Forest Therapy for Urban Stress: Evidence-Based Nature Intervention
With urbanization on the rise, humans’ long-standing ties to nature have severely declined. More people stay in the urban areas rather than the rural areas leading to urban pollution, physical inactivity, reduced dietary quality, increased psychological stress, and income inequality, etc. Studies have also shown that depression, anxiety, loneliness and other psychological problems are more […]
Empathy Fatigue: Spot the Signs and Take Charge of Your Recovery
You can’t pour from an empty cup – The Antidote for Empathy Fatigue When you’re constantly the source of advice, caregiving and support, your reserves are bound to run dry one of these days. You’re constantly offering compassion, solving problems, being a listening ear – whether it’s for friends, family or clients. When rest becomes […]
Women’s Mental Health: What Happens to Your Emotions During Menopause
Menopause is an inevitable part of every woman’s life. It’s the period that begins one year after the final menstrual period and can start any time between the early 40’s and late 50’s. However, the hormonal shifts begin after the last period, leading to physical and psychological signs. While the physical signs such as hot […]
Feel unstoppable – nourishing self-confidence from within
The power of self-confidence We’ve all been there. Moments when we “feel unstoppable” Moments when we can’t help but compare – “I wished I was as confident as you were” And moments when we are in our own way – “I just need to be more confident in myself” Sound familiar? Words I’ve said, and […]
Aging Gracefully: Beauty, Health, and Longevity for Women
For women, development occurs across their lifespan. Therefore, their health should be viewed based on their age, social environment and life experiences. For instance, hormonal changes in midlife affect metabolism and bone health. Moreover, social determinants like access to care, cultural beliefs, and socioeconomic status significantly influence health behavior and outcomes. Therefore, a multi-faceted and […]
Women, Wellness, and Longevity: Exploring the Female Perspective
Women’s health is deeply complex and evolves from adolescence to older adulthood. In fact, globally women tend to live longer than men. Especially at the most advanced stages, the majority of the older people are women. They have biological advantages including two x chromosomes, which means an increased capacity to mount an immune response to […]
Beyond Wealth: Longevity as the Ultimate Luxury
For time immemorial, luxury has been defined by materialistic goods – rare jewels, couture fashion, elite craftsmanship. Guarding the most expensive objects in our arsenal was the epitome of wealth, power and exclusivity. But as the times have changed and the world is shifting towards experiences (rather than materialism), time has become the most sought-after […]
Healthy Relationship Tips: How to have Good Relationships
For all our lives, relationships are going to be ever-present. Whether it’s in the form of parents, partners, siblings, relatives, friends, teachers, colleagues or anyone else, personal connections take up a lot of space in our daily living. However, these relationships exist or prosper only when we put in the efforts to make them work. […]
5 ways you can improve your communication skills
Stereotypes play an important role in cross-cultural communication. By the means of such stereotypes, people’s behaviours are predicted. Therefore, cultural stereotypes in the workplace lead to judgement of people from the position of their cultures only. These stereotyped traits and behaviors may or may not be accurate with respect to the person you are interacting […]
10 Best Journaling Prompts for better mental health
Mental health is an essential part of our overall health and it doesn’t exist on its own. The state of mental health implies that the individual has the ability to form and maintain affectionate relationships with others, to perform in the social roles usually played in their culture and to manage change, recognize, acknowledge and […]