addiction

Dr Karen Bridgman presents the case of a man who wanted to stop smoking. He had tried the various pharmacological remedies with little success so he wanted something he could do indefinitely and that would improve his health — not just reduce the symptoms of addiction.

A study concludes that the more alcohol you drink, the higher your heart rate gets.

Some mindfulness strategies may help reduce cravings by occupying our short term memory.

Just eleven minutes of mindfulness training can help heavy drinkers cut back on alcohol consumption.

When does a fascination with social media turn into an addiction? One reader reflects on her experience.

Strategic advice for gamblers and their partners.

Think you might have an addiction? Here are some tell-tale signs you’re addicted and some tips on how to kick it.

Feel bliss in the belly of your belly with this rustic bliss ball recipe.

Advertising, technology and the lure of artificial stimulants provide a buzz of excitement but do they make you happy?

A part of me spoke that I had squashed down – she wanted to stop drinking and start healing. Amazingly, I listened.

With more ways to shop than ever, for many, binge buying is a temptation that is getting harder to beat.

If you can’t say no and overfill your schedule because being busy is a point of honour, you could be addicted to stress. Here’s how to manage your addiction.