Health

By Dr Vasilios Silivistris From mythology to modern psychology, narcissism encompasses more than just vanity; it can significantly impact relationships, work and overall well-being. Here’s what you should know ...

By Dina Gavarieva A new study has added an important piece to the puzzle of depression – and why women may be more vulnerable to it. Researchers at the QIMR Berghofer ...

Have you ever wondered why men and women can live in the same house, see the same things, and yet seem to exist on completely different wavelengths? It’s not ...

By Rachel Woods The basic principle of weight loss is straightforward: if you consume fewer calories than you burn, you’ll lose weight. In practice though, this isn’t usually ...

By Dr Vasilios Silivistris According to the dictionary, self-harm is a deliberate injury to oneself, typically as a manifestation of a psychological or psychiatric disorder. Or the verb meaning to ...

By Dina Gavarieva Biohacking has emerged as one of the most mindboggling, and sometimes extreme, health trends of the 21st century. At its heart, biohacking is about making small, strategic ...

A campaign launched by Gesy is urging people to take shingles seriously and get the free vaccine. People over 60 are encouraged to understand the risks and speak with their general ...

At the age of 55, I still feel as if I’m running a race I cannot finish. My calendar is full, my responsibilities heavy, and my heart often restless. Time, ...

By Adam Taylor It might seem like a harmless habit to linger on the loo with your phone while ‘taking care of business’, but research shows that prolonged toilet time ...

By Dr Vasilios Silivistris Depression experienced by a mother following childbirth typically arises from hormonal changes, psychological adjustment to motherhood, and fatigue. About one in ten mothers develops postnatal depression. ...

The Flo App began as a simple way to log menstrual cycles. Today, it stands at the forefront of women’s health research, conducting and publishing its own medical research ...

By Dina Gavarieva Clips of Lady Gaga performing on crutches lit up social media recently, with worried fans wondering whether the pop icon was in the midst of a fibromyalgia ...

There are moments when clarity reveals the true nature of those around us. Not everyone is meant to uplift or support us; some are here to test our hearts, challenge ...

By Vasilios Silivistris Talking therapies empower individuals to speak openly and confidently to a trained professional about problems and issues that are causing them concern. These therapies are proven to ...

Last month, a friend of mine in Delhi got a sudden call in the middle of the night. His father had collapsed and was rushed to the hospital. The treatment ...

By Dina Gavarieva When pop icon Justin Timberlake revealed he’d been diagnosed with Lyme disease, the world’s media scrambled to piece together the when, where and how. Had ...

Sleep Lean is meticulously designed to regulate the natural sleep cycle, thereby creating a supportive foundation for effective weight loss. It aims to accelerate the metabolic efficiency of the body ...

It started with silence. Not the comforting kind that settles in after a long day, but the loaded, tense kind – the silence that fills the space between two people who ...

By Jen Wilson and Athalie Redwood-Brown The ‘100 kettlebell swings a day’ challenge is the latest viral fitness endeavour on social media. The challenge is simple: pick up a kettlebell and ...

Aging in place brings dignity, comfort, and independence — but also risks. Each year, a substantial number of seniors suffer falls, sudden debilitating health problems and unexpected emergencies. Conventional emergency responses ...

By Dr Vasilios Silivistris Alcohol withdrawal differs from withdrawal from most other drugs because it can be fatal. The only drugs as likely to cause death from withdrawal are benzodiazepines. ...

By Dina Gavarieva Shortness of breath. Tightness in the chest. That uncomfortable sensation of not getting enough air. Most of us have experienced it at some point – after strenuous exercise, ...

Thousands of people in Cyprus may be living with hepatitis without being aware of it, the Cyprus liver patients and friends association Prometheus warned on Monday, World Hepatitis Day. Early ...

What if the very thing you’ve spent your life trying to avoid – your deepest pain – is also your greatest teacher? For many of us, trauma is something we try ...