Understanding Boreout
Being chronically bored can be as dangerous as being burned out at work. Photo by Nubelson Fernandes on Unsplash Being bored at work is nothing unusual. In fact, if we…
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Literacy enrichment for young adults
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IN today’s environment, literacy as noted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) enables the ‘identification, understanding, interpretation, creation, and communication in an increasingly digital, text-mediated, information-rich…
Personal development through ‘unproductive’ activities
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It is always in our best interest to engage in productive activities and avoid unproductive ones to improve ourselves and feel accomplished in our lives. However, there are certain supposedly…
Tech and mental health
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(Above) Although its use in mental health treatment is still being explored, VR has proven itself as a welcoming addition into mental healthcare. The story by Forbes here; photo by…
How tech is revolutionising the health sector
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Globally, the healthcare sector is changing in a dramatic and progressive way due to rapid advancements in technology. It is also becoming one of most progressive and promising sectors, especially…
Thoughts on digital health
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We all know by now how technological advancement is transforming the way we live, work and play. The field of healthcare is no exception, especially as more people are using…
School holidays ‘to-do’ list
For the students among you, after months of classes and exams, the year-end break has finally arrived. Many of us tend to spend the school holidays catching up on TV…
Healthy eating habits for students
(Above) Always make time for breakfast, which can be as simple as a bowl of cereal with milk. Between assignments, final exams and maintaining a social life, if you’re a…
Why we should strive to stay fit and healthy
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In our studies or career, we sometimes tend to push ourselves beyond our physical, mental and emotional limits, thinking that we’re capable of overcoming any and all challenges. As a…