Most of us are used to having a daily routine that calls for us to be washed, dressed and out of the front door before the breakfast show finishes. We work, have errands to run, appointments to keep, or kids to get to school…

If you know someone, perhaps even someone you love and respect, who usually leaves you feeling worse for having been in his or her company, you may be the victim of bullying…

Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder in which sufferers avoid certain ordinary activities and places, including many that they had previously enjoyed, because they fear they will cause a panic attack. Anyone who has experienced…

Fasting has been practised throughout the centuries for a variety of reasons; as a form of penitence and self-control; as a method of political protest, and as a way to achieve spiritual renewal. From an evolutionary perspective…

Interest in mindfulness and its potential to relieve a broad range of mental and physical health issues has increased significantly in the past two decades. Advocates claim it takes just a few minutes each day, and can be done…

According to recent research, the number of people who identify as having a mental health condition has increased significantly during the past ten years, particularly amongst adolescents and young adults. However, this…

Standard medical treatments don’t work for everyone with chronic pain, and even if they do, the side-effects may outweigh the benefits, so you may want to consider trying one or more complementary and alternative…

Chronic pain is a complex and distressing problem for an estimated 20% of people worldwide, and this number is increasing year on year. In the United States, annual costs related to health care delivery and lower worker…

So, you’ve finally accepted that you need to make some changes in your life. You’re spending too much time watching TV when you should be working or studying, and you have a few bad habits that are affecting…

Our bodies need cholesterol to function properly, but not too much. The waxy, pale yellow fat is found in our blood, and is crucial to the production of cell membranes, vitamin D, hormones (including testosterone and…

Sleep should be a natural human activity, done without thought and without difficulty. However, many people have problems with their sleep patterns that affect their overall wellbeing and their ability to function effectively…

Like many problems, gambling addiction (also known as pathological gambling, compulsive gambling or gambling disorder) may result from a combination of biological, genetic and environmental factors, and can affect…

To many, Buddhism goes beyond religion and is more of a philosophy, or way of life that focuses on personal spiritual development. Buddhists strive for a deep insight into the true nature of life, and do not worship gods…

Everybody wants to be happy, and research into what makes individuals and communities thrive has grown in popularity in recent years. One such report, called the Harvard Happiness Study, is one of many that…

If you’re reading this blog post, there’s a good chance that you’re not actually accomplishing as much each day/week as you’d like to, and that you’ve begun to suspect a good chunk of your time is being wasted…