Managing Your Health Just Got Simpler!
Don't sit when you can stand – You’ve probably heard it before, and for good reason. Too much sedentary behavior is bad for your heart, your brain, and your waistline. Swapping some of the time you sit for standing can help you burn calories. While this doesn’t burn a lot, it can help you to ... Read more
Since its inception, e-cigarettes have been widely reported to help individuals quit smoking. However, new research has questioned the validity of this claim. Researchers analysed information from more than 1,000 people who took part in studies looking at whether e-cigarettes can improve quitting ... Read more
Anyone looking to quit smoking should first be mentally prepared to resist cravings and tolerate withdrawal headaches and lethargy. A recent study on quitting smoking suggests that those who had stronger links between the reward and controlling impulsive behavior sides of the brain were more likely ... Read more
Learning healthy eating habits at a young age can reap benefits for a lifetime. As a parent, you can encourage your kids to evaluate their food choice and physical activity habits. Here are some tips to get you started. Eat healthy breakfast – Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and ... Read more
Focus on Positive Thinking – Turn your negative thoughts into positive ones. Don’t send negative thoughts to yourself about your job. Ask for Help – Sometimes parents, friends, school volunteers and even your students can be a resource. You only need to ask and delegate. Accept that there are ... Read more
New research has suggested a new weapon to fight cancer. Immunotheraphy, a treatment where the body’s own immune system fights cancer has shown ‘promising results’ according to scientists. Cancer patients who were treated with the two-drug combination -- ipilimumab and nivolumab – saw the deadly ... Read more
What is physiotherapy? Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that aims to enhance or restore function of multiple body systems. The profession is committed to health, lifestyle and quality of life. It incorporates a broad range of physical and physiological therapeutic interventions and ... Read more
A little stress is life is good for us, but too much stress can overwhelm us. Here are some easy tips to help you better manage stress: Identify what's causing stress. If you feel stressed, write down the cause, your thoughts and your mood. Once you know what's bothering you, develop a plan for ... Read more
Feeling stressed can feel perfectly normal. Stress can help to motivate us to focus on our work, meet deadlines and push for better results. But sometimes, stress can make you feel overwhelmed. Stress affects everyone differently, however, there are two major types of stress: stress that’s ... Read more
Have you ever felt the sting of betrayal, the pain of a failed relationship or the desolation of losing a loved one? All these painful experiences can cause significant heartbreak. But the immense emotional stress these incidents cause can also physically damage our hearts. Real-life broken hearts ... Read more