Psychiatry

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD)
Diseases 19 Jan 2010

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD)

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder is characterised by absent or diminished sexual interest and desire, and lack of motivation to become sexually aroused.
Nutrition and Brain Health
Children's health 14 Jan 2010

Nutrition and Brain Health

The effect of certain foods on brain development, mood disorders, cognition (thinking), disease states and aging has promised to be an essential area of research,…
Ring in the New Year
Blood 23 Dec 2009

Ring in the New Year

New Year’s Eve: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times … New Year’s Eve is possibly the biggest party of the year, often leading to the biggest hangover of the year. Do you recognise the words “I’m never drinking again”? We’ve all said them and…
Tips for Spending More Time with Family
Children's health 22 Dec 2009

Tips for Spending More Time with Family

Spending time with the family doing enjoyable things together contributes to emotional health and wellbeing, but the past several decades have seen considerable changes in…
Tips for Improving Mental Health
Children's health 22 Dec 2009

Tips for Improving Mental Health

Mental health refers not only to the absence of mental illness, but also to an our ability to function in an emotionally and intellectually positive…
Reducing stress
Children's health 21 Dec 2009

Reducing stress

Stress is a common condition that can have serious adverse effects on an individual's quality of life and health. It occurs when an individual feels…
Avoiding stress over the festive season
Children's health 17 Dec 2009

Avoiding stress over the festive season

The festive season is a time when many people are busy enjoying time with friends and family, however it can also be a stressful time…
Exercise for brain health
Children's Health 07 Dec 2009

Exercise for brain health

Physical activity has repeatedly been shown to influence psychology and neurology. Exercise significantly improves cognition (thinking), decreases stress and anxiety, improves self-esteem and decreases depression.
Effects of Mental Activity on Health
Children's health 04 Dec 2009

Effects of Mental Activity on Health

From the start of life till the end, mental activity is an important aspect of life. The protective, emotional, physical, psychological and neurological effects of…