What you do or don’t put into your mouth has a definite effect on your cognitive function and abilities. Work meetings, deadlines and productivity, in general, are dependent on your brain working as it should. That’s why you should know how to fuel it properly. And, yes, coffee is on the list, but if [...]
We consume too much fast food and sugar, are under too much stress, don’t get enough sleep or exercise and are disconnected from others. This can adversely affect our health and wellbeing. The good news is that we can take charge and change our harmful habits. Here are some things we can do to [...]
How to refuel when you feel emotionally drained? Feel like you’ve used up all your energy trying to cope with stressful demands, conflict, or a lack of support? Your patience is wearing thin and you’re frustrated, even with family or friends. Be aware! Your emotional energy reserves are low and you need to refuel [...]
Most of us know that breastfeeding is good for both mother and child, so this short article is really just a recap of some of the key benefits. The key learning is that breast milk is “designed” for new-born infants and so it is really the ideal nourishment. Benefits for baby: Better immunity and [...]
No matter how old you are, it’s important to make your mental and physical health top priorities. These women’s health tips will help to guide you through some key points you should be considering at each stage of your life. In Your 20s Look after your skin. Avoid direct sun exposure during the most [...]
Narcissism is a term many of us have come across. It has become widely used in recent years, perhaps overly-so. This article will try to demystify this complex and interesting topic. Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD; narcissism) is the full term and it describes a mental health disorder that is one of several types of [...]
Wellbeing is a multi-dimensional consideration. Physical wellness is important and so is mental wellness (as are financial, spiritual, intellectual and environmental wellness). Let us take a quick look at some of the most common mental health conditions seen today: Anxiety – excessive nervousness and concern about the future. Anxiety disorders include generalised anxiety as [...]
We live in a visual world. So much of our lives depends on sight. Our eyes are incredible sensory organs that we should value highly and take good care of. This short article will consider a few important aspects of eyes, eyesight, vision, and how best to preserve this most-valuable of senses. A quick [...]
We all that it’s important to take care of our teeth, don’t we? But maybe we don’t know just why it is important so let’s take a look… Firstly, let’s recap what we mean by “good dental care”. The basics are: Brush your teeth gently with a soft clean toothbrush and a fluoride toothpaste, [...]
Just as we come out of the life-changing world-changing COVID-19 pandemic, along comes Monkey pox! There has been concern and even panic in some instances. There has been misinformation (When is there not?!), accusations and counter-accusations. We have seen prejudices around sexual orientation [sigh] again. So let’s just take a look at a few [...]
