Insomnia, And How To Get Better Sleep

Insomnia, And How To Get Better Sleep

Do you remember going out to a nightclub, party or pub in your late teens and twenties, getting home late – or more so early in the morning – and still being bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for class or work in the morning? Back in the day, and for many of us, sleep was...
Recognising Burnout, And How To Recover From It

Recognising Burnout, And How To Recover From It

“I walked across the lawn my knees and legs trembling. I finally had the night off from duty as a surgical resident. The adrenaline had stopped flowing and the realisation that there would be no calls tonight was almost a soothing bliss as I made my way home. There...
The Importance Of Your Annual Gynae Check-Up

The Importance Of Your Annual Gynae Check-Up

Going to the doctor takes effort. Frequently, we have to psyche ourselves up to do so, and are likely to only go when we have no choice. For women, a visit to the gynaecologist’s office is no cake walk, as we have to be ready to get completely naked, lie on our back,...
The Many Faces (And Hidden Truths) Of Stress

The Many Faces (And Hidden Truths) Of Stress

Stress. We have all experienced it at various points of our lives, typically starting from childhood. At that time, we may have had to deal with stressful situations at school or at home. As we got older, the stresses we experienced would most likely have become more...