finger on
the pulse
Listen
up
Hug
it out
If you’re an adult with ADHD, you probably already know how it can strain your
relationships, disrupt the running of your household, and increase stress and tension
between you and your partner. Symptoms such as inattention, impulsivity and
inner restlessness can make it seem like you’re not listening or like you’re not giving
your full attention to the person you’re with. To minimise the way ADHD affects your
relationships:
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Share your feelings. Unexpressed emotions can lead to frustration and
misunderstandings.
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Beef up your communication. Focus on active listening skills when someone else is
speaking. Make eye contact to increase your focus. If your
mind wanders, ask the other person to repeat what he
or she said.
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Trade places. When you recognise the effect
that what you say or do has on others, it helps
foster a stronger bond. When communicating,
put yourself in the other person’s shoes, and
pay attention to his or her reactions.
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Show your gratitude. You’ll get along
better with others when they feel
appreciated. Look for opportunities to say
thank you or I love you. And dole out extra
hugs and pats on the back to show your
appreciation.
source:
Real Age
Stick to this percentage
or higher of cocoa in your
Valentine’s Day chocolates to
enjoy heart-healthy benefits.
If your sex drive takes a nosedive, you may be able to give your love life a mini pick-
me-up with foods. Here’s a list of libido-boosting victuals:
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An apple a day helps keep bad breath away (and your partner closer than
ever).
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Asparagus is rich in vitamin E, a key nutrient for hormone-building.
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Bananas contain bromelain, an enzyme thought to boost male libido.
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Celery is high in androsterone, a hormone released in male sweat that turns
women on.
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Figs are rich in amino acids that may set your desire afire.
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Garlic might cancel the sweet breath provided by the apples, but it can also
boost blood flow to sexual organs.
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Oysters have lots of zinc, an ingredient necessary for the production of
testosterone.
source:
Real Age
Regular embraces can lower the risk of
heart disease, combat stress and fatigue,
boost the immune system, fight infections
and ease depression, according to a
recent study. Just ten seconds of hugging
can lower blood pressure and after
this time elapses, levels of feel-good
hormones such as oxytocin increase,
while the amounts of stress chemicals,
including cortisol, drop. “The positive
emotional experience of hugging gives
rise to biochemical and physiological
reactions,” says psychologist Dr Jan
Astrom, who led the study, which was
published in the journal
Comprehensive
Psychology
.
A second study has also
found that after ten seconds of hugging,
levels of various hormones in men and
women aged 20 to 49 changed.
source:
news.com.au
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