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Why can’t I breathe?
6 tips to take control of your mental health today Sunday, locked in the bathroom of my workplace with a heavy weight on my chest. I want to cry, but there is no air in my lungs. My eyes are tearing but I am just gasping and my hands are shaking. Why can’t I breathe?…
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Тежината на тишината
Во овој сложен глобален свет, нашето колективно патешествие кон дестигматизирање на менталното здравје, честопати (и покрај нашите напори) изгледа како да сме заглавени во циклус од два чекори напред, еден чекор назад. Додека се движиме низ овој тежок пат, наидуваме на огромен број предизвици кои се закануваат да ги попречат нашите благородни напори. Се наоѓаме…
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Skopje’s Winter Woes
Skopje is a very similar capital, but also very different from other Balkan capitals. Different architectural styles can be found in it, as well as remnants of the Ottoman influence, and all this gives the city a special charm that is attractive to tourists. But, locals don’t see their city this way, because of all…
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The sparkling truth about sugary drinks
It is said that every second person who discovers the amount of sugar in sugar-sweetened beverages drops their jaw. You might be one of them, so let’s find the answer right away! A single can of cola contains about 10 teaspoons of added sugar. That’s more than the recommended sugar intake which is about 6…
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Meow: Feed Me Right Hooman!
What is the first food that comes to your mind when you see a kitten? If it is some milk, I need to stop you there. Although most of us have linked the cat word with milk in our mind, because it is how we are used to that even from the cartoons, studies have…
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Rakija – Magic of the Balkans
In the Balkans, Rakija is everywhere. Be prepared to be offered a glass (or a whole bottle) of homemade Rakija even by a random stranger you just met on the street. People here are very proud of this specific drink – and they have every right to be. Rakija is very versatile and is used…
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Опасен тренд на самодијагностика
Самодијагностика е мисла или идеја за страдање од состојба без дијагноза од стручно лице Сите знаеме дека наоѓањето информации денес е полесно од кога било. Само напишете ги на „google“ вашите симптоми и интернетот веројатно ќе ви каже што не е во ред. Многу млади луѓе страдаат од анксиозност, депресија, посттрауматско стресно растројство итн. Но,…
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Dangerous trend of self-diagnosing
“Self-diagnosis is the thought or idea of suffering from a condition without a diagnosis by a professional.” We all know finding information is easier than ever. Just Google your symptoms; the Internet will probably tell you what’s wrong. Many young people suffer from anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, etc. But are they? Mental health care…
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Why fall in love when you can fall asleep?
Sleep is a vital aspect of our overall health and well-being. The average person spends one-third of their life sleeping and still many of us struggle with lack of sleep and poor sleeping hygiene. Unhealthy sleeping patterns can lead to a range of negative consequences such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. On the other…
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Why you should start with karate and participate in Erasmus+ projects!
What do Karate and Erasmus+ have in common? Viktor of course! Our guest for this episode is not only a karate champion, but also an Erasmus+ facilitator. He gives some interesting insights in those two worlds and by the end of this episode you will probably want to start participating in both because they sure…
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Calisthenics. What?!
The word calisthenics comes from the Greek words kallos (beauty) and sthenos (strength). Beautiful strength. We asked Ferran Mortés McLellan what exactly does beautiful strength or calisthenics means. Ferran is part of the “Viking Method” group that gathers teenagers aged 16-20 who do calisthenics workouts every Sunday together. Consistent, passionate and ready to help. He…
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