Some people are more likely to become addicts than others. It may be in their genes, a result of childhood trauma, or due to environmental factors out of their control. However, the fact remains that anyone can be susceptible to addiction, especially when they start using on one (or more) of the ten most addictive things in the world listed below. But What is Addiction? You may have a cup…
This article offers ten tips to boost brain function. Given the hectic lifestyles that rule our existence these days, never has it been more important to find a way to keep our brain healthy and alert. This is especially crucial for those tied to desk jobs working late hours, which can result in sleep deprivation and perpetual fatigue. There is a reason why we must follow a healthy lifestyle to…
I still remember that day when my grandma brought her cousin home from her village. We lived in Mumbai at the time and it took us all to adjust to this new person in our family, since she was from a village in Tamil Nadu. Having lost her husband, she was struggling with depression and my grandma did her best to help her back to the normalcy. From involving her…
We all know that bullying (of any kind) can have a significant short-term effect on the mental health of a child… but it’s increasingly clear that cyberbullying can also have significant long-term consequences on a child if it’s not addressed in a timely manner. Here’s what could happen if you don’t deal with the problem. Cyberbullying and its effect on mental health ● Anxiety Disorders: Children who are subjected to…
Today, November 13, is World Kindness Day. Did you know that doing good and making kindness a habit brings a lot of health benefits? It is true. Acts of Kindness are a win-win situation where the giver and the recipient both enjoy the benefits. Generosity, compassion, volunteering, and donating money to charity are known to make everyone involved feel good. All it takes is one single act of kindness to…