It’s easy for us to forget that our bedrooms are where we spend the majority of our lives. Dependant on your sleeping pattern, between 6 and 10 hours every single day is spent in bed sleeping. It’s safe to say…
How music alters your body chemistry
It’s a scene that’s played out at a thousand elementary school science fairs: the experiment of exposing plants to different music. Somehow, the plant that receives a steady stream of Beethoven flourishes, while the plant exposed to the melodious strains…
Mental health and children: why we need to teach kids about mental health
Talking to children can be challenging especially if it involves serious matters of an adult nature. Mental health is one of those matters, but like sex education, it is a subject matter that needs to be properly communicated to young…
Mental illness: 5 ways it also affects your loved ones
One in every four people will suffer from mental illness at some point in their lives. Mental illness doesn’t just involve those affected but also those close to them: their family and friends. Let’s take a look at how mental…
The most effective herbs for sleep and relaxation
BY: JANE COLLINS Sleep is one of the things that every human being must have for survival. But, just because it is important does not mean that it always comes easy. With busy work and life schedules – and the…
What is a personality disorder? The 10 types
You may have heard of the term “personality disorder” before, as it’s been prevalent in pop culture, whether it’s our favourite fictional characters or influential people in the media. According to a survey by the National Institute of Mental Health,…
This new yoga challenge is taking over social media (video)
BY: NADIA ZAIDI Have you tried the new yoga challenge? People all over the Internet have been attempting difficult yoga poses in a pair of leggings, either on their own or with a friend or partner. I have chosen to…
Why is everyone depressed?
BY: DAYTON UTTINGER There’s been a lot done to help those with mental illnesses. We’ve raised awareness, promoted help lines and worked (and continue to work) to remove the stigma. While we still have a long way to go, we’ve…
Mental illness: 5 famous portrayals
Some of the greatest Hollywood films deal with subject matter that hits close to our hearts, such as protagonists with mental illness. Much like Vivien Leigh’s portrayal of the histrionic Scarlett O’Hara from the classic Gone with the Wind, several other…
Is it better to shower at night or in the morning?
BY: NADIA ZAIDI A new study says there is a specific time of the day that we should be showering. And apparently it’s crucial to our skin. Personally, I’m an evening bather. There’s nothing more satisfying than the idea of…
Yoga Asanas: 10 popular yoga poses
Did you know that most of us are detached from our bodies? Take a second to think about that. It sounds ironic, doesn’t it? If our body and mind are separate entities, we’d be – well – six-feet under. But…
This virtual reality device will give you a glimpse into the world of those battling dementia
BY: JOCELYN SCHWALM Having to deal with the diagnosis of a friend or family member with Alzheimer’s can be a tough pill to swallow. Knowing that someone who you love can’t recognize your face and has no idea who you…