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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
Diseases
09 Oct 2009
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults (adult ADHD)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults is a behavioural syndrome characterised by hyperactivity, impulsivity and/or inattention.
Chronic Pain
14 Sep 2009
Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN; pain after shingles)
Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) or enduring pain after shingles is a complication of herpes zoster (shingles) that mainly effects the elderly.
Blood
30 Jul 2009
What are drugs? An introduction to pharmacology
A drug is a chemical that interacts with proteins in the body to affect a physiological function. This is the general idea behind all medicine.…
