August 2012

Eating Disorder

In our world today, it is impossible to not be aware of one’s appearance or avail the options that exist to change it, from covering the grey in one’s hair to whitening teeth to cosmetic surgery. Weight loss and dieting seem to be fairly innocuous when thrown in with these. However, an eating disorder is very different from normal dieting to lose a few extra kilograms or pounds of weight or the occasional concern that someone may express over their appearance.

Blur The Boundary

Interestingly, my running has provided me with another tool to raise awareness about mental health and question perceptions even in everyday conversations. In addition to enhancing my own health, increasing my brain cells (neurogenesis – yes, research shows that running can do that!) and beating stress, I can also make a difference to our world, …

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Teenage Communal Chaos: Can we do anything about it?

With school begin the stresses of work and social activity. While teens thrive on their peer connections, parents fret about lack of sleep, social distractions and underachievement. It is important to remember that adolescence is a period of intense growth that should culminate in a well-defined sense of self, in addition to skills and knowledge …

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