by Kieran Legg | Sep 4, 2023 | Health
We’ve been told time and time again that laughter is the best medicine, but besides keeping stand-up comedians in business, there’s been little science to back up this grinning prescription. However, new research has confirmed that a daily dose of comedy might be one...
by Kieran Legg | Sep 1, 2023 | Nutrition
Depression rates are at an all-time high with the World Health Organization estimating that around 5% of adults are battling with the disorder. The reasons are manyfold, but some researchers posit that the pandemic heightened feelings of isolation putting many on a...
by Art Mukhari | Jul 14, 2023 | Mental Health
A significant portion of South Africa’s population, over 25%, experiences depression. Surprisingly, only 25% of those affected actively seek the necessary help. The South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP) is using the July month to highlight the...
by Mens Health | Sep 21, 2022 | Health
Depression is an epidemic. The disorder affects 3.8% of the world’s population, but fewer than half of them seek treatment for it, according to the World Health Organization. How come? There’s a stigma attached to the disorder that keeps sufferers from reaching...
by Mens Health | Aug 3, 2022 | Health
Ever wondered why your mood tanks during the colder months? While you could chalk this dip up to the icy climes, you might be suffering from more than just the winter blues. You could have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a condition where individuals experience...