We all know that proper diet, exercise and rest are important to stay healthy. But even if you do all these, you could still be endangering your health if you lack social connection, experts say. A simple, yet meaningful way to make your life happier and more colourful is to create true, lasting friendships. Do you remember the fun-filled weekends you spe
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Do you have couch-potato syndrome? In general, overstaying on the sofa might not be good for you. But with the following health tips will help you convert ‘couch-potato time’ into a healthy and mind-empowering moment! Meditate on the couch Meditation is perhaps the most powerful mental exercise in the world. You don’t need a huge space
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Depression is a very common, debilitating disease that affects millions of people around the world. Research shows that depression is more common among rich countries than in poor ones – France and US taking the lead. Fortunately, there are plenty of treatments available, and one of the most effective is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Phone th
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Strenuous exercise may help repair the damaged cells caused by heart attack, and promote the growth of new muscles, a new research reveals. Plenty of diseases destroy the cells in an organ. In the case of heart attack, clots prevent blood from getting through the arteries and nourishing the heart muscles (also known as myocardium). As a result, cells die.
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For centuries, writers have talked about how important it is to interact with nature. However, it was not until today that its scientific value has been established. In a new study, scientists found that interacting with nature has real measurable benefits – particularly in nurturing creativity. The study was spearheaded by David Strayer from the Un
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Too much stress can overwhelm a person and trigger the development of mild to serious mental disorders. But why is it that some people seem to be stress-resilient while others are not? Is it possible to make a person, who is naturally vulnerable to stress, become resilient to it? In a new study, scientists found that a specific pattern of neuronal firin
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As parents, we all want our children to grow loving, caring and most of all – honest. We tell them stories about the consequences of lying and how trust matters a lot. This Christmas season, we also teach them the spirit of compassion with the help of no other than Santa Claus. But since Santa is merely a concept, does it mean we are encouraging the us
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Your head is aching – as if it’s splitting into two. Ibuprofen isn’t helping. You’re scared to take stronger medicines and you nauseate in the smell of topical rubs. What can you do? Fortunately, you have plenty of alternatives. If you want a medication that is effective and doesn’t have side effects, then you must be l
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Perhaps you have watched movies involving clinically insane people talking to themselves. That’s not so true in real life. In fact, talking to yourself is a sign of sanity and scientists can attest to it! We, humans, are by nature, social beings. As they say, no man is an island. We can’t let a day pass without finding someone to talk to. Ofte
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According to psychologists, self-esteem is a fundamental human need. We need it in the same we need to experience fear and anger. People with higher self-esteem are those who are likely to succeed in their chosen fields or careers as they have greater sense of confidence, self-worth and self-belief. However, many people fail to distinguish self-esteem from v
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