Health & Wellness

Why am I bloated?: Foods that cause bloating

Suddenly feeling like an inflating balloon and like you are about to burst? It all starts with what you eat, then suddenly feeling bloated. However, you may ask yourself what foods you might have eaten that caused the bloating. According to Health Essentials, certain foods tend to linger longer than they should in your winding […]

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Tips on how to get motivated to exercise

Love working out but finding it hard to stay motivated? Here are some tips to help motivate you to get the most out of your workout routine. Pair your exercises with your favourite things Pairing your favourite things with your exercises is not such a bad idea. Switching into your workout gear and preparing your […]

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How to relieve premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

The emotions you feel before your period begins usually make sense after your period starts. For most women, it is usually really confusing why they go through the sudden depression, mood swings, body aches and even constipation. All these pre period symptoms are called Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). According to Women’s Health, PMS is a combination […]

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So your loved ones have anxiety – how to be an ally

Something that always makes my eyes roll when a conversation about anxiety arises (which thankfully, is more often than not in the current age) is hearing people who don’t actually have the disorder give advice on it. ‘Everyone feels like that sometimes’ ‘Don’t overthink it’ ‘You need to meditate more’ While many anxious people can […]

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Men’s mental health: Superheroes needs a helping hand

This year has seen the release of many superhero movies such as Thor: Love and Thunder, The Batman, Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and now, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. These superhero movies all have a common theme which is the superhero defeats the villain and saves the day. However, who looks after them […]

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Stress management: Good and bad stress

Stress is indeed a natural part of our modern lives. With bills coming every month, kids’ activities are year-round and work never seems to slow down, and with relationships which all contribute to our stress levels. However, a little bit of stress is inevitable, but oftentimes that’s a good thing. Good vs. Bad Stress You […]

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Your mind is lying to you: Ways to overcome social anxiety

Do you ever feel like you could vanish from the public? Like you could avoid being noticed by people or even avoid interacting with anyone. Feeling like this could mean that you’re dealing with social anxiety. The Mayo Clinic defines social anxiety as a mental health condition in which social interactions cause irrational anxiety. They […]

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Try theses birth control apps to track your cycle

Women who menstruate and who want to be on top of their cycle and fertility should try these Birth control apps which are also known as cycle tracking apps, for menstrual cycle tracking apps, family planning apps and fertility apps. As you might guess, birth control apps are apps you can download onto your smartphone […]

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Global healthcare shifts the focus to innovative skills development

Over the past two years, global healthcare systems have faced significant disruption and strain due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. During this time, the skills and dedication of nurses and doctors – as frontline workers – have been highlighted. These skills are translated by the Fourth Industrial Revolution which poses a specific and significant challenge. Many […]

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Home remedies: How to handle the summer flu

Yes, it is possible to get flu in summer although it is rare, it can still happen. We often associate the flu with the autumn or winter season. This is because the cold and dry climate of the season seems to be conducive to the growth of flu virus. Due to the low humidity of […]

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Tips on how to deal with menstrual migraine

Ever found yourself with a huge headache only when it is that time of the month or during that time of the month? Well, it could be that you may be suffering from menstrual migraine without you even knowing it. According to the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS), more than half of females with […]

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Habits to adopt for a longer and healthier life

We do not have control of how long we are going to be on this earth for, it’s beyond our control. However, we have all the control in adopting habits in our lives that can contribute to a longer and much healthier life. There are some bad habits we have made to become a part […]

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