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Depression
Depression is a biological illness that effects behaviour, thoughts and feelings. Although depression can be caused by or worsened by life problems, medical research has shown that depression occurs as a result of a chemical imbalance in the brain, just as many other diseases such as diabetes, involve chemical imbalances. Almost all of us have, at one point or another, experienced feelings of unhappiness “a blue mood” that could be associated with a disruptive life event. However, a pervasive feeling of sadness that lasts for more than two weeks, and affects our general functioning is a sign of depression. Some common symptoms of depression include: Changes in sleep habits, like…
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Nico Demon
Quitting smoking was never on my list of priorities. I’m young and generally healthy and so logically there is no reason whatsoever to quit smoking, right? For God’s sake, I am 26 years old. I mean people who quit smoking are usually middle aged, or suffer from asthma or have just discovered a deadly disease. Other than that, there is no real reason to quit smoking, right?WRONG WRONG WRONG. Last week, I had to interview someone for an article I was writing. For once I had made the appointment on time and was therefore feeling rather graceful. I walked into the entrance of the building and found the bawab informing…
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THE ART OF BEING LAZY, A QUICK GUIDE
We’re all lazy, we try not to be, but you know and I know that if you can, you’d sleep right through the day. Being lazy is an art form that not a lot of people know how to pull off, for some people being lazy is a full time job, a 24/7 full time job. Waking up every morning is the first step to being lazy, wake up early, get out of bed and have a hearty breakfast, being lazy on an empty stomach takes away from energy better spent on laziness. Now the first thing you do after waking and eating your breakfast, is get your ass on…
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WHY YOUR LAST JOB IS LIKE YOUR EX
There is a period of time when you separate from your significant other that you feel remorse for leaving them, you look at their pictures and feel the regret, you think you will never find that connection again with anyone else and when you see them, they seem to be having more fun without you. You think of calling them and begging them to take you back. You know it’s bad for you, the relationship never worked out and yet we look back at the good old days, always thinking that maybe we would be better off with them. Maybe just maybe they would take you back. But in reality, you know…
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BREAST SELF EXAM
DID YOU KNOW Breast cancer risk increases with age and every woman is at risk. Every 13 minutes a woman dies of breast cancer. Seventy-seven percent of women with breast cancer are over 50. Risks for breast cancer include a family history, delaying pregnancy until after age 30 or never becoming pregnant, early menstruation (before age 12), late menopause (after age 55), current use or use in the last ten years of oral contraceptives, and daily consumption of alcohol. Early detection of breast cancer, through monthly breast self-exam and particularly early mammography after age 40, offers the best chance for survival. Ninety-six percent of women who find and treat breast…
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Part 6: Baby Skills
Have you ever been bored by new parents telling you for the tenth time how cute their baby is when they blink; or sort of smile or make an incomprehensible sound? Well it’s not really their fault. They have been so excited by the arrival of this baby that when it finally arrives and doesn’t react, it is no wonder that they are desperate for any sign of communication. These early months may seem rather quiet but babies are actually going through tremendous internal changes. The brain is developing and reorganising itself, and the muscles and organs continue to develop and mature. It is a very important time for the…
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Quick and Easy Canapés
Canapés don’t have to be elaborate to make an impression. In fact, some of the simplest combinations can yield the tastiest results. A canapé, by definition, is “a piece of bread, cracker or pastry which is topped with cheese, caviar or a similar savoury topping”. A Few Helpful Tips: A Few Simple Ideas Add one of the following ingredients to softened cream cheese and spread on the foundation of your choice. Garnish as desired. A Few Simple Combinations Photo by Vidal Balielo Jr.
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Veronika Decides to Die
When Paulo Coelho (The Alchemist) was a young man, his parents had him committed to mental hospitals three times because he wanted to be an artist–an unacceptable profession in Brazil at the time. During his numerous forced incarcerations he vowed to write some day about his experiences and the injustices of involuntary commitment. In this fable-like novel, Coelho makes good on his promise, with the creation of a fictional character named Veronika who decides to kill herself when faced with all that is wrong with the world and how powerless she feels to change anything. Although she survives her initial suicide attempt, she is committed to a mental hospital where…
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How to Makeover Your Man
Horrified by what your man calls fashion? Looking to revamp your man’s style? Whether it’s for a special occasion or just a change of pace, a makeover can be a great way to boost his confidence and help him look and feel his best. In this article, we’ll show you how to give your man a makeover that will leave him looking and feeling great. Well you have 3 options: a) Threaten to burn all his clothes.b) Tell him you won’t go out with him in public if he doesn’t improve his image.c) Or you could try these simple steps: Photo by Andrea Piacquadio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/pensive-young-woman-choosing-outfit-while-dressing-in-light-vintage-bedroom-3768580/
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THE BIOLOGICAL CLOCK
A conversation with girlfriends about 4 years ago would have sounded something like this: “Oh I definitely don’t want to get married yet, it’s still too early for me. I still want a career and travel and there’s a lot I need to get out of my system before I make such a huge commitment”. Today, things may sound a little different. It is not that I have changed my mind about my career, or the travel I want to do, or the “things” that I need to get out of my system, it’s just that now I (and most other women of my age) am on a biological stopwatch.…
