Why are Indian soldiers victimised by depression, suicides? BSF turns counselor
In order to curb these conditions, the country's largest border-guarding force BSF has launched two ambitious projects for its jawans and has introduced a 'wellness quotient assessment' test in their annual medical checkup.
Aug 20, 2017, 13:40 PM IST
Stress can lead to decreased lactation, says study
Mental and physical stress has a direct impact on the breast milk production. Mother's milk is vital for the proper development of the infant.
Aug 16, 2017, 10:35 AM IST
Lactating mothers, take note! Stress can make breastfeeding difficult – This is how
Being burdened by stress has negative impact on the delicate health of a new mother as it can cause decrease in the breast milk and even delay it.
Aug 14, 2017, 11:17 AM IST
Is stress the Indian Army's biggest enemy? This is how it claims over a 100 soldiers every year
As per a report in the Times of India (TOI), there have been 44 suicides and a fratricide case in the Army alone this year.
Aug 09, 2017, 12:14 PM IST
Suffering from lower back pain? This new smart underwear may help reduce the pain!
A team of scientists has developed a smart, mechanised undergarment that may help reduce stress and pain on the lower back muscles.
Aug 03, 2017, 15:40 PM IST
Alcohol is no stress-buster, consumption can have lethal impact
Drinking alcohol during stress can be lethal and cause serious problems which can be difficult to deal with.
Jul 31, 2017, 20:34 PM IST
Talking to yourself proves fruitful, helps in combating stress
The team found that when reacting to the disturbing photos such as a man holding a gun to their heads, the emotional brain activity decreased within a second when they referred to themselves in the third person.
Jul 27, 2017, 16:21 PM IST
Playing video games may cut stress at work
The research findings showed that people who played a casual video game exhibited greater engagement and affective restoration than normal relaxation condition.
Jul 26, 2017, 23:52 PM IST
How the Art of Living is helping Syrian war survivors cope with post traumatic stress
The Art of Living (AOL) and the International Association for Human Values (IAHV), a sister organisation founded by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, have embarked on a project to help Syrian refugees and war survivors in Jordan, Lebanon and Syria cope with the trauma of the prolonged conflict in the region.
Jul 26, 2017, 16:36 PM IST
Stressful life experiences can cause brain to age 'by years', claims study!
Researchers from Wisconsin University in the US also found that African American experienced 60 percent more stressful events than white people during their lifetimes.
Jul 17, 2017, 21:33 PM IST
Overqualified for a job? You have higher chances of being under psychological strain
Perceived overqualification occurs when employees are expecting a job that utilises their qualifications but do not find themselves in such a position, leaving them feeling essentially deprived.
Jul 12, 2017, 20:23 PM IST
Persistent mental stress ups death risk in heart disease patients
According to researchers, people with persistent mental distress, including depression and anxiety, were nearly four times as likely to have died of cardiovascular disease and nearly three times as likely to have died from any cause.
Jun 27, 2017, 13:22 PM IST
Eating junk food to deal with work-related stress? Sleep is a better, healthier, more effective alternative!
The reason for these eating habits, researchers believe, is that food is percieved as a diversion to get rid of negative feelings and approach desired feelings.
Jun 24, 2017, 13:52 PM IST
Cycling to work can beat stress and improve work performance!
A new study suggests that cycling to office daily not only make you healthier, but also helps to reduce stress and improve your work performance.
Jun 22, 2017, 23:13 PM IST
Yoga: Learn how it transforms your body
The practice of yoga has been linked to countless health benefits, from lowering blood pressure to improving sex life.
Jun 21, 2017, 16:04 PM IST
Yoga and the mind: How it helps you beat stress, anxiety, depression
The truth is that yoga has a great role to play in mental wellbeing. If not as a mainstay, then even as an add-on.
Jun 21, 2017, 09:08 AM IST
Yoga, meditation can reverse the reactions of the stress-causing DNA, says study!
Meditation, yoga and Tai Chi may decrease the production of NF-kB and cytokines, leading to a reversal of the pro-inflammatory gene expression pattern and a reduction in the risk of inflammation-related diseases and conditions, the researchers said.
Jun 18, 2017, 17:00 PM IST
Early stress increases depression risk by permanently altering DNA, reveals study
According to researchers, early life stress encodes lifelong susceptibility to stress through long-lasting transcriptional programming in a brain reward region implicated in mood and depression.
Jun 17, 2017, 16:14 PM IST
Practise meditation, yoga daily to 'reverse' stress-causing DNA reactions!
A new study has found that such inteventions could reverse the molecular reactions in the DNA that causes stress as well as boost well-being.
Jun 17, 2017, 00:04 AM IST
Can stress really cause your teeth to fall out? Read to know more!
Dr Messina said that the number one cause for tooth loss in adults is periodontal disease, which studies have linked to stress.
Jun 15, 2017, 20:01 PM IST
