I’ve been in lockdown with my partner for two months now. I have hardly left the house, apart from the occasional walk. Well I have been outside, of course, but in our small backyard and not proper outside outside, if you know what I mean. My world has shrunk and, like a lot of other […] … learn more→
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The benefits of taking popular supplements
In the past, pills, powders, as well as shakes for muscle building and boosting energy levels were a preserve for professional bodybuilders. However, things are changing. Nowadays, anybody can invest in these bodybuilding products and become fit. You can take supplements and build that extra stamina. If you want to be built, you can purchase […] … learn more→
Why children need to play with their friends as soon as they can
Approximately 1.4 billion children worldwide are currently living under partial or full lockdown as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the UK, and in many other countries across the world, it has been six weeks or longer since children last played, in person, with a friend. Initial data collected as part of my ongoing research […] … learn more→
Healthy nutrition tips for families
In order to live a healthy life, it is even necessary to devote time to active exercise and sports, but also to a healthy diet. To be honest, one of the most important and influential factors in our health is food. So where to start when you decide to eat healthy? And most importantly, how […] … learn more→
How to cope with loneliness during this pandemic
Everyone experiences such a phase in life when they feel lonely even in a crowded public place. Perhaps you have tried enough but failed to cope with loneliness. The situation gets horrible when you have no one with you to try and take you out of this situation. The world is going through such a […] … learn more→
Why are kids asking such big questions during the pandemic?
Why do people have to die? Are mistakes always bad? Can you be happy and sad at the same time? Kids often ask questions like these that are hard if not impossible to answer. When children raise uncomfortable questions or questions that seem to have no answers, adults tend to respond with explanations that try […] … learn more→
Homeostasis and coronavirus crisis
Homeostasis is a rare word, used in biology, but it could be useful in the context of the epidemic we are suffering from. Homeostasis has to do with balance and at the same time with imbalance. In short, it speaks of a balanced imbalance, or a stable imbalance. Life is a pure paradox. Human beings have always had […] … learn more→
5 things college students should include in a plan for their wellness
As a psychologist and the mother of two college-aged students, I am concerned about my children’s future emotional well-being. I know that the late teens to early 20s are a time when the majority of many lifetime mental health disorders take hold. Given all the challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic – from isolation to limited job opportunities […] … learn more→
Parents, you don’t always need to entertain your kids – boredom is good for them
Most Australian children are stuck at home due to the outbreak of COVID-19. They need to find ways to socialise, do their school work, exercise and entertain themselves. It’s not surprising parents may be hearing “I’m bored” a lot more than before. People hate being bored. So much so that in one study, one-quarter of participants […] … learn more→
Patrick Van Negri explains benefits of matcha green tea
Green Tea has known to help the body in a lot of positive ways. From reducing weight to just pumping the body with antioxidants for well-being, a lot of you must have tried it at some point, in an urge to adapt to a healthy lifestyle. Instead of using tea-bags for green tea, you could […] … learn more→