Imbalanced hormones would usually be associated with the visions of menopausal women in a rage to most people. Utterances of the word ‘hormones’ ring an echoing negative tone. The fact is, this is not an exclusive case, and hormonal changes affect every one of us, from birth to our ending days on earth. Actually, hormones are the secret weapon of the body. They…
Lack of sleep has some long-term effects on our brain function and overall wellbeing. As a writer, I've had my share of late nights before early mornings. I think we've all done it at some point. We tell ourselves, “Just one more episode/chapter.” or, “I'll stay for a little.” We mean well. Then 5 hours later our eyes sting with the strain of…
Did you know there were some amazing benefits of cold showers? You may look at someone who takes cold showers, especially in cold winters, as if they have lost their mind. The next time your loved one insists on a cold bath, try not to stop them. Cold showers have positive effects on your well-being and health, but so do hot ones. You…
Anyone I have ever known has had the advice that we should never go to sleep angry. But did you ever wonder why? A new study in the Journal of Social, Psychological, and Personality Science has shown that if you go to sleep angry or with an unresolved issue can massively impact your sleep quality. Unresolved arguments cause your sleep to be lower quality…
Have you ever thought of quitting alcohol and coffee to see what happens? If you haven't, here is some food for your thought. Alcohol and coffee are two substances that many people consume regularly. They can both be addictive and extremely costly, not to mention the long-term impact on your health, and yet we all accept them as a part of our social…
It’s a well-known fact amongst health professionals that we must not expose ourselves to a significant amount of artificial light and instead try and increase our contact with natural light. We must try and repeat this pattern of increase natural and decrease artificial light every 24 hours for it to really affect our health. Research is frequently being undertaken on the effects of…
People have various sleeping positions that can reveal a lot about who they are while conscious. This is quite a surprising thing, but many studies have been performed by various professionals, in which specific personality traits have been linked to sleeping positions and sleep patterns. So… the way in which you curl up when you hit the pillow can say a lot about…
Are you the kind of person who enjoys watching cat videos on Youtube? Well, actually those who do experience positive mood shifts and a boost of energy, a new study has found. The argument over being a cat or a dog person has been around as long as the animals themselves. But did you know that there are actually scientifically proven benefits to…