Health

While it is easy to judge, it will only harm your own wellbeing says DESPINA NICOLA Our learned patterns are anchored beliefs from childhood. We view them as facts. We ...

The Whale is a horror film that taps into our fear of fatness says BETH YOUNGER I knew before seeing The Whale that it was a movie about a man ...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a term banded about but DR VASILIOS SILIVISTRIS looks at what it really means It is not the event that determines whether something is traumatic ...

Accepting your faults as part of who you are can turn them to your advantage says DESPINA NICOLA Never in my wildest dreams had I thought that I would be ...

Evangeline Mantzioris on what each colour does in our body Nutritionists will tell you to eat a rainbow of fruit and vegetables. This isn’t just because it looks nice ...

A few minutes a day can improve your muscle strength says KEN NOSAKA One of the most popular new year’s resolutions is to exercise more. Many of us set ...

But if I’m healthy the rest of the time, does it matter asks EMMA BECKETT The holidays are often called the ‘silly season’ – a time when we eat, drink ...

If you are looking to make a change in the new year, DR VASILIOS SILIVISTRIS looks at some of the most common Now the Christmas festivities are over, we are ...

CRAIG GUNN on why genetics, personality and coping mechanisms can make a difference After a good night out you may not be surprised when you wake up feeling rough the ...

The increase in rate of admissions for viral infections in public hospitals observed recently continues, spokesman for the state health services (Okypy), Charalambos Charilaou, told CNA on Tuesday. In particular ...

Even if low expectations have been programmed in since childhood, it is possible to adopt a brighter outlook and succeed says DESPINA NICOLA Children are like recorders, downloading material that ...

But this TikTok trend got one thing right says EMMA BECKETT If you follow health trends online, you might have heard about “chlorophyll water”. Claims range from clearing your skin, ...

This healthful beverage soared in popularity during Covid. Now, for the first time, it’s being brewed on the island – and sells out every month! Cyprus definitely has more than ...

If you find the festivities a difficult time of the year, there are steps to make it easier says DR VASILIOS SILIVISTRIS. Christmas is fast approaching and with it an ...

Although targeted at older people, it is also recommended for the younger generation says EVANGELINE MANTZIORIS You may have heard about the longevity diet, and its promise of an extended ...

There are several ways to remove blood stains from sheets. The first method is to dab the stain instead of rubbing it. Rubbing can cause the blood to set in ...

How can young people be raised when the instant gratification of a life online affects all aspects of their life asks DESPINA NICOLA Few would disagree that the young of ...

What position should I sleep in ask CHRISTIAN MORO and CHARLOTTE PHELPS After 50 years of research, eminent Stanford University sleep researcher William Dement reportedly said the only solid explanation he ...

Problems of the mind can be overcome in a variety of ways says Dr Vasilios Silivistris I am always asked the same question,‘What are the differences between psychology, psychiatry, ...

Medical device makers and scientists are working on new technologies to improve widely-used devices that assess potential heart and respiratory problems given mounting evidence that current ones could lead to ...

BRADLEY ELLIOTT on how to maintain it after middle age While it’s almost unnoticeable to begin with, nearly every cell, organ and biological process gets a little bit worse ...

At the nights draw in, it is time to look for some comfort in nature says MIRANDA TRINGIS The shorter days and cooler evenings, and even some rain, invite us ...

ALEX JOHNSTONE looks at the new research that points to why It’s long been popular advice for people looking to lose weight to avoid late night snacking. It’s ...

While making the wrong decision can have a massive impact on your life it is important to learn to see past it says DESPINA NICOLA A crucial decision can cause ...