CHANGES to the law have finally made psychological abuse within a relationship illegal. The offence of coercive control now recognises that domestic abuse can take several forms and is not strictly limited to physical violence. The changes outlaw a number of things that were not previously covered by existing laws. Now, laws have now been enforced...
If you’ve noticed your child has become quite bratty, then chances are it could have something to do with entitlement issues. Sure, not all of this is the result of such, but it is something we as parents need to be aware of. We as mothers and fathers want to give our kids the world,...
hen starting a romantic relationship, chances are, you expect it to be filled with love, respect, and joyous experiences—to be additive to your life and supportive of your health. But sometimes, you might assume that a relationship is heading in that direction only to realize that you’re dating a narcissist. After all, the signs of narcissistic abuse can...
In 2018, when my marriage of 18 years ended, I moved out of my 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 3,000-square-foot house and began the search for a new home. The places I looked at were out of my budget, so I had to get creative. When I saw a trend of tiny houses on social media, I realized...
Jill Feldman doesn’t smoke, but she’s been vigilant about getting screened for lung cancer ever since the disease decimated her family. At 13, she lost two grandparents to it within weeks of each other. Just months later, her father was diagnosed, too, after complaining of a bad cough. He was only 41 when he died. When she...
Repeat after me: Self-love is not selfish! Enjoying your own company is not lonely! Spoiling yourself is not narcissistic! Love comes in many forms and shapes. We’ve been living in this world for thousands of years, and yet there is no right definition for this magical feeling. But one thing is absolutely sure – you cannot truly...
Here are the must-do exercises for women who are trying to lose weight or suffering from loose skin issues. In the process of losing weight and staying fit, women frequently make mistakes such as eating too little, not working out according to their body type and expecting immediate results. Moreover, many women are afraid of...
The so-called cult of celebrity has no shortage of disciples, but new research indicates that people who obsess over the lives of the rich and famous tend to achieve lower scores on cognitive tests. In the journal BMC Psychology, researchers explain that while celebrity worship appears to be linked to poorer intellectual capacities, it remains unclear if this fascination with cultural...
It’s no secret that there are a lot of things that can potentially impact your overall health. What food you eat, what habits you adopt or drop, and even how much sleep you get can have serious impacts on your wellbeing, but a new study by cardiologists reveals that of all the things you can...
The vestiges of what many believe to be a lost, ancient civilisation have been discovered off the coast of western India. What has been described as a vast city, stretching more than five miles (8km) long and two miles (3km) wide, was discovered 36 metres (120 feet) underwater in the Gulf of Khambhat (previously known as the Gulf...
These traits stem from a lack of emotional support in childhood. A healthy and happy childhood is largely reliant on having emotionally healthy carers. But the world isn’t always kind or easy, and some adults struggle to provide the love and support a child needs to feel safe. If emotional support is lacking in childhood,...
Your brain continues to work Think your brain is too old to learn new tricks, let alone keep cognitive decline at bay? That’s faulty reasoning. Research featured in the journal Cell: Stem Cell reveals that neurons continue to form in the part of the brain where memories are processed in your 40s, 50s and even your 90s. “Your brain...
