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The superego & the unconscious

The superego & the unconscious

We all have a superego although some of us call it differently: conscience, morality or something to do with a guilty voice inside of us. Understanding it can become one of the most powerful tools to unlock mental well-being. According to Freud’s personality theory (1923) 

How does the body respond to physical exercise?

How does the body respond to physical exercise?

Evidence shows that being physically active through regular exercise helps preventing or managing a variety of health problems and concerns, such as high blood pressure, stroke, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, many types of cancer, arthritis as well as depression and anxiety. Physical exercise is