Author: Sofia Gercke

Pumpkin spice has no pumpkin, but it still casts a powerful spell every autumn. From mood boosts to antioxidants, here’s why this blend keeps us coming back.

More women in Asia are living with PCOS, often without realising it. Learn how hormones, diet, and stress combine to disrupt health and fertility.

The itch-scratch cycle is more than a bad habit – it is a physiological loop that traps millions with atopic dermatitis. Now, science is breaking the vicious itch-scratch cycle.

Touch is supposed to comfort – yet for those with sad nipple syndrome, nipple stimulation can bring unexpected sadness or anxiety.

Healthy lifestyle, low LDL…and still at risk? It could be lipoprotein(a), a genetic form of cholesterol, that is silently increases your risk of heart attack or stroke.

The Zeigarnik effect explains how our minds fixate on unfinished work – a mental loop that can boost productivity, or drain your energy if left unchecked.

Most people think of nurses at the bedside. But what about nurses who prevent hospital visits altogether? A new wave of patient support programmes is reshaping outcomes across Asia Pacific.

A job is not just a paycheck. It is part of who we are, how we spend our days, and how we see ourselves. So when we lose it, the impact is not just financial. It is emotional, social, and psychological.

From confirmation bias to the halo effect, cognitive biases distort the way we think and act. Here’s how these hidden shortcuts shape our decisions, and what we can do to overcome them.

Birth plans are great…until your baby has other plans. If you are expecting a little one soon, understanding the pros and cons of the different modes of delivery will help you make the best choice for yourself and your baby.