Sleep is essential to good health. Poor quality of sleep has been linked to a wide range of problems, including heart disease, obesity and diabetes. It is also a risk factor for mental health problems such as depression and anxiety disorder. Unfortunately, according to statistics, 25 per cent of the UK population suffer from some form of sleep problem which
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Working more than 48 hours a week doubles the load of stress, a fact that puts many people at risk of heart disease and mental illness. Europe has definitely some of the most amazing holiday laws. For instance, if you work at a McDonald’s restaurant in Europe, you are entitled to a fully paid do-over (something you wouldn’t get if you work at Mc
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When all other evidence-based therapies fail, such as face-to-face psychological treatments, writing therapy may offer an alternative treatment for post traumatic stress or PTS, especially when administered through the internet. This is the newest finding published in the Journal of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. Writing therapy is an evidence-based trea
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By recording the neural activities in the brain, researchers were able to peek into the visual experiences of three people as they sleep. In a research published in the journal Science, scientists at Computational Neuroscience Laboratories in Kyoto, Japan, used functional MRI to monitor the brain activities of the participants, as well as polysomnog
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Since the dawn of history, humans, as well as animals, have sought medical relief from plants. Although most prescription medications in the modern times have been created in laboratories, a vast number of them still contain ingredients derived from trees, herbs, and shrubs. But in order for these plants to be sold at a more expensive price, pharmaceutical c
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The 2nd of April was the sixth World Autism Awareness Day since it began in 2008 – the time when organisations all around the world celebrate the day with unique fundraising programmes and campaigns for the benefit of autism patients. But despite the increase in funding, researchers are faced with greater challenges than ever as severe shortage of brai
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Most people go through a break-up or several break-ups in their lifetime. The pain from losing someone through a break-up is very similar to losing someone to death. It could feel like you’ve lost a portion of yourself – a very important one. The days after the break-up could be the most terrible days of your life – long, agonising, melanch
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In a study published in the journal Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, researchers examined the triggers and causes of Meniere’s disease (MD) – a rare disease that can occur at any age but mostly affects people aged 40 to 60. Symptoms of this debilitating condition include vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, and pressure in the ear, as well as severe
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Between a bag of cookies and a big slice of whole wheat bread, what would you choose for breakfast? How about for lunch – which sounds more appetising, greasy burger or blunt pasta? And for dinner, what would you want to eat – pepperoni pizza or fruit salad? If you have troubles giving up processed foods over the healthier ones, it’s probab
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Most people view themselves as ‘superior individuals’, a cognitive bias that is deep-rooted in the brain. Also called superiority illusion, this type of cognitive bias is essential to mental health as it helps human beings to hope for the future and pursue happiness. In a new study, scientists investigated the neuronal mechanisms underlying super
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