Tag: mental health
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iPhone Addiction In Teens: What’s Going On?
The first week of 2018 had hardly reached its end, and a major addiction issue had already raised its ugly head. Teenagers – specifically one’s living in the United States – report finding it increasingly difficult to part with their iPhone, even for a short time. The problem had gotten to the point where parents…
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7 Eco-Friendly Products For Daily Life
Living green doesn’t have to be difficult. By including these eco-friendly products in your day-to-day routine, you can do your part to decrease waste and harmful chemicals that go back to the environment, save water, and slow down the rate at which we use up our natural resources. Did you know? Each year of the…
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Positive Solitude: Rediscover The Good Of Being Alone
Solitude in 2018 is certainly a scarcity. The world has never been a busier place. Our information-per-minute and activity-per-day rates have tripled over the past ten years, despite modern conveniences designed to save us time and busyness. We spend a good deal of money on washing machines, fast food, car washes and housekeepers, and yet we…
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Fit And Healthy In The Midst Of HIV/AIDS
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Depression: How Do You Deal With Internal Pain?
Internal pain is more than the tears we cry or the smiles we fake. It’s physically emotional. If you experience persistent sadness and a lack of interest in activities you would normally enjoy, accompanied by the inability to perform your daily tasks, you could be suffering from depression. If these symptoms last longer than two…
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How Do Your Genes Affect The Way You Age?
Did you know that your genes play a role in determining the manner in which you age? Researchers have identified the FOXO3A gene as having a significant impact on your longevity. Dr Bradley Wilcox is an expert in the field of genetic, environmental and clinical aspects of healthy aging, has widely studied the lifestyle of…
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Free talk – Bollywood and the South African Indian Identity
Looking for something to do in your lunch hour tomorrow? PhD graduate and registered counsellor Yaseen Ally will be discussing Bollywood and the South African Indian Identity at SACAP’s (South African College of Applied Psychology) Johannesburg campus on Friday 28 February. The talk starts at 12:30pm and runs for an hour. Based on research conducted by…