Mind and Body

Do Positive Affirmations Work? Who Should Use Them and Who Should Avoid Them: Research-Based Insights

Yes, positive affirmations can work, but their effectiveness depends on various factors such as context, individual personality, and how they’re used. Research has shown mixed results, with some studies suggesting that positive affirmations can improve mood, self-esteem, and performance, while others indicate they may be ineffective or even counterproductive for certain individuals. Here are some […]

Is It Possible for People to Change? How Changing Your Habits Can Transform Your Life

Yes, it is possible for people to change. Change can occur in various aspects of life, including behavior, mindset, habits, and even personality traits. However, change often requires a combination of self-awareness, willingness, effort, and sometimes external support. Here are some key factors that contribute to the possibility of change: While change is possible, it’s […]

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Breath Control for Wellness: A Quick Guide to Mindful Breathing

We breathe unconsciously, ignoring and overlooking this powerful relaxation and stress-relief mechanism. These imperceptible 12 to 18 breaths per minute offer us the possibility of immediate and long-term physical and mental benefits. Practising controlled breathing, also known as deep breathing or diaphragmatic breathing, can be incredibly effective for relaxation due to its stimulation of the […]

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Dehydration and Morning Leg Pain

Dehydration is one of the sneaky culprits behind morning leg pain, and it’s a lot more common than you might think. You go to bed, you’re feeling fine, but then you wake up with crampy, sore legs. What gives? Well, our muscles rely heavily on water to function properly, and when your body is dehydrated, […]

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Exercise Snack Breaks – Your Bite-Size Way to Better Health

Exercise snacking isn’t new, this type of body and brain break is famous among many writers. Dan Brown, author of The Da Vinci Code, spends a minute every hour when writing doing push-ups and sit-ups. Scott Lear, Simon Fraser University The new Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour published by the World Health Organization […]

Experts: You Don’t Have to Drink Eight Glasses of Water

We asked five experts: Do you have to drink eight glasses of water per day? Alexandra Hansen, The Conversation Everyone knows humans need water and we can’t survive without it. We’ve all heard we should be aiming for eight glasses, or two litres of water per day. This target seems pretty steep when you think […]