If only they knew how to say it, they wouldn’t cry at all. Infants express discomfort by means of crying. It’s their way of saying “Mum, I need you! Please be here with me.” Although a cry may sound irritating to the ears of a tired mum who has just arrived from an exhausting day at the office, she would do anything to find a wa
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It is a well-known fact that happiness contributes to quality sleep. But to reap its benefits, happiness should be maintained – according to a paper published in the journal Annals of Behavioural Medicine. Sleep plays a major role in health and wellness. Nonetheless, many people know little about the importance of this process. During sleep,
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Peripheral neuropathy, a group of disorders that occur when the nerves have been severely damaged, is one of the long-term aftermaths of diabetes. People with this condition often experience pain, tingling sensations and numbness in their upper and/or lower extremities. Until today, there is no cure for diabetic neuropathy. Nevertheless, scientists have deve
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Recently I was in a local cafe meeting a friend for coffee. Whilst I was waiting for my cappuccino a lady behind me ordered and started to look longingly at the cabinet of hot pastries. “I’ll take one of these croissants too”, she said to the barista. “Which one would you like? The ham and cheese or cheese and tomato”. The lady
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Why does onion make you cry? Why do you sweat excessively even though it’s freezing cold outside? Why do you cry in the verge of laughter? There are certain things that happen in our body that we don’t understand. But no matter how odd they appear to be, they happen so naturally. Here are some of the oddest body quirks and the reasons behin
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In an article published in The Conversation, Charles Livingstone, a senior lecturer in the Global Health and Society at Monash University, discussed the increasing problems about gambling addiction and why ‘responsible gambling’, which is encouraged among the ‘end users’ rather than the providers, is unlikely to solve the problem.
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In a paper published in the journal Frontiers of Psychology, researchers at Northwestern University explored the challenges that exploring creativity may have on some people. Their findings show that whilst intense focus may help people achieve success; it may also undermine their flexible thinking skills. Creativity is a critical aspect of learning. It a
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One per cent of the UK population stammer, which accumulates to roughly half a million people. There is, by common agreement, no cure for stammering. There have been many different theories and approaches to the problem of stammering - and for many people who stammer, it is a big problem, affecting relationships and work, how they feel about themselves and h
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Hypnotherapy, in my views, is a natural way to aid weight-loss, primarily because it helps to empower, reinforce and build up will power that is lacking. Building up will power helps to create a better new image, a more positive image and outlook, with reinforcing suggestions such as: - We don’t need to eat as much, - Be happier, more in control. -
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The health effects of nature are undeniable. That’s probably why it is more expensive to rent a hotel room overlooking landscapes or gardens than the standard rooms with no panoramic view of nature. Vast research shows that interacting with nature does not only improve physical health but also promotes well-being and reduces the risk of developing ment
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