What is bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder or formerly manic depression is a mental illness characterized by dramatic changes in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to carry out daily activities. Changes include emotional swings with intense joy and increased activity or intense sadness and lack of interest. These episodes occur several times over time…

We all face stress from time to time due to major changes that may occur in our lives and which exert intense psychological pressure on us. A move, a financial hardship or a change in work environment are just a few circumstances that can trigger feelings of stress. However, when…

Waking up. Two words, thousands of emotions. For many it’s a habit, for others it’s a necessity and for some it’s a pain. …

Do you exercise, but cannot lose weight? You may be going to the gym and spending a lot of your time there. You may not just lift weights, but join group programs, do aerobic exercise and sweat a lot. You may see some change in your body, but it may…

Obstructive sleep apnea can be diagnosed easily and quickly within five minutes by completing a special eight-question questionnaire. It is a useful tool for doctors, to detect people who are likely to suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. The relationship between sleep and good health Sleep, along with food, water and breathing, is a basic biological pillar of…

You dream that the holidays will begin and your mind will be emptied of thoughts and worries. Most of us live with an incessant flow of activities and obligations in our daily lives and hope in the few days of summer vacation to recover from the fatigue of a whole…

Many people around us irritate us every day! Some more and some less! When our contact with these people is reduced, it is relatively painless. But what happens when that person is your employer or even your mom? Then, we come back to ourselves and look for ways we can…

Swimming is undoubtedly one of the most effective sports for exercising your entire body. Make the most of it by following these tips. On a hot day, swimming in the pool or in the sea is all you need to cool off and recharge. And, of course, to exercise. Don’t…

Are you exercising properly? Are you drinking enough water and following a balanced diet? Getting rid of belly fat isn’t just important for appearance. Excess abdominal fat is a harbinger of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance and certain types of cancer. So if exercise and diet aren’t working…