Personal Growth

As people get older, their health concerns usually increase. One of the major factors that threatens your wellness as old age approaches is the gradual decline of your cognitive function. This can affect your wellbeing in all kinds of…

Bipolar disorder is a condition which affects your mood, where the individual suffers episodes of extreme elation or mania, followed by episodes of extreme depression. Each person will suffer from different variations of this disorder, and…

In recent years, brain research has undergone many improvements and seen vast progress. However, more needs to be done, according to Alzheimer's Disease International who recently issued their report on the Global Economic Impact of…

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The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) states that in the United States today, an average of one in every four adults and 10 percent of all adolescents report struggling with some type of mental health issue on an annual basis. With…

Two years ago, I was sitting in a cubicle in the middle of the 18th floor of a large office tower. I was stressed, bored, and not entirely happy with the way my life was going. I mean, after all, I was nearly 30 and let's just say…

People from all walks of life use life coaches to help them achieve their personal and financial goals. In fact, there is even a specialized type of coach that works almost exclusively with business CEOs and other high-level employees.…

Perhaps you are like me and check your email every thirty minutes or less?  This internet addiction could well be defined as a mental disorder before long. Or are you subject to outbursts of temper?  Or do you eat more than you should 12…

Importance of Dementia Care Individuals with dementia require specialized care as their condition progresses. The condition of dementia affects various cognitive abilities of the brain. The usual cause of dementia is ageing. However,…

Until very recently, wellness experts believed that if you’ve been diagnosed with any form of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you should not be allowed to drive at all. As people are getting diagnosed earlier these days, and new…

By Anica Oaks The National Center for Health Statistics has released studies that show upwards of 1.4 million Americans currently live in retirement homes. While this is a good option for some, many families…

By Anica Oaks Bipolar disorder is a mental and biochemical disease that affects many people. It is characterized by alternating periods of depression and periods of mania, an overall impulsive mindset where…

What if you were told that you could take a holiday whenever you pleased? Wherever you are, whomever you are, we are not the superheroes that we want to be. Whether you are a student in stuffy classrooms or an accomplished go-getter in…

Do you feel like you’re constantly striving to be perfect? Are you setting exceptionally high standards in every area of your life? Do you long for the perfect body, house or relationship? If so, you could find that trying to be perfect is…

Exercising is difficult at the best of times, but if you're struggling to stay motivated it can be even harder. Procrastination, a craving for bad foods and an inability to keep up with a regular regime can all make it tricky to keep up…

Millions of women could be protecting their mental health by taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) according to a recent report. Studies have been carried out on 63 women in the post-menopausal stage of life, all of whom were taking…

Is your home a haven of organised tranquillity – or are your cupboards and drawers bursting at the seams with junk? Clutter in the home is known to drain our emotional energy – after all, looking at mess is depressing and having to battle…

Often people know what they need to do and how they need to do it – it’s just getting the motivation that can be the problem. Finding a way to improve your motivation can be highly beneficial for your wellness and wellbeing, however, as the…

When you look in the mirror, do you love the body you see? Do you look at your curves, rolls, bulges, and wrinkles and find yourself attractive? What do you see when you look at yourself? If you’ve tried and failed to lose weight, tried and…

Last year, the Institute of Medicine (IOM), the health arm of the National Academy of Sciences, presented some disturbing findings regarding care for mental health and substance abuse issues for seniors. According to the report, millions of…

Many people make big resolutions at New Year, often to completely overhaul their lives, in both a physical and emotional way. These resolutions can be nearly impossible to stick to, however, because they involve making enormous lifestyle…

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…

While most men might consider themselves to be independent, they're probably lacking certain domestic skills. In order to be considered a true renaissance man around the home, there are 5 domestic skills that every adult male…

With the stress-heavy lives people live, there is always something going on that demands immediate attention. Maybe you have a report that needs to be finished for work, or your kids need a ride to their soccer game or you have to squeeze…

Anxiety is widespread in today’s society, ranging from those who suffer a moderate level of stress, due to the rigours of everyday life, to those who are crippled by a debilitating anxiety disorder. It is well documented that anxiety is one…

We live in a world that tries to tell us over and over again that “others come first.” We reward people who put themselves last. People who put their own needs first are seen as selfish and often held up as examples of how not to…

Holistic therapies, such as acupuncture or chiropractic treatments, can be used for a range of health concerns but recent developments suggest that it could benefit mental health issues as well. Holistic treatments are becoming more…

Alzheimer’s disease is a mental health condition which adversely affects thousands of people in the UK every year. Up until now, however, the causes have been relatively unidentified. This makes it difficult for people to identify whether…

There are various different kinds of dementia and various different symptoms which can indicate the condition. As such it’s often hard to immediately identify dementia. Though there’s certainly no cure for this terrible illness there’s…

How often have you torn the house apart in search of your keys, and found that they were in your bag all along? Maybe your boss told you how to do something which, not ten minutes later, you’ve completely forgotten, or perhaps you walked…