Almost every person alive has experienced some form of anxiety. Known as one of the most common health issues in our world today, anxiety is a feeling of fear or worry caused by various factors. Some anxiety comes from going through a stressful situation, like preparing for a presentation, taking a test, or meeting new people. However, when anxiety becomes a daily part of your life, it should be…
It may surprise you that your children’s love for sports can be more beneficial than just fun. Participating in sports is essential to their success in school, work, and life as this boosts their Intelligence Quotient(IQ): smartness and sharpness. What this gives them is a greater ability to concentrate on these aspects of life for success.
According to some studies, people who participate…
For many, the world will feel like it is crumbling down after being diagnosed with cancer. Head spinning, thoughts racing, nothing will feel right at that moment, and the days that follow might not get better. The psychological effects of battling cancer cannot be overlooked.
Low and middle-income earners can begin to feel like they have already been sentenced to death as access to affordable…
Apparently, you do not need a lot of exercise to reduce depression levels, a new study has found. Brisk walks for 2.5 hours a week, and one or two times of exercising per week can significantly help reduce depression or its risk, the new data analysis shows. Just getting up and moving around helps.
“Most benefits are realized when moving from no activity to at least some,” the research…
Do you know that one in four Nigerians suffers from mental illness? As unlikely as it looks given that Nigerians are considered happy people, mental illness is a real challenge many are battling.
Mental illness is a condition that usually involves emotional changes, changes in behaviour and thinking. Some examples of mental illness include schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, bipolar…
Managing stress is an everyday struggle. If it isn’t traffic in the city stressing you, it might be your boss, family or business. Stress most times comes at you without a memo and can take a generous swipe on your mental health. You are left with the choice of buckling under the weight of stress or rising above it.
Stress is your body’s reaction to tension, whether emotional or physical. It…