- Born to Speak? Understanding Public Speaking Anxiety and Overcoming It -

Sharon Moore republished January 04, 2018

 Calm like an experienced public speaker, charming as a real princess, and cool like it wasn’t her first – Kate Middleton has made her very first official speech as a member of the Royal Family. As she stood before the crowd of children, staff and volunteers at the East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices, the Duchess of Cambridge remai

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- 5 Habits Successful Dieters Have in Common -

Rebecca Lewis republished January 03, 2018

We all know what the secret to weight loss is. We have been told about the ‘101 ways to lose extra pounds’ or the ‘top diet solutions’ but why do many dieters still fail in their quest for weight loss? While commitment is important in any diet program, it is not enough to help achieve your weight loss goals. The desire is there. Now w

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- New Study: Radiation Treatments Transform Breast Cancer Cells into More Aggressive and Resistant Cancer Stem Cells -

Monica Wilson republished January 03, 2018

More than half of cancer patients are treated with radiation therapy. This treatment works by emitting high energy x-rays which destroy cancer cells and tumours in the affected organ. For many years, doctors have been recommending cancer patients to undergo radiation therapy as the last recourse to survive. But according to a new study, this treatment trigge

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- Wandering Mind is a Sign of Good Working Memory, New Study Suggests -

Helen Holmes republished December 30, 2017

 Do you always find yourself unconsciously diverting thoughts while in the middle of usual routines like taking a bath, eating breakfast, and commuting to work? Contrary to the popular belief, wandering mind is an indication that you have a good working memory, a new study suggests. Wandering Mind – Good or Bad? Do you know that an average perso

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- It is Not What You Eat, It is Why -

Vanessa Hammond republished December 22, 2017

Facing up to the reasons behind your unhappy relationship with food might be the clue to help you make the changes once and for all.  It can be hard to express our feelings in words and for some people it translates into over eating or ‘comfort’ eating. Why is it that you find yourself overeating on those occasions that you find most stres

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- Power Nap Improves Mental and Physical Health, Experts Say -

Amy Taylor republished December 22, 2017

 Amidst a very tight schedule, many of us find it impractical to take a nap in the middle of the day. That’s totally true if you work full time from 9am to 5pm. But according to research, sleeping for at least one hour during midday reduces stress level and lowers blood pressure. The World’s Illustrious Cat-Nappers Many of the world’

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- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as a Treatment for Dementia -

Chris Lee republished December 22, 2017

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) aims to reduce the presentation of disruptive behaviours, emotions, and thought processes, through the use of psychotherapeutic tasks in the present. It is believed that these behaviours, emotions and thought processes can be controlled or even removed through altering the underlying causes. Recently, CBT therapies have be

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- Don’t Fall into a Decision Quicksand! How to Decide Fast without Regretting about the Result -

Lisa Franchi republished December 13, 2017

Should I have coffee or tea? Will I watch movie or just stay at home and read a book? Which brand is better, this one or that? Every day of our lives is decision-making day. And whatever the consequence of that decision is, we have to bear. The same is true when making tougher decisions I life like changing a career path, ending a relationship, or getting ma

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- Feeling Low? Why Don’t You Dress Up? New Study Suggests that We Can Dress for Happiness -

Sharon Moore republished December 12, 2017

Have you ever experienced waking up in the morning, wanting to dress up so totally different from what you usually wear? Do you sometimes think of ‘redesigning’ your image and you don’t know why? Well, you’re not alone. A lot of people feel the same way too. After all, it’s normal. According to research, the way you dress is aff

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- Pepsi and Coke Need to Change Recipes to Avoid Cancer Warning Label -

Rebecca Lewis republished December 11, 2017

Two of the biggest soft drink producers in the world, Pepsi and Coca-Cola will have to change their recipes in America or else, they would have to put a warning sign on their product labels about its risk on cancer. But in UK, the same recipe will be retained as European regulators don’t think there’s a risk associated with them. Coke May Contai

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