Stressed? Help a stranger to feel better
The participants received an automated phone reminder every night that prompted them to complete their daily assessment.
Dec 14, 2015, 16:22 PM IST
'Stress precursor to pre-Alzheimer's condition in elderly'
Many Alzheimer's patients first experience mild cognitive impairment - a pre-dementia condition that significantly increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's in the following months or years.
Dec 12, 2015, 16:15 PM IST
Money is the leading cause of stress internationally
According to a 22-country survey from GfK, money is the main source of stress for 29 percent of people.
Nov 26, 2015, 12:07 PM IST
Visual stress can reveal chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a condition that causes persistent exhaustion that affects everyday life and doesn't go away with sleep or rest.
Nov 25, 2015, 17:22 PM IST
Stress may lead to skin problems
Psychological stress is associated with skin complaints such as itchy skin and flaky patches on the scalp among college students, warns a new study.
Nov 24, 2015, 15:20 PM IST
Loneliness is deadly for elderly
For older adults, perceived social isolation is a major health risk that can increase the chances of premature death by 14 percent.
Nov 24, 2015, 13:21 PM IST
Does reading self-help books make you stressed?
Consumers of self-help books are more sensitive to stress when compared to non-consumers.
Nov 18, 2015, 18:03 PM IST
300-plus Facebook friends means stress for teenagers
Having more than 300 Facebook friends may increase a teenager's levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, says a new study.
Nov 18, 2015, 15:03 PM IST
Diabetes growing at alarming rate in India
The in-depth analysis revealed that over 43% people in the 30-50 years age group were diabetic in Delhi.
Nov 12, 2015, 11:44 AM IST
Just one energy drink can up your BP
Energy drink consumption has been associated with serious cardiovascular events, possibly related to caffeine and other stimulants.
Nov 09, 2015, 10:02 AM IST
Early life stress linked to depression
Early life stress is a major risk factor for later episodes of depression.
Nov 08, 2015, 14:01 PM IST
Feeling feverish? It might be stress
Psychogenic fever is a stress-related psychosomatic condition that manifests itself in a high body temperature. It is caused by exposure to emotional events or to chronic stress, researchers said.
Nov 08, 2015, 13:54 PM IST
How lethal is chronic stress?
Chronic stress can be really lethal, causing heart attacks, stroke, irritable bowel syndrome and weight gain.
Nov 05, 2015, 13:27 PM IST
Stress Awareness Day: Tips to get rid of stress
Every year on 4th of November, Stress Awareness Day is celebrated all over the world to increase awareness among the people about stress and how to lead a stress free life.
Nov 04, 2015, 12:32 PM IST
Beware, your job could make you fat!
The sedentary lifestyle and stressfull environment that comes with longer working hours can make us gain excess weight.
Oct 30, 2015, 13:18 PM IST
Unbelievable! Texas girl with mystery disease sneezes 12,000 times a day
In an interview with a news channel, Thornley, who sneezes up to 12,000 times a day (20 times per minute), said she is constantly in pain and weak, and can barely eat.
Oct 13, 2015, 21:20 PM IST
New protein may help us fight stress
Scientists have identified a protein target that can lead to new strategies to treat the effects of stress on the body.
Oct 04, 2015, 13:35 PM IST
Believe it! Washing dishes reduces stress
If a look at the piling dishes in the kitchen sink after a long day gives you a headache, just take a deep breath and plunge into action! New research has found that washing dishes with full concentration may calm the mind and reduce your stress.
Oct 03, 2015, 14:59 PM IST
Stress causes infants to resort to habits
Under stress, people are inclined to resort to habits, rather than try out new things, and the same is true for infants, a new study by psychologists from Germany's Ruhr University Bochum showed.
Oct 01, 2015, 14:42 PM IST
India staring at a heart disease epidemic? Facts you should know!
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Sep 22, 2015, 18:41 PM IST
