Mindfully Healing

Emotional struggles can be difficult to identify, especially when it comes to our loved ones. It is crucial to pay attention to the well-being of those around us, as emotional distress can impact their overall quality of life. In this…

People who are particularly neurotic may benefit from this group of common foods — plus exercise. People who eat more fermented foods have lower social anxiety, a new study finds. The benefit is particularly noticeable amongst people who are highly neurotic. Neurotic people are prone to anxiety. Fermented foods that are a regular part of the Western diet include milk, cheese, yoghurt and bread. They typically contain probiotics, which are likely behind the benefit. Professor Matthew Hilimire, one of the study’s authors, said: “It is likely that the probiotics in

Have you ever wondered why some relationships seem to flourish while others crumble under the weight of stress and conflict The answer might lie in a fascinating concept known as oxytoxic. Understanding this phenomenon can offer valuable insights into our…

Missing out these simple parenting behaviours increases suicide risk in adolescents. Children who are not shown by their parents that they care are significantly more likely to contemplate suicide, research shows. The study’s authors identified three behaviours which, when lacking, were linked to suicidal thoughts in adolescence: Telling the child they are proud of them. Telling the child they have done a good job. Helping them with their homework. Adolescents who were rarely or never told by their parents they were proud of them were five times more likely to