June 2009

Know Your Mind

know-your-mnd1Your emotional and psychological well-being is just as important as your physical health. Today we are recommending Know Your Mind for your bookshelf. This book is a comprehensive guide to more than 50 everyday emotional and psychological problems – a definitive resource for anyone seeking advice for themselves, or for a family member or friend. The only self-help book to be endorsed by the British Psychological Society, it offers: a clearly signposted A-Z guide to a wide range of psychological issues and concerns – from anxiety, stress and depression to eating problems, tantrums and other children’s issues, memory loss and bereavement; practical strategies for tackling these issues; positive steps to keep your mind happy and healthy; and, recommendations on where to turn for more help. Co-written by one of the UK’s leading clinical psychologists, Dr Daniel Freeman, and informed by the best evidence-based clinical practice, it distills the best and most up-to-date psychological research to provide both a concise summary of the proactive steps you can take to stay mentally healthy and a comprehensive reference guide to common problems.

Is happiness in our genes?

Image: Sheba Medical Centre

Image: Sheba Medical Centre

The pursuit of happiness characterizes the human condition. But for those suffering from stress, money trouble or chronic illness, a positive outlook on life can be difficult to find. Now, a Tel Aviv University researcher says we should look to our genes. [continue reading…]

Ouch!

Statue of Achilles thniskon (dying) at the Corfu Achilleion.

Statue of Achilles at the Corfu Achilleion.

As I hobble around today I draw no comfort from the  news release (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) that’s about to follow my whining! I am back on the exercise train- and, if you follow me on Twitter you may realize that I drag myself to the gym for much of the week. Oh, and did I mention how well its been going? That is until yesterday… changing up my program I added  1 minute of skipping to the end of my weight sets. I almost made it. My last set…..my last half minute of skipping … ouch there went my Achilles. Reading this press release today just rubs salt in the wound (so to speak). Alright , I know, I’m no spring chicken anymore and I need to pay heed to my crumbling bod!

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