Sleep is something we all do every single day of our lives. It’s one of the ways we keep on going, repair our bodies and maintain our health. Sleep is so vital that sleep deprivation has been used as torture and a method of interrogation. Why sleep is important, how it affects your health and how you can improve your sleep are all topics addressed in this article. So if you’re interested, please read on.
Diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions in many countries around the world. Most people diagnosed with diabetes have a lower quality of life and experience troubling symptoms. As a result, many entrepreneurs have decided to address these issues and improve the lives of people, either by trying to reinvent care for diabetes or to prevent this disease from occuring in the first place. This article lists some of these promising startups. Read on to find out more about them.
You may have heard about postpartum depression from the media, or you may have seen some information about it in various childbirth leaflets. While you may think you should not worry about this condition, postpartum depression affects many women and it can have consequences not only for the mother but also the infant, as well as the entire family. Thankfully, there are resources available for new mothers. This article delves into some of those resources. It also describes some of the most common risk factors for women when it comes to developing depression after giving birth. Read on to find out more.
Mental health problems are on the rise. Even so, many people fall between the cracks and never get to see a specialist who can help them address their problems. Fortunately, there are many startups trying to solve the existing gaps, even when it comes to emotional wellness. This post includes a list of startups that are trying to change mental health for the better.
What is appropriate screen time for infants, toddler and older children? Are the recommendations something to follow to a tee or merely guidelines offering some rough estimates? While there may be many reasons why you’re for or against screen time in children, you might want to know what science has to say about it. This article presents the studies on screen time in children and its impact on health.
In 2020 more than ever we have been faced with grief and bereavement. People have lost their loved ones or have seen them suffer, they have lost their jobs, their livelihoods, their homes and more. Grief is a natural consequence of this. Still, what does science say about this process? How can your health be impacted by bereavement? This article will tell you what grief and bereavement are, how they can impact your health, but also what may help you find the light at the end of the tunnel.
Be optimistic, think positive and everything will be sorted out – this is what you’ll hear from many people. On the other hand, others will chime in that there’s an optimism bias that makes your brain see the positive side, not the actual facts. With so many opinions and options, how do you know what is better for you or your health? This article looks at the research behind optimism and optimism bias to tell you how they both impact your health and quality of life. Read on!
Every year, we plan our New Year’s resolutions in the hopes of a better future. We want to lose weight, have more harmonious relationships, become healthier or happier. While we sit and ponder our goals for the new year, maybe there is a way to wish that is also effective. This article presents some of the ways that you can write and think of these goals in a way that you can actually attain them.
What if we didn’t practise gratitude only on certain occasions such as Thanksgiving Day or during some once-a-year exercise? What if being grateful were a constant part of life? Gratitude is in fact not just a noble feeling but something that can have positive consequences on your health. This article fleshes out the research behind gratitude and its connection to health so keep reading to find out more.
Non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia or NCAH for short is a genetic condition that may impact your fertility. The good news? It’s perfectly treatable and once you can pinpoint it, your odds of getting pregnant are similar to anyone else’s. Read on to find out more about this condition, as well as how it’s diagnosed and treated.
