Been lying on your bed for hours but couldn’t fall asleep? Instead of struggling to drift off, get up and restrict the time you spend in your bed! That’s according to the new Good Night Guide from the Sleep Council. Lack of sleep can totally drain your energy. It can make you feel stressed and excessively worn out the next day even if you don&
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Who says the rude and the bullies are only at school? Well, that was a long time ago. Now, bullying, gossiping and backstabbing are all in the workplace too! In fact, the majority of workers say they are mistreated at least once a week! If you’re one of these people, it’s time to take some action. Staying silent on the matter will not only affec
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Predicting the number of people that are at risk of developing psychosis is critical in developing strategies to prevent it. Currently, health officials make use of a programme called ‘early intervention in psychosis services’ (EIS) which is designed to help young individuals in England deal with the early stages of this mental illness. The probl
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Being rational beings, it is our nature to make interpretations out of many things surrounding us, from the events that are happening, to the situations we’re into, and the emotions we feel. Sometimes, such interpretations are correct. Many times though, they’re wrong. The way we interpret things around us may help us see the truth behind every
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In a comprehensive review conducted by the scientists from Brown University, it was found that people who practise mindfulness meditation are able to effectively manage chronic pain and depression symptoms. That is, they become more in control of their bodies. The reason for this lies on the ability of this ancient mental exercise to improve a person&rsqu
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Tomorrow, 14th of February, restaurants, parks and shopping centres will be full of ‘lovely’ surprises. Fragrant flowers will embellish kitchen tables, bedside tables and maybe even your office desk. Hotels will run out of available rooms, many will be wearing their hot red dresses, theatres will have their movie tickets sold quickly, the streets
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Specially trained dogs are now helping children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) overcome the challenges that their condition brings, and gain success and independence. In a comprehensive review published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine that involved several published studies, researchers evaluated the potential benefits of therap
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Depression is one of the most overrated terms in psychology. When someone is feeling low, people’s common reaction would be ‘Oh, she is depressed!’ But actually, everyone experiences ups and downs in life and it’s normal! For some though, negative emotions persist for quite a long time, affecting their life and relationships with othe
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They say music heals. But to reap its full benefits, you should probably start early, because in a recent study published in the Journal of Neuroscience, it was found that early music training produces significant effects on the brain. The study, which was carried out by psychology students at the Concordia University, in collaboration with Robert J. Zatorr
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You know that exercising, eating right, and resting are the key to good health. But are they enough to bring you optimal wellness? What do the healthiest people have to say on this? Take a break and indulge! There’s no harm on sticking to healthy routines such as exercising. But too much exercise can make you stressed and more prone to fatigue. So
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