Friends

Puberty doesn’t just affect your sexual health – i.e. get your body ready for making babies – it also impacts your overall wellbeing. Out of nowhere, your jeans no longer fit, your legs rub together when you run and pores are taking over…

You may think that sexual health and wellness concerns start once you begin having sex, but actually the issues start a lot earlier than that. As soon as a few people in your class begin to go through puberty, suddenly it seems like…

This weekend, a 16-year-old girl from Mumbai has claimed that she was raped at a party in Kandivali after her drink was spiked. This the second such incident in a fortnight that has involved a minor and sexual abuse occurring in the midst…

There are lots of things to think about before embarking on a purely sexual relationship with someone. If not carefully considered, this type of ‘friends with benefits’ situation can lead to great damage to your emotional wellness and…

Everyone can remember having at least one best friend in the course of their childhood, but the question of whether or not the nature of having a best friend is a fundamentally sound one has struck the minds of pupil's teachers across the…

Staying fit through the holidays can be tough, especially if you attend lots of parties where tempting foods are sold. It's okay to slack a little on your diet and exercise plan to allow for holiday fun, but remember that it will take you…

After high school, education becomes a melting pot of good times and hard work. Money, whilst an issue, is not such a terrible burden as of yet and the libertarian lifestyle of being young, troubled and free is something of a…

You love your friends and care about their wellbeing, but what about their weight? Does a little part of you hope to be the skinniest one – just by a pound or two? This was the case for Austria-born Stephanie Garber, who was confident about…

If you’re shy or lack confidence, you may find making new friends difficult. But being quiet or more reserved than others doesn’t mean you can’t have a positive social life and a good network of friends. If you’re keen to make new friends…

If you and your partner are close friends with another couple, it can be quite a blow if they split up. Whilst your first thoughts will naturally be for the wellbeing of your friends, it’s important to realise that you can be emotionally…

Whether it’s helping your kids get on the housing ladder, providing cash for your brother to buy a car, or paying for a friend to join you on holiday; there are times when you may want to lend money to family or friends. However, quite…

If you’re shy or lack confidence, you may find making new friends difficult. But being quiet or more reserved than others doesn’t mean you can’t have a positive social life and a good network of friends. If you’re keen to make new…

Do you ever feel like you could be healthier if you just put in the effort? Many times, people decide to make a complete lifestyle overhaul. They cut calories, begin a vigorous exercise regimen, and throw away all of their processed foods.…

More and more people are waiting until their late thirties and beyond to have children. For some the reasons are financial; others simply want to enjoy life with no responsibilities before parenthood. But is it best to wait until later in…

Going on holiday with friends can be a great experience. It gives you more people to socialise with and if you are travelling with children, you can share baby-sitting duties. Travelling with friends is also a good way to cut the cost of…

Working with friends or family can initially seem like a great idea. After all, if you already get on outside of work then it’s natural to think that you’ll have fun working together. However, many people quickly discover that working with…

Having a gastric band fitted in order to lose weight may seem like a drastic step. But for many people who have repeatedly tried and failed to lose weight, it can seem like the only option. As more and more overweight people investigate…

Stress seems to be an unavoidable part of modern life, and there are many wellness lifestyle changes you can make to fight it. With plenty of exercise and a balanced diet, you can really guard your mental wellness against stress and…

The days of having one job or working for one company for our whole lives are long gone. We're all likely to work for several different companies in a wide variety of roles, diversity is the wave of the future. Of course this can be hard…

Having a strong sense of mental wellness doesn’t only guard you against mental health problems, but it determines the healthy function of your whole body. Studies have shown that stress, grief and depression can even lower your life…

You may get by with a little help from your friends, but should you go into business with them? How do you achieve corporate wellness without putting your relationship wellness at risk? We spoke to Maria Cornejo and Marysia…

It is sometimes said that the only person who can get you to kick an addiction is yourself. While that is certainly true in a narrow sense, the fact is that no one quits a bad habit in a social vacuum. You need the help and support of those…

A recent study shows that the friends with benefits scenario may offer an added bonus besides the regular, emotion-free sex – couples adopting this status are also more likely to use condoms, as opposed to regular couples. The online…

When your friend, sister or other relative is pregnant, this can be really exciting, especially if you’re going to be an auntie or godmother. However, though you are pleased for her, you know that having a baby is going to change her life,…

These days, there are plenty of articles about taking care of your wellbeing through diet, exercise and enhancing your relationship and sexual health, but what about friendships? Why do you stop talking about making friends once you reach…

Those whose mental and emotional wellness is being compromised by depression will do whatever it takes to help restore their wellbeing. The  number one thing that you must do if you are suffering from depression, or even…

Most people say “New year, new start” but what if you’re not feeling so positive at this time of year? While friends are taking care of their wellbeing with new diets or quitting smoking, you can’t seem to shake the feeling that 2014 is no…

Your kids are often the culprits when it comes to your fragile mental health, but the funny thing is they hit you hardest when they’re no longer around. Whether your children go off to Uni, leave the country or move out to start a new job,…