With the hustle and bustle of daily life, downturns in the economy and loss of job stability there is more stress and tension in modern living than ever before. In the interest of a work life and family life balance we all need to find ways to release our tension to relax for the benefit of our friends, family and colleagues. Power naps, or cat naps, have been found to help improve mood, memory, creativity and health, so they can be an excellent ...

  At some time in our lives everybody will have trouble getting to sleep. You lie in bed tossing and turning with your mind racing about work, relationships, finances or the big event that is going to happen the next day. You are tired and want to sleep but for some reason you can’t. Most people reject the option of taking medications to aid sleep, so what should you do? Here are 25 tips to fall asleep that you can use to set up reg ...

Cough can be categorized into dry (non-productive) or chesty (productive) cough.  A dry cough occurs when the throat and upper airways become inflamed. Patients cough without producing any mucus or phlegm in a dry cough. They often experience an uncomfortable tickling in the throat which begins the actual attacks of cough. Most coughs are acute in nature; they appear suddenly and normally do not last longer than 2-3 weeks. What causes dry ...

Cough is one of the most common symptoms of childhood illness. Although a cough may sound unpleasant, it is not usually a sign of a grave condition. In fact, coughing is a healthy and important reflex that helps protect the airways in the throat and chest. Cough is generally a self-limiting condition, which will usually get better within a few days. Researchers recommend simpler treatments such as fluids and paracetamol or ibuprofen to ease the ...

Caffeine is the most widely consumed drug in the world. Coffee addicts who switch to decaf for health reasons may not be as free from caffeine's clutches as they think. A study conducted by the researchers of University of Florida put forth that decaffeinated coffee is not entirely caffeine-free. Also, it is important to understand that there are a number of significant chemical compounds present in coffee, other than caffeine, which also have st ...