In this very stressful world, aches and pains are normal. And many times, sufferers are told that they simply have to ‘live with their pain’. But surely, you don’t want to experience it over and over again and allow it to control your life. Many chronic pain problems don’t have known causes but that doesn’t mean you cannot beat
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The exact cause of autism is not yet known, but scientists point out several factors, including genetics. Most studies that show genetic links with ASD however, only showed novo mutations – those that arise spontaneously in the child’s genetic makeup and not passed by the parent to the child. To further investigate how autism may run in families
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Where did you put those car keys? Who moved the remote? Why is it that when you put your wallet or purse down in the same place for weeks and weeks but when you are in dire need of it and having to rush out the door then poof! It vanishes. Disappears. If this feels at all familiar then you are not alone. In fact, many of us suffer from lapses of memory and h
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Just as women produce oestrogen, men naturally generate testosterone. This hormone is responsible for different bodily functions, such as the maintenance of reproductive tissues, production of sperm, development of muscle mass and strength and the maintenance of bone health. Just recently, a growing body of research suggests that this powerful hormone may al
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Every one of us has experienced boredom – even in places and situations where we least expected it. And it times of dullness, we try to look around, day dream or do anything that will distract our minds and amuse ourselves. But what is boredom? What is the underlying mechanism behind this unwanted emotion? Is there any way to beat boredom? Boredom is
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In a report published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, scientists studied the two major brain areas involved in processing visual information – particularly those involved in our perception of shape and orientation. A team of researchers from Department of Psychology at York and the Bradford School of Optometry & Vision Science found that the t
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Fatigue remains to be a condition which has unknown cause. It has many symptoms, including headache, nausea, muscle pain, headache, back pain, and emotional strain or tension. If you often experience weakness and extreme exhaustion, it’s probably due to the following: Dehydration Can’t concentrate, feeling sluggish and low in energy? You
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Being married does have plenty of consequences and that include long-term commitment to your spouse and to your children. Nevertheless, getting married and creating a family of your own is a rewarding accomplishment that money can’t repay. And other than promoting happiness and wellbeing, did you know it can promote your physical health too? Yes &ndash
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One, two, three – the stagehand rang the curtain up and the spotlight followed you as you walk from the back to the centre of the stage. As you approach the microphone, all the audience stood up and made loud applauses. You haven’t started with your speech yet but you can feel the overwhelming recognition. But as you’re about to open
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Teenagers who have experienced positive interpersonal relationships are more likely to experience quality married life when they become adults, psychologists found. It is a known fact that our childhood experiences do have a huge impact on what we become as adults. Previous research suggests that children who were raised well tend to grow as happy and
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