by Sofia Alves We’ve all been there – 2 a.m. and you catch yourself roaming around the fridge, licking leftover crumbs from the cookie jar, addictively searching for more. “This is the last one”, you say hopelessly, “I promise”. When does all of the snacking end? How do you even stop it? There are various… Read More »
Do you often feel lonely even when surrounded by people? The great irony is that as we become increasingly “connected” — on social media, video calling, and messaging — we simultaneously feel increasingly lonely. And even though we may use technology to feel more connected, it may be exactly what’s leading us to feel lonely. Are you feeling socially connected? (Take this well-being quiz to see how you’re feeling.)… Read More »
While it sometimes seems like mosquitoes swarm humans simply to make our lives miserable, they actually ruin our evening strolls and barbecues because they’re hungry. A female mosquito needs to slurp up a belly full of blood to produce her clutch of eggs and her hunger hormones drive her to seek out bare arms and… Read More »
Feel like you’re the only one trying to stifle a yawn in the office? “Most of society is actually sleep deprived,” according to Respiratory & Sleep Medicine Physician Dr Linda Schachter. “We push ourselves and with our now 24-hour lifestyle, we try catch up with our sleep on weekends, which doesn’t always fully work. Our natural… Read More »
“Managing” your anxiety and panic attacks belongs to the past. It’s time to recover. Most people who suffer from anxiety and panic attacks are told by their well-meaning friends, doctors, therapists and psychiatrists to “manage” their anxiety. Some are prescribed pills in an effort to calm their anxiety down. Breathing techniques, mindfulness and more are… Read More »