We often underestimate the power of touch. Despite that it develops first and affects our perception of stimuli, building relationships, and communication, little research has been done. Virginia Satir, an American psychotherapist, has proven that we need four hugs a day to survive, eight to feel good, and twelve to develop. As we rush through […]
Very often, elderly people complain of various ailments. One of them is a problem with falling asleep or staying asleep. We’re used to the general opinion that seniors don’t need much rest, and while that’s true, it doesn’t mean they don’t need any sleep at all. Whatever the age, a person has an unconditional need […]
Insomnia is one of the most common health problems in the elderly. Women are more likely to complain about this ailment, but that doesn’t mean that men aren’t affected as well. What do we mean by sleep problems? Both the quality of sleep and its length and the time it takes to fall asleep. Many […]
Sleep problems are most often associated with psychological factors, such as stress at work or a fight with a partner. Sometimes we also attribute sleep deprivation to accompanying health dysfunctions, e.g., a cold or migraine. Meanwhile, it turns out that it could be our diet that is the source of numerous problems with a good […]
Sleeping even 16 minutes less than needed can cause serious problems with the ability to focus and concentrate the next day. Irregular sleep can, therefore, complicate our private and professional lives, fueling a vicious circle of stress and fatigue. What do scientists say about our habits? How can we solve the problem of irregular or […]
Depression in the elderly and the weighted blanket Did you know that every 7th person over 60 suffers from depression? The Central Statistical Office reports that 20% of seniors suffer from depression. However, it is important to know that these figures are understated, as many patients do not report symptoms of this disease to doctors, […]
They can listen with attention and interest and provide advice and support in difficult moments, so they make great friends. However, they themselves bear a considerable cost for this. Highly sensitive people feel the world a little differently than others – more intensely, deeper, and definitely, more emotionally. As a result, the needs of highly […]
The compulsory home office shift has fulfiled our visions of working in pyjamas, with legs propped up on a coffee table and pleasant walks whenever we feel like taking a break. Fortunately, we quickly shook off these utopian fantasies and began to face the reality of working from home. Home is where we live, rest, […]
Depression is one of the most common, and at the same time, the most dangerous mental disorder, affecting approx. 10% of the population. This disease can affect anyone, regardless of skin colour, age, or gender, and sometimes regardless of genetics. How can you live in a way so as not to fall into depression? Is […]
In a few months, the coronavirus revolutionised the entire world, changing our everyday life and the habits associated with it. Although the home office seemed to be a real salvation for many of us and a welcomed detachment from tedious office reality, it turned out to be quite different. While looking for more convenient solutions, […]
