Recent statistics from the EU’s statistical arm have revealed that in Britain, more children are being raised in single-parent families than in many other major European countries, with figures showing as many as one out of five children living with either just mum or dad. Studies have found that children are doubly at risk of developing a mental disor
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Indeed, people have become a lot busier these days than they were decades ago. Today, most employees prefer to take their lunches to the office than to go out – most probably to save time. But health experts don’t think this is a good idea. On a latest American study, researchers revealed that people who are used to ‘desktop dining’ c
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A healthy diet coupled with exercise can be a great tool to fight Type 2 diabetes, said Greg Wells, a professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education and an associate scientist in Physiology and Exercise Medicine at the Hospital for Sick Children. Diabetes occurs when the level of sugar in the blood goes up and exceeds the normal. This condit
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Acupuncture, one of the popular traditional Chinese therapies has been scientifically proven to improve health and wellbeing in so many ways. Just recently, another scientific research revealed that acupuncture can be used to improve the condition of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Said therapy is claimed to help manage the dis
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Garlic is perhaps the most used spice in the world. But aside from its culinary purpose, several studies have shown that garlic is also a potential source of numerous health benefits. Just recently, a new research found that garlic contains a type of compound which is 100 times more potent than antibiotics in treating food-borne illnesses caused mainly by Ca
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When it comes to mental health and wellbeing, Australian researchers found that people who have been meditating for years were 10% better off than those who don’t. Meditation and Mental Health For many years, various studies were conducted to assess the value of meditation to one’s health and majority of them confirm that this mental practice i
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There are people who are believed to be gifted with the ability to ‘see’ someone else’s aura. We call them energy healers or quacks. While it remained questionable for many years, scientists for the first time were able to found an explanation for the esoteric phenomenon of the aura. The Concept of Synaesthesia A neuropsychological phenom
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There are events and situations in life that make us extremely overwhelmed. It could be some unexpected news, a family emergency, or a highly stressful incident. In times like this, we can easily lose our control and become severely anxious. The good news is – there are many ways to calm down quickly no matter how stressed or overwhelmed you are. Belo
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Over the past seven years my community based work in Dublin as a psychotherapist and also in advocacy roles has put me face to face with the harsh effects of economic recession. I have worked with many individuals & families still experiencing hardship directly linked to the fallout from the most recent Irish recession, issues such as sudden
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While most vegetables and fruits contain different kinds of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, there are certain foods that are loaded with high amount of antioxidants which can boost your health and make you look and feel younger. Adding these ‘anti-aging’ foods in your regular diet can be a great way to improve not just your health but your app
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