Jin Shin Jyutsu – a traditional form of touch therapy that follows the same principle with acupuncture, was found to be effective in reducing chronic pain and nausea among cancer patients. The study, led by Jennifer Bradley, Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Centre, involved 159 cancer patients. Each one
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Many people who want to get away, at least temporary, from their stressful lives find it a great idea to go out of town and enjoy some new scenery. Although it sometimes helps, taking a holiday isn’t always the best way to fight stress, especially if you’re suffering from chronic stress, said John Coates, author of ‘The Hour betw
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Anxiety disorder is a term that covers a wide range of mental illnesses characterised by extreme fear and anxiety. Getting severely distressed and anxious when speaking in public or abnormal panicking when confronted with stressful situations is usually observed on people with anxiety issues. There are many forms of treatment available for these indivi
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Did you know that just by making small changes in your daily habits, you can strengthen your immunity against disease-causing germs? Having smart choices from your breakfast to your workout routine and leisure, you can improve your health in many different ways. Green Tea to Warm-up Your Day What’s your usually breakfast? Are you used to drinking cof
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Do you love placing a photo of your children or partner on your desk? Does it make you feel better? When your mind comes across a painful memory, it can be helpful to think about your loved ones because according to a new study, doing this eases the pain and reduces negative thinking. Stress comes in two ways. One is generated by externa
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Until now, there’s still much debate on whether coffee consumption is good for the heart or not. Some studies show that coffee provides a number of benefits to one’s health while other research found no link at all. Instead of knowing whether it’s a definite ‘no’ or ‘yes’, a new study published in the Journa
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Many people spend their whole life looking for things that will make them happier only to find that they’re sadder than before. Several studies have been carried out to determine what makes people really happy and researchers sum it up into 6. Here they are: 1. Own a Pet Pets may not be as intelligent
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Sleep deprivation is one of the most common conditions often ignored by many people, especially in the working population. When there’s a deadline to meet, it’s easy to drink several cups of coffee to boost your stamina over the night and wake up early for the next day’s report. During weekends, it can be tempting to stay out late wit
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Are you trying to familiarise yourself on learning a new melody? Why not try playing it over again as you sleep? Based on a new study, you may strengthen your memories during sleep. A group of researchers from the Northwestern University conducted a study whereby they measured how well the participants remembered a tune when it is played while asleep. The r
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There’s no denying that Smartphone has become one of the most popular technologies in the world today. Nearly one in three adults in UK owns a Smartphone, said a report on BBC. The Google Android and the IPhone from Apple are considered the most famous. Smartphones come in so many types, designs, and models. These devices make it possible for people to
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