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In Idleness…Giving Our Mind a Chance to Think Creatively

By Saikat ⋅ July 7, 2008 ⋅ 3 comments

“Compared to what we ought to be, we are half awake. We are making use of only a small part of our mental resources.”
- William James
We live in a 24×7 world. The chaos of outside demanding our constant attention. Pressing deadlines, peremptory decisions and demanding schedules make for constant ‘rush hour’ days. It was [...]

Is The PC A Silent Assassin?

By Saikat ⋅ July 1, 2008 ⋅ One comment

The personal computer is our best friend. To some, it is the proverbial genie in the lamp. Information wishes just a click away. Most of us cannot imagine a waking day without it, but perhaps it is time to put on the screensaver and think about the harm our computer habits may be wrecking on [...]

“Social Viagra” Could Battle Shyness And Anxiety

By Andrew ⋅ June 26, 2008 ⋅ One comment

A new drug, oxytocin, also known as “Social Viagra” could be used to alleviate the symptoms of general shyness and anxiety according to small scale research carried out at Zurich University in Switzerland. Oxytocin is a naturally occurring hormone found in the brain and is released during childbirth to aid bonding between mother and child. [...]

Quicktips: Stress Relief

By Andrew ⋅ June 9, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Sometimes a long day, no matter how productive, can bring a large amount of stress. Whether it be from a series of confidence-bashing emails, personal issues or just exhaustion brought about from simply overworking, this stress can build up causing production levels to drop, alongside emotional contentment. To combat this stress it’s extremely important to [...]

Stressed? Buy An Xbox!

By Andrew ⋅ May 28, 2008 ⋅ One comment

You wouldn’t expect to be told by your doctor to go play Grand Theft Auto or Mario Kart when the world gets a little too heavy on your shoulders, but according to one study carried out at Massachusetts General Hospital ’s Center For Mental Health video games can indeed help to relieve everyday stress and [...]

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