Does the 9-5 workday maximise efficiency? Or would companies be better off paying attention to employee chronotype? Do you think of yourself as a ‘lark’ or an ‘owl?’ Researchers long ago began to divide people into two groups – larks, the early risers and owls, the late nighters, whose levels of efficiency are based on
Dubai — It’s that time of year again. Almost as quickly as the summer school vacation came around, it’s now coming to an end again this week. Aside from the obvious preparation when it comes to getting students into back-to-school mode, preparing both parents and children mentally and emotionally for the new term is just
Here’s what’s causing you the post-holiday blues and how you can fix them Break time is over and real life is beckoning. Are you feeling a sense of dread? Are you suffering from the post-holiday blues? We’ll let you in on a badly kept secret: it’s not that unusual to feel a dip in your
UAE’s doctors turn to Botox to treat more and more medical conditions. The toxin is now widely used by medics to manage everything from muscle spasms to bladder complaints. It is the cosmetic procedure that has been on everyone’s lips in recent weeks – and there is more to Botox than there might appear on
Earlier this year, a group of psychiatrists published a paper in the World Journal of Biological Psychiatry, warning of the potential effects of LED lighting on mental illness. It raised concerns about the influence of blue light, emitted by LED bulbs and digital gadgets, on sleep, and other circadian-mediated symptoms. Although studies show that exposure
Here’s what a cult really is and why if you see someone struggling with one, it’s best to take action If he jumped off a building, would you take a leap too? The usual answer, when the question is posed, is a giggle and a headshake. But when the search for identity leads you to
Do you have trouble keeping your eyes open at work? Does an overpowering urge for shut-eye strike you when you drive? Or are you guilty of dozing off during a conversation? If any of this sounds familiar, it’s time you did something about it. As it turns out, the condition – drowsiness – is becoming
June saw two high-profile suicides happen within three days of each other – fashion designer and entrepreneur Kate Spade, and chef and TV host Anthony Bourdain. While it has once again brought the focus of the public eye on mental health issues including depression, this is no new ball game. Just earlier this year, Avicii
When two become one, it’s easy to assume what’s yours is theirs and vice versa. But the very nature of technology is forcing couples to redefine the rules Privacy in marriage – is there such a thing when two become one? That was the hot talking point of a recent editorial meeting. The debate is
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