What’s the ‘weight set point’?
And why does it make it so hard to keep weight off asks NICK FULLER
If you’ve ever tried to lose weight but found the kilos return almost as ...
What is stress?
Do you sometimes worry what life is all about? Suffer from ‘panic attacks’? Feel continually anxious? DR VASILIOS SILIVISTRIS looks at stress
Stress is, simply put, the adverse reaction to ...
Cyprus’ first crossover transplant to be performed in March
Cyprus’ first crossover transplant will be performed on March 1, the health ministry announced on Sunday.
According to the ministry, the kidney transplant will take place at the new transplant clinic ...
The fast and effective results of the Keto diet
If you are keen to lose weight and to see it stay off, a Keto diet could help that happen finds KRISTIAN GRAY
With the new year now fully underway ...
When it comes to mental health, choose positivity
While it is easy to judge, it will only harm your own wellbeing says DESPINA NICOLA
Our learned patterns are anchored beliefs from childhood. We view them as facts. We ...
Feeling like a monster
The Whale is a horror film that taps into our fear of fatness says BETH YOUNGER
I knew before seeing The Whale that it was a movie about a man ...
Trauma: how a person lives it will determine how much they suffer
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a term banded about but DR VASILIOS SILIVISTRIS looks at what it really means
It is not the event that determines whether something is traumatic ...
Challenge your insecurities
Accepting your faults as part of who you are can turn them to your advantage says DESPINA NICOLA
Never in my wildest dreams had I thought that I would be ...
We’re told to ‘eat a rainbow’ of fruit and vegetables
Evangeline Mantzioris on what each colour does in our body
Nutritionists will tell you to eat a rainbow of fruit and vegetables. This isn’t just because it looks nice ...
It’s OK to aim lower with your new year’s exercise resolutions
A few minutes a day can improve your muscle strength says KEN NOSAKA
One of the most popular new year’s resolutions is to exercise more. Many of us set ...
I’ve indulged over the holidays
But if I’m healthy the rest of the time, does it matter asks EMMA BECKETT
The holidays are often called the ‘silly season’ – a time when we eat, drink ...
The chance for a fresh start
If you are looking to make a change in the new year, DR VASILIOS SILIVISTRIS looks at some of the most common
Now the Christmas festivities are over, we are ...
Bad hangover?
CRAIG GUNN on why genetics, personality and coping mechanisms can make a difference
After a good night out you may not be surprised when you wake up feeling rough the ...
Uptick in paediatric hospital admissions continues
The increase in rate of admissions for viral infections in public hospitals observed recently continues, spokesman for the state health services (Okypy), Charalambos Charilaou, told CNA on Tuesday.
In particular ...
Fake it until you make it
Even if low expectations have been programmed in since childhood, it is possible to adopt a brighter outlook and succeed says DESPINA NICOLA
Children are like recorders, downloading material that ...
Chlorophyll water can’t clear your skin or detox your liver
But this TikTok trend got one thing right says EMMA BECKETT
If you follow health trends online, you might have heard about “chlorophyll water”. Claims range from clearing your skin, ...
Pandemic’s favourite drink arrives in Cyprus
This healthful beverage soared in popularity during Covid. Now, for the first time, it’s being brewed on the island – and sells out every month!
Cyprus definitely has more than ...
The most stressful time, of the year
If you find the festivities a difficult time of the year, there are steps to make it easier says DR VASILIOS SILIVISTRIS.
Christmas is fast approaching and with it an ...
What’s this ‘longevity’ diet, and will it really make you live longer?
Although targeted at older people, it is also recommended for the younger generation says EVANGELINE MANTZIORIS
You may have heard about the longevity diet, and its promise of an extended ...
Easy and right ways to get blood out of sheets
There are several ways to remove blood stains from sheets. The first method is to dab the stain instead of rubbing it. Rubbing can cause the blood to set in ...
The generation of entitlement
How can young people be raised when the instant gratification of a life online affects all aspects of their life asks DESPINA NICOLA
Few would disagree that the young of ...
Is there a ‘right’ way to sleep?
What position should I sleep in ask CHRISTIAN MORO and CHARLOTTE PHELPS
After 50 years of research, eminent Stanford University sleep researcher William Dement reportedly said the only solid explanation he ...
Psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy, counselling: what’s the difference?
Problems of the mind can be overcome in a variety of ways says Dr Vasilios Silivistris
I am always asked the same question,‘What are the differences between psychology, psychiatry, ...
Medical companies working on oxygen monitors reliable for all races
Medical device makers and scientists are working on new technologies to improve widely-used devices that assess potential heart and respiratory problems given mounting evidence that current ones could lead to ...