We all hear wise people say - follow your dreams. You probably dreamed about being a doctor, lawyer or accountant when you were a kid. Or maybe, you had more sophisticated dream like becoming a pop start, a multi-awarded actor or a business tycoon. We all have dreams. These dreams are those that are aligned with our passion and interest. And no matter how bi
Read More
We know that fats accumulated in one part of the body - say for instance in the midsection - affects organs near it. But did you know that it can also affect organs that are distant from where the fats accumulated? That’s the latest findings by a group of US and UK researchers and presented yesterday at the annual conference of the European Society of
Read More
Undergoing therapy is, for many people, one big challenge. Not everyone has the courage to attend counselling and confide to a person they never met before. It is hard to talk about things that are way too personal, including those negative past experiences. But therapy can pave way to healing. Your first session may feel really weird and you may need
Read More
Vast research has proven the amazing health benefits of fasting. It has been established that fasting can promote not only weight loss but longevity and lower risk of diseases. But the benefits don’t seem to end there. New research revealed that fasting also helps reduce the number of bad bacteria in our gut. The study, carried out by the resear
Read More
Does cheeseburger sound more appetising for you than a plate of Greek salad when you are having a bad day? What about when you are feeling inspired? Do you prefer yoghurt over ice cream? Our emotions have a great impact on our food choices. That is why it is important to be aware of what we are feeling at the moment and how our body responds to these emotion
Read More
Overwhelming scientific findings suggest that regular physical activity bears the closest resemblance to a "magic bullet" to combat the worldwide epidemic of obesity and cardiovascular disease, according to a new study. The paper, published in the journal Cardiology, puts more emphasis on exercise than diet, as the key to resolving the risin
Read More
We all have been through busy days. There are times when work keep piling up and no matter how hard we try, we can’t just find time to de-stress and find our balance once again. But don’t worry. There are several things you can do to still practice self-care during a busy period. Here they are: Simplify everything. Why bother washin
Read More
We all have that one happy gal in our social circle who seem to never have any problem at all. The person who always greets people with a smile and cheers up everyone’s mood with their positivity and kind words. We all envy them most of the time, especially when we are feeling lonely, tired, stressed out, and sad. Well, the truth is that no pers
Read More
Playing brain games are usually recommended if you’re into enhancing your memory. But did you know that there is other ways that are actually better? According to new research, these techniques are stretching and meditation. While both memory exercises and yoga and meditation improved verbal memory, meditation and stretching improved visual-spat
Read More
They say there is no single route to happiness. It’s the journey that matters anyway. Staying happy is more challenging than being happy. While it is true that we are bound to experience happiness and sadness from time to time, people who are truly happy experience a bigger dose of positive emotions than others. If you want to experience more ha
Read More