brain and Mind Institute at Western University, researchers have found that a simple IQ score is misleading when assessing a person’s intellectual capacity. The paper, published in the journal Neuron, involved over 100,000 people from around the globe. Partic
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Mum knows best – researchers at the National Institutes of Health in the US have found solid evidences for what most mums have long suspected – they are hardwired to respond to a hungry infant’s cries. Findings were published in the journal NeuroReport. For the study, 18 male and female volunteers were asked to let their minds wander. So
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Many people often buy into the myths of happiness – the beliefs that achievements in life, such as getting promoted in a job, receiving high income, and having a beautiful house, will make them forever happy while certain adversities like having little money or getting a divorce won’t make them happy ever again. Below are some of the greatest myt
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Is nursing a baby to sleep a good idea? Many experts discourage nursing or breastfeeding a baby until he or she falls asleep. It is even considered a sleep disorder. Some insist that when a baby is allowed to fall asleep while being nursed, he or she will never learn to fall asleep independently. Is it true or is it just another parenting myth? Turns out,
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There’s no denying that regular exercise helps improve health. It is considered an antidote for many illnesses, such as chronic stress, depression, obesity, heart disease and diabetes. But the benefits of exercising extend way beyond these. In a new study, researchers found that physical activity may also reduce violent behaviours in teenagers. Teen
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Many people who have gone through traumatic experiences, such as road accidents and sexual assaults, often experience persistent pain that may last temporarily or for a long period of time. In a new study, researchers at the School of Medicine, University of North Carolina were able to identify the genetic risk factor for chronic pain associated with stressf
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Summer’s incomplete without refreshing your day with some tropical fruits. And what could be more revitalising than a glass of mangosteen juice? After all, this popular beverage is good for your health too. Mangosteen is a tropical fruit native to Asian countries. Just like other plant-based produce, mangosteen is a source of traditional medicine, a
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Not so long ago, researchers at Michigan State University found that married people are generally happier than those who are not married. But ask the married couples you know what it’s like to be tied in the knot and they’re most likely to tell you “Well dear, it’s not easy”. A Perfect Marriage – What’s wrong with
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Whilst the magic cure against the tormenting effects of ageing has not been discovered, scientists have identified the area in the brain that controls most aspects of ageing. This groundbreaking research has just opened the doors to potential treatments that may have the power to delay, if not, reverse the effects of ageing. Ageing has been linked to many
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