To many of us, having to memorize a long list of items feels like a chore. But for others, it is more like a sport. Every year, hundreds of these ‘memory athletes’ compete with one another in the World Memory Championships, memorising hundreds of words, numbers, or other pieces of …
Read More »Tip: make muffins in mini donut pans to reduce points per serving
I made a skinny banana breadrecipe that was supposed to make 12 muffins for 4sp (blue) each. Instead, I baked them in my mini muffin tins and got 22 “domuffins” for 2sp each! I love baked goods with my coffee so this was exciting for me lol. Anyone else got …
Read More »Aromatherapy may reduce nurses’ stress – "The researchers found that participants felt significantly less stressed, anxious, fatigued and overwhelmed after wearing the aromatherapy patches. The levels of anxiety and fatigue they reported fell by 40 percent, and their stress"
Interesting way to use aromatherapy (patches attached to nurses ID). I have been researching about aromatherapy (scent – nasal, massotherapy – skin and capsules of the oil – oral), specifically Lavandula angustifolia, a species of lavender, and its effects in reducing anxiety and better sleep quality. Most studies are well …
Read More »The 10 best home workout videos
The gym is shut and to top it off, you’re only allowed out of the house once a day. But hey, before you start doing backflips (metaphorically, although real ones would be bloody impressive and a good way to work out if you’ve got the space), we’re here to help …
Read More »Kids Can Tell When Moms Suppress Their Stress
When mothers suppress stress around their kids, those feelings can actually transmit to their children, according to new research published in the Journal of Family Psychology. For the study, researchers observed interactions between parents and children ages 7 to 11, and found that children had a physical response when their …
Read More »Kashmiri Kahwa Tea Recipe (Saffron tea) for Ramadan
Last Updated on April 14, 2020 | RD, Payal Banka (Registered Dietitian) Leave a Comment Kashmiri kahwa is basically saffron based tea with the goodness of green tea. It is best for a winter morning, or a summer evening if you need to uplift your mood. Simple recipe with a …
Read More »How To Help Our Friends Grieve
This article was co-authored with Erin Hill, an incoming Ph.D. student at The University of Maryland, who researches grief responses. Source: Teddy Rawpixel/Rawpixel John’s wife is in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit. She’s a healthy thirty-five-year-old, yet her organs are failing. Doctors aren’t sure exactly what’s wrong, but …
Read More »Health and hydration with cucumber water
Quick fact, a cucumber is made up of 96% water. Which makes it amazingly low on calories. Not only this, its moisture-rich anatomy comprises of vitamins like—magnesium, potassium and anti-inflammatory substances. It can be consumed every single day for hydration, fighting inflammation in the body, reduction in effects of ageing, …
Read More »Ask a Therapist: How to Manage Mental Health During a Pandemic [Video]
As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, anxiety is normal. Many people are feeling worried, afraid, or are struggling with boredom and isolation. Loss of income, disconnection from social support networks, and other factors make it difficult for us to rely on our usual sources of stability and comfort. As therapists, …
Read More »12 Foods for Maximum Weight Loss During Covid-19 Lockdown
(During Covid-19 Lockdown) Dear All, It is said that we are what we eat and keeping in view the ongoing lockdown 2.0 due to Covid-19, this statement will be really proved. So, to help everyone make right food choices without going out much, I have jotted down a list of …
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