January 13, 2020
Valentine’s gift ideas for your fitness obsessed lady
This Valentine’s, add a healthy kick to your loved ones’ gifts.
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November 22, 2019
Learn how to make and keep friends
Make and keep friends by socialising in the right way.
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May 3, 2019
Here’s how to make friends as an introvert
Many introverts end up lonely because they’d rather avoid social situations that make them feel stressed out. If you’re an introverted student, don’t worry. There are ways that you can make friends without attending a party.
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May 3, 2019
How a six-second kiss can affect your relationship
Did you know that kissing has loads of mental and physical benefits? Science shows that kissing triggers your brain to release feel-good chemicals by igniting the pleasure centres of the brain.
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March 19, 2019
How to get over your ex – according to science
For most people, a break-up usually involves some degree of pain and shock. Strategies for getting over your ex can range from listening to your favourite song for weeks on end, or hopping on to a dating app to perk yourself up with a rebound. While those may bring you short-term satisfaction, science offers some other solutions.
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January 23, 2019
Help for emotional abuse
Your significant other has never hit or shouted at you, so why do they make you feel so bad all the time? It may be emotional abuse. From black-and-blue bruises to cuts and grazes, physical abuse leaves behind easy-to-spot traces. But the effects of emotional abuse can be harder to identify, and knowing when its happening to you is often trickier. Like physical abuse, emotional abuse refers to an attempt to control another person. Although there isn’t any physical harm, emotions are the abuser’s weapon of choice. There’s a misconception that emotional abuse only involves your partner shouting or swearing…
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December 3, 2018
The science behind falling in love
It’s a beautiful day, but instead of enjoying it, you’ve been cooped up at home for hours, staring at your phone. You’ve been waiting for your date from the previous night to finally text you back. You can’t eat, sleep or stop thinking about the person. What’s wrong with you? Well, you’re falling in love. And surprisingly, this has more to do with your brain than your heart. From your brain to your heart You may think that romantic feelings come from your heart, but it all begins with your brain. For example, when a stranger walks into a room,…
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November 27, 2018
7 steps to a happy marriage
So, you’ve said your vows to your loved one. Now it’s time to fulfil your promises by being the best partner you can be. A happy marriage is not an overnight success; it takes time, commitment and action to keep your relationship strong. Make your marriage work Clinical psychologist and marriage researcher Dr John Gottman and his colleagues studied hundreds of relationships, including both newlyweds and long-term couples. These study participants were interviewed and asked questions about their relationships. During the interviews, video recordings were made of each couple and how they interacted with their partner, while at the same…
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May 11, 2018
Are you feeling lonely at university? There is help!
It’s the time of your life! You’re all on your own with all the freedom in the world. Being at university can be one of the most exciting times of your life. But, it can come with a downside. It may be the first time you’re away from home, and – for some – all your family and friends. But don’t worry – you’re not alone! Homesickness Feeling homesick at university is normal and you’re most likely to feel that way at first. This is because you’ve left behind everything that you’re familiar with; friends, family and your usual environment.…
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March 7, 2018
Is your soulmate out there? The truth about compatibility
You both enjoy long walks on the beach, chocolate ice-cream and reading. You finish each other’s sentences and it feels like you’ve known each other for a lifetime. You must be soulmates, right? Not necessarily. Just because you and your sweetheart are on the same wavelength, it doesn’t mean it’s forever. It seems logical to search for someone who has the same values as you, and enjoys similar activities, but research suggests that compatibility may not be the only key to finding your one true love. A closer look Dr Ted Hudson of the University of Texas did a study…
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