A Public Health perspective on getting the risks and dangers of the Ebola virus in perspective. Ebola is a serious infectious disease, and should never be taken lightly. Yet it's easy for lack of understanding of this virus to give way to fear, when what we really need to tackle it is knowledge. A
What do you know about introverts? For those of you who are more extroverted, the quiet nature and aloofness of introverts may seem very mysterious and even intimidating sometimes. So to learn more about what’s really going on in their minds, here are 5 harsh things introverts want you to know. W
As concerns over the Zika virus and Microcephaly spread, the Risk Bites team considers five things worth knowing about the risks - especially if you are a woman living in a Zika-infected area, or will be visiting one. UPDATE: CDC have now confirmed a link between Zika and microcephaly USEFUL LINKS
What are the benefits and risks of using silver nanoparticles in consumer products, including colloidal silver? Risk Bites' Andrew Maynard looks at seven things you should know about this nanomaterial. Silver nano has been hitting the headlines for a few years now, both as a smart new technology fo
Do you struggle with depression? If so, do you have trouble describing it to other people? Do you ever feel like no matter what you say, they’ll just brush it off as a rough week or down period? Whether you’re coping with depression yourself or wanting to learn more about its symptoms, these a few t
Just over forty years ago, autism was first recognized as a distinct diagnosis in the DSM-III. Since then, awareness of autism has become widespread among the public and thankfully most of this has been respectful and positive. Unfortunately, there have also been unscientific myths about autism that
Just over forty years ago, autism was first recognized as a distinct diagnosis in the DSM-III. Since then, awareness of autism has become widespread among the public and thankfully most of this has been respectful and positive. Unfortunately, there have also been unscientific myths about autism that
What's the secret to life? What’s the key to finding real, lasting happiness and fulfillment? How do we make all our dreams come true? In order to answer these questions, we need to be aware of what doesn't make us happy and the things that are holding us back from living a great, fulfilling life.
Do you know someone suffering from depression? Do you wonder what’s going on in their minds? Depression is a serious mental illness that affects millions of people. To watch PART 1, click on the link below: 6 Things People With Depression Want You to Know (PART 1) https://alugha.com/videos/ded3e
Have you been feeling tired all the time recently? Perhaps you’ve been feeling more drained and exhausted lately compared to in the past but don’t know why. There are a number of reasons that could contribute to a lack of energy and some may be affecting you without you knowing it. Here are a few ba
Are you looking for tips on understanding others better and their behavior? If psychology has taught us anything, it’s that people are complicated. While there’s no quick and easy way to assess a person’s true character and motivations, there are a few tips and tricks that can help you gain insight
Do you know someone suffering from depression? Do you wonder what’s going on in their minds? Depression is a serious mental illness that affects millions of people. And even though it’s been widely discussed in recent years, there are still so many misconceptions about what it actually is. With al
