The snow may be so nice to look at. But with the temperature reaching 1°C today (feels like - 8°C), many of us can’t help but frown. Not only does the snowy season gives us chill, but it also exposes us to different health problems, including flu, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), viral infections, and so on. But looking at a &ls
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People with bipolar disorder are recommended to take drugs to manage their condition. However, many patients continue to experience the debilitating symptoms right after the effect of the medication has subsided. While there’s limited evidence suggesting the role of nutrition in mental problems such as depression and bipolar disorder, a diet rich in vi
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Take a deep breath and relax – this is a simple, yet powerful piece of advice that has been given by yogis for centuries! Meditation is indeed one of the healthiest mind and body exercises that you should incorporate in your daily life. Both anecdotal and scientific evidences can attest to its amazing health effects. If you’re lacking reasons to
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Decades of research suggests that social ties and relationships are important in maintaining good health and wellbeing. On the other hand, social neglect could be very risky to our health. Other than making us prone to depression, social isolation could also trigger us to engage in unhealthy habits, such as drug addiction – a new study suggests. In a
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We all get angry at one point or another. It is a normal reaction of our mind to things that aggravate our emotions. But uncontrolled anger does have consequences too. Other than affecting your relationship with other people, it can also increase your risk of high blood pressure, heart attack and other serious illnesses. Anger doesn’t have to be probl
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On the special issue of The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, researchers studied the long-term health effects, as well as the treatment and rehabilitation needs of combat veterans and service personnel who suffered from traumatic brain injury (TBI). According to the report, it is estimated that 19% of military personnel will sustain TBI during combat
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Antibiotics are perhaps one of the most used drugs in the world. We take it for many health problems, from bacterial infections to viral diseases. These drugs have been greatly revolutionised in the modern arena and have saved thousands of lives. Nevertheless, we know too well that antibiotics do have negative effects too. Mass produced by pharmaceutical com
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In a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, French researchers have determined the part of the brain that ‘signals’ a person to rest. For the past years, scientists who studied how people make decisions regarding work have suggested different theories on what causes us to engage in work activities. Howeve
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Many of us fear almost anything from those little spiders and roaches to speaking in front of a crowd, failing in studies, and facing rejections. But rather than hide in one corner and let your fears control your life, you can utilise Mother Nature and live a life where fears can be used to your advantage. Here’s how: First of all, you have to reme
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In a collaborative study by the Lund University in Sweden and Stanford University in the US, researchers found that people with schizophrenia have an average life expectancy that is 12 to 15 years shorter than those who do not have the disease. Schizophrenia is a chronic, long-term brain disorder characterised by a wide range of psychological symptoms such
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