As the New Year is approaching, people all over Australia are gearing up to tackle problems and create visions for a better tomorrow by creating healthy New Year resolutions. Amidst all the areas that we hope to tackle in our personal lives, health and relationships are perhaps the most demanding ones. According to the Australian…
Every year, thousands of people all over Australia come up with hopeful New Year resolutions, which are aimed at personal growth and betterment. According to an ongoing online poll conducted by “The Western Australia”, around 50% of the people who responded have already made New Year resolutions for the coming year. Yet, most of us…
It is the time of the year when a hope for a better tomorrow sprouts in the hearts of individuals across the globe. New Years Eve is just around the corner and everyone is busy making potent plans for their determined resolutions this year. However, on this occasion most people fail to plan regarding a…
It comes as no surprise that the men of today are just as beauty-conscious as the women. In desperate attempts to gain the stereotype ‘six-pack abs” many men are exposing themselves to the dangers of steroids abuse. The craze of achieving a hyper-masculine body in the shortest span of time has resulted in steroids smuggling…
The statement ‘one’s friends circle defines who you are’ is spot on for it reflects what kind of companionship you prefer. Have you encountered a close friend who is continuously hurling negative comments your way? Do you feel you are overruled or bossed around by your best friend’s aggressive nature? Do you go out of…
“My mother taught me beauty really lives in places like a smile” stated the late pop-queen Whitney Houston. A strong statement from someone who was so weak and vulnerable on the inside. It comes as no shock that Whitney Houston was a drug addict and yet another victim of the pharmaceuticals companies who are busy running an…
Sleep disorders are considered common as they affect millions of people worldwide every year, and 1.5 million people in Australia alone. A person suffering from a sleep disorder will find that his sleeping patterns affect his daily activities, quality of life and the ability to have good mental health. These disorders can have a negatively…
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)/ Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a common neuropsychiatric and behavioural disorder of childhood onset. The prevalence of ADHD/ADD in children is high; it is the most frequently observed neurobehavioral problem in the paediatric age group. Prevalence rates have been estimated to range between 2% and 15%, and boys are affected…
The ABS national survey of Mental Health and Well-being has estimated that the annual cost of mental illnesses in Australia has been estimated at around $20 billion. Mental illness has the third highest type of disease that people suffer from in Australia. With such a huge cost on our society and its prevalence, it’s time…
What is Stress? Stress is defined as an individual’s psychological response to an external stimulus that triggers a “fight-or- flight” reaction. Stress is a fact of nature so exerting efforts to eliminate it completely from your life is going to be futile. It should be understood that all stress is not bad for mild stress…
