Post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has traditionally been associated with military combat. However, did you know that females are more likely than males to ...
Most children have nightmares from time to time. It usually isn't a sign of an emotional disturbance, but rather the product of your child's normal stress and s...
Touch and massage are much more than just a feel-good way to be nice to people and pamper yourself. There is a body of research that shows they can achieve pers...
While much of what happens on social media such as Facebook and Twitter is superficial and shallow, there are also some serious benefits - particularly with...
Loneliness is very common in Australia. It's estimated that three out of 10 of us experience it as a serious problem at one time in our lives.
While lone...
Sadness and feeling down are normal emotions. They can occur, for example, when dealing with difficult events in your life such as losing a job or a relationshi...
Things inevitably go wrong in life. Whether or not we get upset by them and the degree of distress we feel depends largely on the way we think about them. This ...
There is good evidence that a hearty laugh has many health benefits.
Disclaimer:
Please note this information was correct at time of publication.
For...
Do you sometimes comfort yourself with food when you are stressed, angry, bored, sad or lonely? Comfort eating can derail your efforts to lose weight and can le...