Friendship – Urbanatural

The Sky Gets Dark, Slowly

February 3, 2020 Urbanatural

Mao Dun literary prize winner Zhou Daxin’s latest novel to be published, “The Sky Gets Dark, Slowly”, is a sensitive exploration of old age and the complex, hidden emotional worlds of the elderly in a rapidly ageing population. In it he writes, “…Many elderly speak as though they know everything, but of old age they are in fact as ignorant as children. Many elderly are in fact, completely unprepared for what they are to face when it comes to getting old and the road that lays ahead of them. In…

7 things about Friendship

February 26, 2019 Urbanatural

by Brahma Kumaris Everyone loves to have a good friend in their life, someone we can depend on. Listed below are examples of the rapport good friends share. If we can apply all these great qualities we express toward our best friend to everyone in the world, be our friend our enemy, we will make rapid spiritual progress. We can remind our self that if I can be supportive, non-judgmental etc. towards one person, it shows that I have that quality in me and I can exhibit that towards everyone else.…

Happy Valentine’s Day Special: Here is why being in love may be good for your heart!

February 14, 2019 Urbanatural

Valentine’s Day on 14th of February every year celebrates love and the little quirks of it. When it comes to your health, being in love may be good news for your heart’s health. Valentine’s Day on 14th of February every year celebrates love and the little quirks of it. It brings back the spark in relationships and gives everyone a chance to celebrate their love and their partner. People exchange gifts, go out on dates, plan things for their significant other and celebrate love. The feeling of being in love is…

Understanding the Addiction to Bodybuilding

June 15, 2018June 15, 2018 Urbanatural

By Mark Goddard At some point we are all impressed by a perfect physique. Indeed, some bodies really do look like sculpted works of art. And yet even care for one’s body can be taken too far. Everyone has seen those freakishly muscular men, oiled and tanned, who devote hours each day to weight-lifting. While for most this is merely a hobby, for others it becomes addictive, even harmful. Why Bodybuilding? It is often said that a true addict (meaning someone with an addictive personality) could become addicted to anything. The…

Strong adolescence friendship bond may boost mental health

September 11, 2017 Urbanatural

Researchers found that teens who prioritised close friendships at age 15 had lower social anxiety, an increased sense of self-worth and fewer symptoms of depression by the time they reached age 25 than their peers. Close friendships may encourage supportive experiences. Worried over your son or daughter being too friendly with his or her mates? Take heart, having strong and intimate friendships during adolescence may help improve several aspects of mental health such as anxiety, social acceptance, self-worth and symptoms of depression, researchers say. “Our research found that the quality…