Children know when parents are suppressing their stress

Children know when parents are suppressing their stress

This is likely to happen during this time when people are observing the stay-at-home measure aimed at curbing the COVID -19 spread. The research study conducted on 107 parents, half of whom were fathers. Each parent and child was asked to write down five topics that caused conflict between them. The parents were then subjected…

Did you Know Sleep is Therapeutic?

Did you Know Sleep is Therapeutic?

“Hi Kunle, judging from the redness of your eyes, I doubt if you slept well last night.” “Sleep well?” Kunle quipped, “Who sleeps well these days with the rising bills, job cuts, and ever-increasing responsibilities?”   Maybe you sleep only when exhausted, but beyond resting your tired eyes, sleep is therapeutic; sleep has several health…

Memory Loss in Young Adults: Causes and Solutions

Memory Loss in Young Adults: Causes and Solutions

Memory slips can occur in young adults just as in older adults, but what changes is the explanation younger adults give for it. Older adults are usually worried about their brain health and an eventual decline in memory, but younger adults are rarely concerned with this. Many times, forgetfulness is seen as inconsequential but in…

Psychosomatism: Physical Symptoms Caused By My Mind

Psychosomatism: Physical Symptoms Caused By My Mind

“Labake has been having continuous terrible headaches. Her heart starts racing out of the blue and she experiences terrible chest pains. She’s convinced she has a chronic disorder of some sort, maybe hypertension or another heart disease. But her doctor says her symptoms are psychosomatic, what does that even mean?”   The word psychosomatic is derived…