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Level up your life before 2025
With 2025 less than a month away, it is natural to reflect on where you stand in life. Are you feeling a pang of disappointment or stressed out if you
Overcoming Insomnia
The art and science of Feng Shui is a collection of practical, tried and true ideas about how to create living and working environments that support,
You can’t just snap out of Depression
After years marked by crises and loss, the conversation around depression in Sri Lanka is more urgent than ever. But what does depression truly mean,
The not-so-sweet side of a flavour-filled puff: Delving into the youth vape trap
The sight of a group of huddled youngsters in good spirits sharing giggles and stories is enough to make anyone older reminisce about their own youthf
The impact of childhood attachments on adult relationships
Did you know that every hug, smile and conversation we have with other people is most likely influenced by invisible patterns from our childhood?
Grief and Healing After a Suicide: Why Communities Must Come Together
The recent deaths of school students have left an unimaginable void in their families, schools, and our broader community. This tragedy isn’t someth
Hello 2050! What’s cooking?
Take a quick moment to recall your last grocery shopping trip. Some white rice, a handful of apples, a few bags of leafy greens and perhaps even a
The science behind motivation
Imagine waking up each day with a clear purpose, feeling ready to face whatever comes your way. What keeps us going even when things get tough or our
Dual nature of stress: is it harmful or helpful?
Imagine preparing for a big presentation at work, feeling a rush of adrenaline that sharpens your focus and drives you to perform at your best. Now pi
Raise a forest at home - a step to breathe better!
For many of us, our homes provide us with a safe sanctuary - a place to rest and unwind after a long day, space to enjoy our hobbies, and most importa
Guard your senses: Strategies to Protect Your Five Senses in a Stimulating World
Our senses- sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch, help us to perceive and experience everything around us. They play important roles in our daily l
Health Problems to Watch Out for After 50
As we get older, our bodies change, particularly after we reach 50 years and we may have various health issues. According to Dr Sarath Paranavitane r
Alternative Therapies to deal with Depression - Part 2
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES FOR DEPRESSION? HOW SUCCESSFUL IS THIS TREATMENT? WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THIS TREATMENT? WHAT ARE TH
Alternative Therapies to deal with Depression
Depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel , think, act and perceive the world. Some people find compleme
From hulk to hero: How to channel your inner anger for good
We have all been there. Stuck in traffic, dealing with a demanding boss or facing a frustrating situation. It is normal to feel anger bubbling up insi
Sleep Your Way to Success: How Rest Boosts Your Brainpower and Creativity
Forget expensive energy drinks and brain-boosting supplements. The secret weapon for peak physical and mental performance and even unlocking your crea
Feeling Like You’re About to Snap? International Panic Day Offers a Reset Button
Work piles up as the deadline only grows closer - a mediocre job for mediocre pay. The thought of your monthly utility bills has kept you up at night,
Common Thyroid Disorders
Problems with the Thyroid include a variety of disorders that can result in the gland producing too little thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism) or too mu
Salmonellosis
Salmonellosis is an infection with a bacteria called Salmonella. We had a chat with Dr Shehan Silva, a Consultant Physician with Special Interest in
From Frustration to Feeding Freedom: Dr Bharathi Baranage on Transforming Breastfeeding Support
The new mother stared at her crying newborn, a knot of worry tightening in her stomach. Breastfeeding, something that seemed natural, felt frustrating
Eating for your blood type - does it matter?
For the majority of us, planning and consuming a balanced diet daily can be a difficult and time-consuming task. But what if there is an already-devel
From Monster to Playground: Conquering Your Gym Anxieties
Let’s be honest, the gym has always been my personal monster lair. The idea of walking in, clueless and clumsy, surrounded by sculpted gym rats pump
The Importance of Good Nutrition
People with healthy eating patterns live longer and are at lower risk of serious health problems. Good nutrition means that your body gets all the nut
Debunking some common nutrition myths
When it comes to nutrition, it is important to not buy into every tip you hear. To separate fact from fiction to help you make healthier choices, let
Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic or long-lasting health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. It is a common ailment among many today. You
Keep An Eye
Getting your eyes tested regularly is vital even if your vision seems to be fine. Such tests allow a specialist doctor to monitor your eyes for vision
Dealing with Dementia: Advice for families of patients
Dementia is a condition that usually affects older adults. The two common types of it are Alzheimer’s disease and Vascular Dementia. Whilst the loss
Caring for the Elderly
Taking care of the elderly or your ageing parents is a responsibility we must all take. After all, they nurture us, educate us, provide for us and are
Accidents at home…
We chat to Consultant Family Physician Dr Sarath Paranavitane, to ask him about how to avoid accidents at home and what needs to be in every First Ai
Dentistry in 2023: What we need to know…
Dentistry is a very interesting subspecialty of Medicine. This sub speciality was derived when the physicians realised that the issues arising from or
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