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HOW TO HAVE A HEALTHY WINTER AWAY FROM COUGH AND COLD?
With upcoming winter season cough and cold are common not to mention covid 19 cases that increase in winters. These chilling days comes with a lot of sneezing, coughing and fever. In this post, I am gonna share some tips that can help in cough and cold. 1. Ginger Ginger is a common cough treatment…
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THE SCARY SCIENCE BEHIND TOURETTE SYNDROME (Also called: Tourette’s)
Tourette syndrome or Tourette’s syndrome (abbreviated as TS or Tourette’s) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that begins in childhood or adolescence. Tourette (too-RET) syndrome is a disorder that involves repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics) that can’t be easily controlled. For instance, you might repeatedly blink your eyes, shrug your shoulders or blurt out unusual sounds or offensive words. Tics typically show up…
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Dependence on Technology and Mental Health
You probably have your own view on dependence on technology and mental health, but let’s have a look. To answer this question we first need to understand what anxiety actually is. The American Psychological Association (APA) defines anxiety as “an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure.” Whilst most people will…
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Correlations Between Health and Wealth
The quote we all know ” Health is Wealth” but you know there is a correlation between health and wealth. In this post we are gonna look into the relation between health and wealth. Studies have shown a positive correlation between good health and higher income. That is people who earn more money tend to…
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Everything You Need to Know About ADHD
What is ADHD? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition that can cause unusual levels of hyperactivity and impulsive behaviors. People with ADHD may also have trouble focusing their attention on a single task or sitting still for long periods of time. Many people experience inattention and changes in energy levels. For…
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KNOW AND COPE WITH YOUR ASTHMA
Overview Asthma is a long-term condition affecting children and adults. The air passages in the lungs become narrow due to inflammation and tightening of the muscles around the small airways. This causes asthma symptoms such as cough, wheeze, shortness of breath and chest tightness. These symptoms are intermittent and are often worse at night or…
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BENEFITS OF PLANTS ON YOUR HEALTH
1. Plants Reduce Stress Scientists agree that houseplants can improve your outlook. Research suggests that plants have a positive effect on stress reduction, pain tolerance, and physical discomfort — but environmental psychologists aren’t exactly sure why this happens. It could be that plants simply make a room more colorful and attractive. Or, an indoor brush…
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Acrophobia: Fear of Heights
Acrophobia is a persistent and intense fear of heights. People with acrophobia will experience panic and sudden anxiety in a variety of situations involving heights. These situations could include standing on a bridge, looking over a cliff, being on the top floor of a skyscraper, riding in an airplane, and more. It’s important to understand,…
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders, and severe mental illness. Numerous research studies suggest that CBT leads to significant improvement in…
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EFFECTS OF YOGA ON PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
In the last years, a new view on mental healthcare has been formed on mental healthcare, called positive psychology. This new view states, that mental health is not solely comprised of a reduction of negativesymptoms, such as stress or depression, but positive experiences as well, such as emotional well-being, happiness and self-realization. Yoga, among other…