Stress — that umbrella term for negative emotions like worry, anxiety, and frustration — is contagious. Much like a common cold, you can “catch” it from other people. And just like a virus, it can leave you feeling (emotionally) wiped out. How stress spreads As part of his research into stress and behavior, Tony Buchanan, PhD, director of the Neuroscience Program at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri, has
There is no two opinion in this matter that our foods are directly related to our health. There are many things that can be beneficial to eat together and our body get better health just beause of them. In the below infographic we will talk about superfoods which are extra beneficial for our health. There are so many superfoods avalabble in market that are very good for skin. Superfood gives
An anti-cancer diet is an important strategy you can use to reduce your risk of cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends, for example, that you eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily and eat the right amount of food to stay at a healthy weight. In addition, researchers are finding that certain foods that prevent cancer may be an important part of an anti-cancer diet. Although selecting
We all have a friend whose Instagram feed is filled with pictures of themselves. Selfies are so ingrained in our lives now that we don’t really see them as any sort of issue. But according to two psychologists, snapping selfies all the time could have a negative impact on our mental health. In 2014, a spoof news article coined the term “selfitis,” saying that the American Psychiatric Association was going
Eating fresh foods is often deemed to be a healthier choice. The Malaysian Dietary Guidelines also recommend including more fresh foods in our daily diet, such as fresh vegetables, fruits, fish, meat and seafood, for our nutritional needs. In choosing fresh foods, we need to be mindful of several factors such as the fact that they spoil easily and are prone to contamination. Do not assume that all fresh foods
What are Tonsils? Tonsils are collections of lymphoid tissue in the oral cavity. There is a tonsil on each side at the back of the mouth, they are usually visible with the uvula hanging down between them. Being lymphoid tissue they play a role in immune function. There is however a lot of other lymphoid tissue in the head and neck so the immune system does not rely entirely on
