The Balm of Hurt Minds
A study named “Overanxious and Underslept” done at UC Berkeley and published last month in the journal Nature Human Behaviour found that...
The Clock Gene
Have you ever wondered how our internal, biological clock actually works? We're aware that we have a clock that helps us adapt to the...
Sleep Deprivation and Pain Sensitivity
We all know we need more sleep and of the more common side effects due to sleep deprivation. But, did you know that a lack of sleep can...
The Importance of Laughter
It’s amazing what a good laugh can do. You could be having an off day and something funny comes up and turns it right. Did you know...
Holiday Stress
It’s that time of year again and it is almost a relief to know that the year is nearly over. One last hurdle we have to conquer are the...
World Mental Health Awareness Day
The World Health Organization constitution states: "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely...
Me Time
August 15th is National Relaxation Day. It’s a day where you can step back from your hectic life and take a minute to be present - take...
Colour Outside the Lines
Adult colouring books have become all the rage the last couple years. Where you might expect to find children, you find adults surrounded...
Highway to the Danger Zone
The month of May is hypertension awareness month. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is symptomless and can cause dementia, heart attack,...
Knitting is Fitting for Quitting Stress
During the Winter Olympics this year, Finland’s snowboard coach could be seen knitting on the slopes. It was a surprising sight and made...