by Christine Morgan | Apr 28, 2011 | General health, Pregnancy & birth, psychology
The health news story that caught my eye today is about how being born in the spring may increase your risk for developing the eating disorder anorexia nervosa. According to a study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, babies born during March to June are...
by Christine Morgan | Apr 21, 2011 | General health, psychology
What makes you quake in your boots? Could it be the thought of being trapped in a confined space? Or how would you like to hold a snake or a spider? There again, perhaps going to the dentist is what makes your heart pound and your palms perspire. Well according to the...
by Christine Morgan | Apr 20, 2011 | General health
Let’s be clear (and especially for any children reading this). Swearing and bad language aren’t big, and neither are they clever. But by God, they can feel good if used in the right situation. Like when you hurt yourself, for instance. I’d always...
by Christine Morgan | Apr 15, 2011 | Food and drink, General health
If I had a substantial royalty cheque for each time I’ve written about vegetarianism and how it benefits health, I’d be considerably better off than I am today. There again, I’d only spend it all on braised tofu (as regular Riskfactorphobes Anonymous...
by Christine Morgan | Apr 14, 2011 | General health, Mind/body, psychology
There’s a fascinating story in today’s press about one of my favourite concepts: mind over matter. I’ve always suspected that what we think has a powerful effect on our physical health (let alone our mental health). And here’s more evidence...
