Even if you always do your best to eat a well-rounded diet filled with lots of fruits and vegetables, you likely still have some gaps in your nutrition. Certain vitamins and minerals, like vitamin D and vitamin B2, can be very difficult to get from food alone. This is where taking supplements can come in […]
Ear health is as essential as taking care of your skin, nasal passages, and nails. You may not know it, but aside from letting you hear, the ear is responsible for signaling our brain on balance. Practically speaking, they allow us to walk straight and tell us that our head is tilted to the right […]
We could all do with a better night’s sleep, especially if we have to bring our A-game in the morning for work or to get the kids ready for school. Though, in the age of constant connectivity, getting away from work, over-zealous texters and switching off for a good night’s sleep can be almost impossible […]
It feels as if there is hammering and pounding in the head. Sound or talking is unbearable, as is light or glare. The pain arises from hot, choleric fumes, together with windiness. And so one feels piercing, burning and ringing. – Bartholomaeus Anglicus, 1483 Even today many would describe a migraine as “just a headache”, […]
Fear of ageing hits us all at least several times throughout life. It is one of the most common fears there is. Different people fear ageing for different reasons. Some are afraid they won’t be able to recognize themselves in the mirror. Others are terrified of the proximity of death. Some dread the loss of […]
Many scholars, college students, and average people want to have better brain function. They may try stimulants or herbal remedies thought to improve blood flow to the brain. But, these substances have limited potential to improve cognitive performance. Some particular areas of performance people want to improve upon include clearer thinking and reasoning, better short […]
Today’s largely-digital business world isn’t doing too much to help the wellbeing of its employees. When you consider that just about each and every one of us spends upwards of six hours a day glued to a desk, just a few feet from a display, the wellness outlook is pretty bleak. We sit and snack […]
Testosterone is primarily a male sex hormone, although women have some of it too. It’s a steroid hormone made by testicles in men and ovaries in women. Both genders need healthy levels for many reasons, including sexual wellness, general health, disease risks, and body composition, especially in terms of muscle mass. Chronic illnesses and ageing […]
Coined as one of the world’s greatest superfoods, matcha green tea is taking the world by storm. Made by taking young tea leaves and grinding them into a bright green powder, the powder is then whisked into hot water. With antioxidants 137 times higher than a standard cup of green tea, the health benefits are […]
Millions of people deal with stress and anxiety on a daily basis. It can have a life-changing impact leading to troubling thoughts and a significant drop in quality of life. This is where numerous treatments are put to use in a bid to help stop those thoughts and make sure things turn for the better. […]
