AGEING BRAIN ADAPTATION AND RESILIENCE

While little was known about dementia until a few years ago, statistics shared by the World Health Organisation reveal that dementia is far more prevalent than most people believe; an estimated 55 million people have dementia globally, with the number rising by a startling 10 million every year. Ranked as the seventh-leading cause of death, it is a significant contributor to disability in older i

Wellness Curated with Anshu Bahanda | Episode 05

Not so long ago, only celebrities opted for aesthetic treatments. Botox, liposuction and dermal fillers were things that most regular people only read about in magazines with a mixture of awe and trepidation. Today, however, everyone is familiar with these procedures. It’s not uncommon for working professionals to stop by a clinic to get their Botox shots on their way to work; it’s become as ordinary as picking

PRIDE & POLITICS... AND FAMILY

My atthamma, Khema, was born in 1929 in Matara. She married Mahanama, a lawyer, and later, a government Minister, and by age 27 she was a mother to three children. Then suddenly, at age 37, she found herself widowed and left behind to s

THE SRI LANKA INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS

Founded in 2000 as part of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and later established as an independent entity, the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) operates as a not-for-profit member association. It was incorporated as a guarantee-limit

Nightmares? Bad relationships? Here’s What Could Be Behind Them.

Holistic psychotherapist Bushra Khan emphasized the importance of addressing trauma, which serves as the root of your triggers, and incorporating coping mechanisms. This advice was given during an episode of Wellness Curated, with the aim of assisting you in leading a fulfilling life. The term ‘triggered’ has become increasingly common and ma

Wellness Curated with Anshu Bahanda

Although few people in relationships take the trouble to lay down the boundaries, or clearly define their relationship agreements, most people would define an affair as an occasion when a partner broke such an agreement in what they felt was a committed partnership.

Where Does It Really Hurt Why heartbreak really hurts

Most people would agree that pain is influenced by emotion to some degree, but in this episode, you’ll hear psycho

Episode One: Wearables and Fitness Technology

“In the post-COVID world, where well-being is finally getting due attention, technological advances in fitness technology, especially in the area of wearable devices and interactive apps, is helping people to take nutrition, health and daily activity more seriously.