A little competition is healthy for one to do better at work or at school. It is a driving force that pushes a person to prepare and persevere always. But sometimes, too much competition marks the start of animosity among individuals within the same organisation. Who are the Alphas? There are people who always want to be on top of the list as much as there
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On a report published by Children’s Society, a charity organization in UK, researchers revealed that half a million children are unhappy in today’s modern setup. The report entitled Good Childhood 2012 found that 9% of children in Britain ages 8 to 15 experience unhappiness during their childhood and that this lack of happiness triples
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We all know that physical exercises and all forms of workout can help us lose weight. But another interesting form of exercise is also said to contribute in fat burning. And this exercise is pretty simple. What’s more impressing is that you’re not going to sweat even a little. You just need to write and that’s it! Writing as a Form of Exer
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Despite the rise of modern technology in the healthcare industry, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) continues to play a big role in helping people with various health problems. Just recently, a new study suggests that TCM can help resolve fertility problems when used side by side with other treatments. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and its Effect on F
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What we feel affects our physical health too. When we are happy, we feel physically empowered and full of life. But when we are emotionally pained, so does our body. Below are the most common pain conditions and how they relate to our emotional health: Back Pain Many people suffer from back pain and receive no clear dia
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You probably knew that certain lifestyle behaviours can prevent you from developing high blood pressure. But is there any specific behaviour that has the most impact on reducing your risk? High blood pressure is a common condition affecting both the young and old. When a person has high blood pressure, the walls of their arteries are receiving too much pres
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Are you experiencing the January blues? Even there’s no snow and ice, this winter has been cold and windy. If you’re like most people, you must be sick and tired of it. You must be looking forward for the spring and summer to come. You just feel like skipping the clock. Most of us live for the future Every one of us has our own goals and dreams
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If stress makes you feel anxious, sad, and all – try meditating. A recent scientific study shows that mindfulness meditation makes you calmer and happier. It also gives you inner peace. The MRI scan proves that mindfulness can create changes on the structure of the brain. On a study conducted by the researchers from Massachusetts Genera
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The side effects of antidepressants are well-known. But the list seems to pile up overtime. According to new research by McMaster University, these drugs may also increase the risk of death. "We are very concerned by these results. They suggest that we shouldn’t be taking antidepressant drugs without understanding precisely how they interact with
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Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in women. In Europe, more than 131,000 women were estimated to have died from breast cancer in 2012, according to Cancer Research UK. The mortality rate in UK is 14th highest in Europe. But like most forms of cancer, breast cancer can be prevented. Whether you are genetically predisposed to the disease
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