Finding a way to control your anxiety? Here’s one trick that might greatly help you: write down your thoughts. Keeping a ‘stress journal’ can be an effective tool as part of an overall treatment plan for those who struggle with anxiety, according to new research. The study, presented during the Anxiety and Depression Association of America
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Have you ever wanted to stock your pantry with only the good stuff - maybe only the organic ones - but can’t afford it? You are not alone. Many people actually want to eat healthy but don’t have enough budget. The good news is it is actually possible to eat healthy without breaking the bank. Here are some great healthy eating ideas while st
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Mums who were stressed while pregnant have babies who have shorter telomeres, according to new research. Telomeres are the caps on chromosomes that protect DNA from wear-and-tear. Shorter telomeres are linked to shorter lifespan and increased risk of diseases. The research, carried out by Germany’s University of Heidelberg, looked at 319 newborns and
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Brain shrinkage has long been associated with age. The older a person gets; the more likely cognitive decline happens. But it isn’t always the case, especially for the ‘super agers’ or those in their 80s and 90s whose sharp memories defy their years. In their study, researchers at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine
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Don’t get it wrong. Sugar or glucose is needed by your body. It’s the fuel that gives energy to your cells and tissues. But when something goes wrong, such as when your cells stop absorbing sugar, the resulting high blood sugar levels cause damage nerves, blood vessels, and organs. People who have diabetes have insulin resistance. And without pro
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Early detection remains to be a major challenge for experts and researchers studying dementia. But new research by Harvard University suggests the protein thought to cause Alzheimer’s, accumulates in the brain a decade or more before symptoms occur. The findings give hope to researchers struggling to move beyond a rash of high-profile Alzheimer’
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It’s not because they don’t need much of it. But older people do not get more sleep than younger people because their brain is less sensitive to it – a sign of brain deterioration. A new study review by American researchers suggests that older people seem to have adjusted to a life without proper rest. That means they have the same drive t
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Morning marks the start of a new day and could also mark a new start, especially if you are trying to establish healthy habits. Like most people, you probably also aim to have a leaner and fitter body or maintain it if you already have such. And when it comes to weight management, your morning habits have really such a great impact. Check out these morning h
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For most people, the bedroom is their sanctuary. It’s a sacred place. It’s where we allow ourselves to just be us. It’s also the place where our mind and body recuperates and get ready again for another day. There’s no wonder why many people invest heavily in sprucing up their bedroom, from buying highly expensive beds to linens, pi
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Yes – climate change can pose serious risks to our health and safety, and our environment. But did you know it can also seriously affect your mental health? In a recent report, the American Psychological Association described how climate change is poised to take a grievous toll on our mental health. The new study stressed that people living in a numbe
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