How Hoarding Affect Families
Shaameli Nadarajah
Hoarding is the difficulty to discard or part with a possession, regardless of its actual value. This behaviour has a dangerous effect on the emotional, physical, social, financial, and even…
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Exercise and Mood
Natasha Mitter
We usually find ourselves hitting the gym to shed off a few kilos or get ourselves healthier. But did you know that regular exercise is one of the most effective…
17 Facts About Body Image and Eating Disorders
There are many assumptions about body image as well as eating disorders, but what are facts and what are just stereotypes? Here are 17 facts about both that we hope…
How to Prepare Physically and Mentally for a Long Distance Hike
Caitlin Evans
Hiking is one of those activities that with the right training and discipline, people of a variety of ages and skill level can enjoy. It provides you with an opportunity…
The Food Binge Battle
Following on from our articles on emotional eating and body acceptance and love, we explore the link between dieting and emotional eating a little more. We now know that emotional…
The Ups and Downs of Emotional Eating
In the simplest terms, emotional eating is eating to feed your emotional needs rather than your physical ones. It was initially defined as eating in response to negative emotions, but…
Houseplants That Can Help Improve Your Sleep
Nilufer Hajra
A good night’s sleep is one of the most important factors in having a good and energised day. If you don’t sleep well at night, you wake up feeling like…
Are You Addicted to Exercise?
Exercising is good for the body and for your health. Medical professionals advise that exercise is one of the best ways to keep you fit and healthy, both mentally and…
The Guilt Trip – Things women should stop feeling guilty about
Ever find yourself saying sorry when someone else steps on your feet? Or wanting to apologise for everything that goes wrong, even your existence? Women are especially guilty of feeling…
10 Steps to Treat Yourself Better
The world is moving at such a fast pace these days that it’s hard to keep up. There seems to be no time for things that we regard as trivial,…
