Mental skills, such as intelligence, creativity, attention and memory are highly regarded and prized in our modern society. Indeed, the ability to enhance any of these traits, even temporarily, would be a blessing that many people would go to great lengths for. But what if you were to be told that there is, in fact, a way of achieving that; a pill or capsule that can allow for short-term improvement of essential cognitive skills? The solution lies in a wonderful group of supplements and drugs known as “nootropics”, which have been shown to enhance the ability to concentrate, think and ...
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Over the past few years, Himalayan Salt lamps have become very popular and trendy, you are guaranteed to come across them in a multitude of places; at the spa, yoga studio, doctors or therapist office, living or lounging area, high-end retail clothing stores, etc. In a way, they have seemingly become a hot must-have item, its popularity can be attributed to the internet especially through various lifestyle magazines, social media platforms such as Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and the ever-expanding community of clean, better, natural living. But more so, its purported health and wellness claim. According to The Nutrition Connection, these ...
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The rules surrounding sex and all things related to relationships have become ambiguously brazen today – that is until the moment one catches an STD. Not a laughing matter, sexually transmitted diseases are extremely common but also do not need to be stigmatized as often as they are. Sex is an important aspect of healthy relationships and all things coupling. Sometimes though, infectious and highly contagious diseases are transmitted from one individual to another and can become a serious condition if not diagnosed and treated in time. Some common sexually transmitted diseases are herpes, chlamydia, syphilis, trichomoniasis, human papilloma virus ...
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Most people at some point or another in their lives will complain about back issues and you might have been a victim of it as well. Even though our daily movements and activities might not be the main reason but often back injury and other back related problems can occur due to everyday overuse, wear and other more significant reasons like sports, recreational activities or even work related injuries. So what exactly does back pain entitle? In a nutshell, back pain can cause issues from anywhere in the neck right down to your tailbone. Your back consists of bones and ...
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If you have ever encountered the problem of dependence on something, it will be easy for you to understand me. Drug addiction has long destroyed my life, and victory over it has become the greatest achievement in my life. That is why I want to share my story with you. What started it all? At 23, I got my first serious job. I worked in the office of one well-known large company. Due to constant stress, I lived with a feeling of mild anxiety until it developed into a severe issue. When I realized that I needed to cope with ...
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People’s fitness goals encourage them to pour in time and effort to work out at the gym, prepare healthy meals, and create a work-life balance. These people understand how important their health is, which is why they’re working hard to achieve optimal health. If you have the same mindset, consider adding CBD (cannabidiol) to your fitness regime. You’ll be surprised how a single product can provide a long list of benefits to your overall fitness. Different CBD products can now be bought for different purposes. You can specifically buy CBD for athletes, kids, and even pets. If you’re interested to ...
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Hair loss is common to men and women with the increase in age. Everyone loses their hair after a certain period, and this hair loss is known as Alopecia. It is common, but the types are different such as the pattern of baldness among male and female, alopecia areata, Telogen Effluvium and Anagen Effluvium. But nowadays, medical has solutions to every problem we come across. Similarly, there are treatments and preventive measures for baldness. Women tend to lose hairline more often than men. The main reason for this is the hormonal changes due to menopause. The ratio of losing hairs ...
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The hardest part of starting a new diet can be fighting off those cravings and opting for something healthy instead. It’s no secret that an unfulfilled appetite can often be the Achilles heel of any good dieting effort. When hunger strikes, it becomes almost impossible to turn down that slice of cake someone brought into the office for their birthday. And you may as well call it quits when you hear that bag of potato chips calling your name in the store at lunch. Often, it feels like an impossible task to stick to a diet. Especially at the beginning ...
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The First Step The first act towards recovering from drug addiction is always levelling with yourself. It is the acknowledging that the use of a substance has become a troublesome thorn in your side, which is negatively altering the quality of your relationships and your life. This is often manifested in the deterioration of your social, work, and family interactions. This is why recognizing and acknowledging drug addiction in your life is imperative. It opens up a broad range of possibilities for effective treatment options. A person with an addiction requires a viable way to treatment. This is because drug ...
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Behavioural Disorders affect many people as well as their friends, families, and colleagues. There is a wide range of behaviours which have many negative effects and many of the people who are afflicted by them can feel hopeless. Many of them can result in mental and physical health issue. Understanding these disorders is the first step of treatment and the good news is, many of them have similar effective methods of treatment. Substance Abuse Disorder There many legal and illegal substances that are prone to addiction. These include, but aren’t limited to heroin, cocaine, alcohol, prescription drugs, methamphetamine, and nicotine. ...
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Alcohol is legal but frequent consumption can lead to addiction and other harmful effects. A good number of people engage in social and recreational drinking which results in them drinking larger amounts of alcohol and more often. These kinds of people are not able to relax or have fun without drinking alcohol. They often engage in binge drinking. Binge drinking can be defined differently based on gender. To the females, it is drinking more than four drinks in a setting whereas to males it is drinking more than five in a setting. However, you may come to a realization, go ...
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Of all the cardio machines available out there, the elliptical probably isn’t well-known. Most people consider it as boring an ineffective. But the truth is that it actually comes with numerous science-based benefits. For instance, it improves one’s heart rate and fitness just like a treadmill or Stairmaster would. With the correct form as well as a plan of attack, you’ll get a truly effective workout on the machine. Being a zero-impact workout, minimal stress is applied on your hips, joints, and ankles. Besides, you can strengthen your upper body muscle tone by using the versatile dual action arms. The ...
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At least in the winter months, we are able to hide our weight gain with baggy clothes and big jumpers but when it comes to the summer months, we are much more exposed as the shorts and T-shirts come out. We all have our ideal ‘look’ and for many of us, that ideal often involves shedding some weight. In the winter months when it is cold, we tend to eat more, richer foods, sweeter foods and from that, we tend to pile on the pounds. If we do not exercise enough, the weight can remain and can eventually become problematic. ...
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Your health plays a vital role in your productivity at work. If you’re healthy, you’ll be able to do more and earn more because you won’t have to miss out days from work. Being healthy can also open several doors for your personal and professional growth. It’s common for most employees to disregard the importance of healthy eating. This usually happens because they’re too focused at work or don’t have enough time to prepare healthy meals on their own. Make sure that you don’t commit the same mistake. For you to achieve optimal health, you should eat healthy food at ...
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Health fitness and maintenance is important to spend a healthy life. Eating a well-balanced diet always helps to improve health and to overcome health issues. Get the required calories and nutrients to fuel your daily activities. Health is the most important factor for human and has great benefits for the human to live for long life. Without proper health, nobody can survive for a long time because the best health always provides a strong base to survive for a long time and without better health, no one can chase the targets in life. It is confirmed that nutrition is important ...
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