We’ve all heard of burn-out at work. Well, now there’s bore-out. It’s an expression that might make you smile if it didn’t conceal a reality that’s too often suppressed. In a work environment, burn-out is linked to having too much to do, but bore-out is about the tedium of being under-occupied at work. Let’s look at the pathology of a problem that affects a good number of employees. Not everybody…
The effects of ageing are the result of the release within our bodies of free radicals which damage our cells. The solution is on your plate, in the form of antioxidants that neutralise these particles. The production of free radicals is a normal part of the way our body works. However pollution, cigarette smoking, stress and too much sun can increase the rate at which they’re released, causing an imbalance…
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Jennifer Yerhot is in recovery. She’s been addicted to alcohol, painkillers, sugar, diet coke and online shopping, but now she’s clean and life is good. Born into a family of addicts, all now recovering, there was always a chance that Jennifer would have issues. She freely acknowledges her tendency towards addiction, but for too long she tried to deal with it alone. After her jaw was broken by a swinging…
E-Cigarettes have come into popularity in recent years. While most people understand the negative effects caused by smoking, and traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes have presented themselves as a “healthier” solution – no black tar, and no smoke. Rather, smokers of e-cigarettes participate in what they call ‘vaping’, where vapors from the cigarette are dispersed into the air, rather than smoke. While e-cigarettes are certainly a more responsible choice when you happen…
We know that efficient brain function involves eating healthy fats, getting plenty of good quality sleep, and employing disciplines like meditation and yoga. But the latest research shows that if you want a healthy brain, you first need a healthy gut. Your gut (gastrointestinal tract) produces neurotransmitters that keep you happy and mentally alert, as well as B vitamins to facilitate the swift and accurate transmission of information by brain…
Once regarded as vulgar and lurid adornments fit only for sailors, criminals and rock stars, tattoos have become increasingly socially acceptable in recent years. Body art is a practice stretching back more than 5000 years, having religious and tribal roots. Here in the 21st century it’s become almost mainstream, attracting growing numbers of passionate enthusiasts, including many trendsetting celebrities. Inevitably, this has led to controversy, with some psychoanalysts suggesting the…
It’s a cheap, widely available and legal high, and therefore especially attractive to young people who may find it difficult to get hold of illicit drugs. But make no mistake, solvent abuse is extremely dangerous. It can kill, quickly and without warning. Solvents can be found in most homes, in such everyday products as lighter fluid, nail polish remover, correcting fluid, paint thinners and glue. The vapours from such preparations…
“What are the effects of technology addiction on the everyday lives of our children?” If teachers spend at least as much time with our children as we do, they may know them as well as we do, and their opinions may be worth as much as our own. We spoke to a primary school teacher, Ece İkizler. Here are her opinions and conclusions about hyperconnectivity – which means spending a…
Every year, in fact every season, our media stars get passionate about a new diet, sometimes a totally outlandish one. However this time, the alkaline diet they’re promoting is good news. It is a weight-loss diet, but more than that, it’s a new way to eat that’s healthier and better adapted to the body’s real needs. It’s often the solution to all our little everyday aches and pains. It means…