Dietary supplements have become increasingly popular as more and more come into the market. But do you know what exactly dietary supplements actually are? Or how you should use them? In this blog, we will delve into the do’s and … Read more
Does my ADHD make it harder to quit smoking?
What is ADHD and how does ADHD affect me?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral condition that makes focusing on everyday requests and routines demanding (1). Living with this disorder, you might experience that daily challenges like getting organized, staying … Read more
Psychosomatic aspects of hypertension
High blood pressure or hypertension is a chronic medical condition in which the pressure in the arteries is elevated. Blood pressure is denoted by two numbers – the first number signifies our systolic (upper) pressure, while the second signifies diastolic … Read more
The psychological impact of hearing loss
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO, 2017), hearing loss affects 430 million people worldwide. It is also estimated that by 2050, nearly 2.5 billion people will have some degree of hearing impairment and at least 700 million will have … Read more
Carbs: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
Carbohydrates are important macronutrients that are required by our body daily. Carbohydrates provide us with glucose, vitamins and minerals. When eaten, glucose in our bloodstream increases and the pancreas secretes insulin, in our body cells the glucose is then broken … Read more
The Health Psychology Basics
What is Health Psychology?
Health psychology relates to the discipline of psychology’s specific educational, scientific, and professional contributions to the promotion and maintenance of health, the prevention and treatment of illness, the identification of etiologic and diagnostic correlates of health, … Read more
How to support someone with cancer
Breast cancer, leukaemia, lung cancer, melanoma, – cancer comes in many different forms, with many different symptoms. Every cancer patient’s experience is different and therefore, generalizing what kind of support they might need and wish for is not possible. According … Read more
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and the Low FODMAP Diet
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the digestive system. The exact cause of IBS is unknown and it is a diagnosis of medically unknown symptoms. These symptoms can vary from stomach cramps to bloating, diarrhea and … Read more
Your Brain on drugs: MDMA
Ecstasy, 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine or Molly are common names for the synthetic hallucinogenic drug widely known as MDMA. What does it do? Similar to other recreational drugs, MDMA causes euphoria and very distinct “prosocial effects”: MDMA makes its users feel like they … Read more
Your Brain on Drugs: Cocaine
Cocaine is a drug derived from the leaves of coca plant which is native to South America and is snorted, smoked or injected (“Commonly Used Drugs Charts | National Institute on Drug Abuse”, 2020). It is known as a social … Read more