It’s almost end of year. And it is always the perfect moment to look back on what a great year has been and ponder upon the lessons and experiences we all had - good or bad. But more than the negative things, we should appreciate more all the wonderful happenings in our life this year. Not only does it puts you on the right perspective, being grateful
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Experiencing a mental health crisis is one of the most challenging moment in a person’s life. Mental illness makes us think differently, act and talk differently, and perceive things in negative ways. And even though you have already recovered, a mental health crisis can also take a huge toll on your self-esteem. It may cause you to feel less confident
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Antidepressants can have several health effects especially when used during pregnancy. According to the latest study from the University of Montreal, mums who used antidepressants while they are pregnant are at increased risk of having children who will develop autism. While the causes of autism remain unclear, studies show that genetics and environme
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There are many things in life that make us feel frustrated and anxious. Having anxiety is incredibly frustrating. And once it gets out of control, it becomes overwhelming. But don’t lose hope. Below are some great strategies to comfort yourself whenever you are feeling anxious. Take a timeout. It is very important, when you are feeling an
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Want to know your real biological age? There’s no need for comprehensive medical tests. A simple blood test will do, according to new research. Scientists from Uppsala University found that a simple blood test can reveal how your lifestyle affects the body’s age. Their study involved an analysis of a number of proteins in blood samples fro
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Numerous studies have linked poor health to lack of sleep. But it seems that even going overboard can be harmful for our body, too. The new results, coming from Australia’s largest health study, suggests that sleeping more than 9 hours a day makes a person more prone to premature death. Combined with prolonged sitting, too much sleep poses great healt
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Feeling pressured? We all do once in a while. Whether it’s a school exam, a job interview, a business deal, or a more personal one like wedding preparation - in some cases we find ourselves pressured and really stressed out. And really, it isn’t easy to deal with. And many times, feeling pressured leads to poor performance and outcome. So
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While specific parts of the human brain shows sex differences, an individual brain only rarely has all "male" traits or all "female" traits, researchers say. They report it’s more likely to be a mixed bag: some things are more common in women, some more common in men, and some are common in both. In the current study, resea
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They say “loving yourself is the greatest love of all”. But does this resonate with you? Are you treating yourself well or are you being too tough on yourself? We all encounter situations wherein we are forced to push ourselves to our limits. It could be due to commitments, responsibilities, personal and career goals, etc. We try so hard to meet
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Want to enhance your brain’s ability to self-repair, as well as your memory and learning ability? Make exercise part of your regular routine. According to a new study, physical activity improves neurons’ ability to change with experience, which results to significant brain health benefits. The new findings, according to the researchers, co
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