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Mental Well-being

The Ripple Effect: How Helping Others Boosts Your Own Mental Well-being

Perhaps it was shouting at a friend for coffee, helping an elderly neighbour carry groceries, or even just complimenting a stranger. They were having a miserable day. It’s not only your imagination; helping others will help you to raise your mood. We refer to it as the ripple effect: those little deeds of compassion radiating […]

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Intermittent Fasting

Exploring Intermittent Fasting for Enhanced Metabolic Flexibility

Metabolic flexibility refers to the capacity of an organism to adjust fuel oxidation according to the availability of fuel, which is essential for energy balance and optimal health. Intermittent fasting (IF) is a promising intervention for enhancing metabolic flexibility. This blog discusses the intersection of intermittent fasting and metabolic health, including how shifting eating patterns

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Crisis Situations

The Mental Health Benefits of Volunteering in Crisis Situations

Volunteering in times of crisis provides you particularly with a sense of purpose and contact. By helping others, you are diverted from personal problems, which in turn makes you more thankful and emotionally resilient. Relating to different communities is a source of new friendships but also, in particular, an important intervention in resilience and coping.

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