We all have fears in life. And they are part of being human. Looking at the good side, fear is our best friend who is always there to save us from potential threats. For instance, our fear of snake protects us from actually being bitten by a venomous creature. But too much fear can be harmful as it prevents us from taking positive risks and opportunities, do [Read More…]

The ability to learn from mistakes is a skill that is hardwired in our brain – according to a new research. Researchers at Goldsmiths, University of London examined why some people find it hard to learn from their mistakes even after so many attempts while others can change without so much effort. They looked at the brain patterns of 36 healthy human [Read More…]

Many of us believe that if we work hard, we will become ‘successful’, and ultimately ‘happy’. But with the arrival of positive psychology, the scientific community has started gaining insights about the true relationship between happiness and success. Instead of success (along with fame and fortune) opening the door to happiness, it i [Read More…]

Although caffeine is considered to be benign, there’s a growing awareness that its consumption is associated with substantial harm, according to an editorial published in the Journal of Caffeine Research. Caffeine, as we know it, is the bitter substance found in coffee, chocolate, kola nuts, tea, fizzy drinks, and certain medications. Despite its not- [Read More…]

It is our moral obligation to love our parents because they are the ones who brought us into existence? Maybe so, but just like us, our parents aren’t perfect beings. They also have shortcomings that often impact their relationship with us, their children. Nevertheless, it is still our job to straighten things up and mend whatever problems there is bet [Read More…]

In groundbreaking research, scientists from Baylor College of Medicine in Texas, USA, discovered how certain blood cells influence the brain to overeat. In their report, published in the journal Natures Communications, it was found that bone marrow cells that produce a substance known to affect food intake travels to the brain, specifically to the hypothala [Read More…]

Hot flashes are the most common and most debilitating symptom of menopause in women. It is characterised by a warm feeling in the face, neck, and into the chest which could last for a few seconds to several minutes. In some women, hot flashes are usually accompanied by nausea, fatigue, palpitation and perspiration which make their condition even worse. After [Read More…]

Patients with Bell Palsy – a condition characterised by facial paralysis which is usually temporary, may benefit from undergoing intense acupuncture therapy, according to a new study. Acupuncture is one of the most popular Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that is scientifically proven to provide therapeutic benefits for many health problems, most es [Read More…]

Ask 10 working professionals if they are happy about their job and you’ll discover that majority of them don’t. With the current economic downturn, being ‘choosy’ about your job is not really a practical thing to do. But are you willing to risk your happiness in exchange of a higher salary? Following Your Bliss There are many people [Read More…]

Conducting an ultrasound test days after the baby is born can be used to predict the likelihood of the child developing autism, a new study suggests. Autism is among the most common of mental disorders that, until today, are the least understood. There have been many theories about the actual causes of autism but there has been no concrete scientific eviden [Read More…]