Mental illness now ‘part and parcel of growing up’ new report shows

Anxiety, self harm and eating disorders are now ‘part and parcel of growing up’ a leading expert warns at the launch of a new report highlighting the scale of mental illness among youngsters. The analysis, released last week, reveals up to one in five 13-14 year olds has a probable eating disorder, and one in … Read more

Morning Anxiety? 5 Breakfast Essentials to Improve Your Mental Well-Being

Home Lifestyle Morning Anxiety? 5 Breakfast Essentials to Improve Your Mental Well-Being Breakfast is the first mal of the day should never be skipped. A nutritionist from Harvard recently published her research and discussed 5 breakfast essentials for better mental well-being. Morning Anxiety? 5 Breakfast Essentials to Improve Your Mental Well-Being (Freepik) What we consume … Read more

What does science say about the ingredients in functional beverages?

Functional beverages — or drinks promoted as offering mental or physical benefits beyond hydration — are growing in popularity around the world. Hundreds of companies have jumped into the market, hoping to get some buzz with trendy and sometimes unfamiliar ingredients. Here are some of the latest ones found in functional beverages and what scientists … Read more

Majority of people in Singapore positive on the economy: SurveyMonkey

Almost 80% of Singaporeans are optimistic about the economy, according to SurveyMonkey’s 2024 poll. Damircudic | E+ | Getty Images Majority of the residents in Singapore are bullish about where the economy is headed and confident that the government will be able to support them during their retirement. That’s according to a poll by SurveyMonkey, … Read more

Why you’re seeing the term ‘high-functioning’ all over social media

On TikTok you’ll find millions of users diagnosing themselves using the term “high-functioning” — high-functioning anxiety, high-functioning depression, high-functioning autism. The term “high-functioning” isn’t actually clinical, but, generally, it refers to those who perform well in work and in school. So if someone has high-functioning depression, it means they are excelling at their job, despite … Read more

Mental Health at Workplace: 5 Reasons Why it is Important to Prioritse Psychological Well-Being in Office

Home Lifestyle Mental Health at Workplace: 5 Reasons Why it is Important to Prioritse Psychological Well-Being in Office Mental health is something that is just not relegates to your household. How your mental well-being is at workplace that is equally important. Mental Health at Workplace: 5 Reasons Why it is Important to Prioritise Psychological Well-Being … Read more

Do You Have a Sweet Tooth? Here is How Sugar Impacts Mental Health

Home Health Do You Have a Sweet Tooth? Here is How Sugar Impacts Mental Health Excessive amount of sugar has terrible effects on physical health, but, it may also impact mood swings, and mental health as well. Read on to know how. Sweets, chocolates, ice cream, pastries are foods that often make us happy. It … Read more

Anxiety in Teenagers: 7 Expert Backed Ways to Curb Anxiousness in Teens

Home Lifestyle Anxiety in Teenagers: 7 Expert Backed Ways to Curb Anxiousness in Teens Anxiety has become an increasingly common problem in teenagers. Here is what experts suggest to help manage mental health better. As per the National Institutes of Health, approximately one-third of adolescents aged 13 to 18 are expected to encounter an anxiety … Read more

Everyday Stress? Here is How Micro Habits Can Help Boost Mental Health

Home Lifestyle Everyday Stress? Here is How Micro Habits Can Help Boost Mental Health Everyday stress can be taxing and eventually takes a toll on the body. But, bringing a change about in our everyday micro habits can help get relief from the stress and boost mental health. Here is what expert says. Everyday Stress? … Read more