Stress

Stress before pregnancy may lead to eczema in infants

The study from the Medical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton, is the first to link preconception maternal stress to the risk of atopic eczema in the child.

Mar 04, 2017, 12:15 PM IST

Reduce your risk of depression, anxiety; live in a greener habitat, says study!

In the study, common types of birds including blackbirds, robins, blue tits and crows were seen.

Feb 26, 2017, 20:37 PM IST

Frequent migraine headache? Eat these foods to get relief from the pain!

Migraine headache is one of most common and painful things that a person can experience.

Feb 25, 2017, 23:49 PM IST

Yoga is a passport to health assurance: PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled a 112-foot tall statue of Lord Shiva on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri in Coimbatore.

Feb 24, 2017, 22:35 PM IST

This is what excess smartphone usage does to you – Read story

Among employed Americans who check their work email constantly on their off days, their reported overall stress level is even higher, at 6.0, the report said.

Feb 24, 2017, 14:07 PM IST

This could be another reason behind your growing paunch!

This research involved 2,527 men and women aged 54 and older taking part in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing, taking data over a four-year period.

Feb 23, 2017, 16:52 PM IST

Stress main factor for seizures in people with epilepsy, finds Apple study

Using the Apple Watch app - known as EpiWatch - researchers observed that stress and lack of sleep are the reasons for seizures in people with epilepsy.

Feb 22, 2017, 16:25 PM IST

Teenagers suffering from PTSD may impair ability to recognise facial expressions

A new study has found that teenagers who are suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are likely to have trouble recognise facial expressions like sad and angry faces while those with conduct disorder interpret sad faces as angry.

Feb 21, 2017, 22:19 PM IST

Negative thoughts, irritability could point towards stress, says study!

Conducted by YourDost, an online counselling and emotional wellness portal, the study notes "negative thinking is one of the major symptoms of stress".

Feb 21, 2017, 14:16 PM IST

Decoded: The unique benefits of singing to your baby

The act of singing could be mutually beneficial for both the mother and the child, says the new study.

Feb 20, 2017, 22:02 PM IST

How smartphones can cause PTSD symptoms in youngsters

Researchers say that three of four young adults are likely to exhibit symptoms such as fidgeting and scratching of stress similar to those seen in people with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), upon being separated from their smartphones.

Feb 20, 2017, 20:40 PM IST

UN study slams the 'work from home' culture; says it adds stress and causes insomnia

The study is based on interviews with workers and experts in 10 European Union member states, Argentina, Brazil, India, Japan and the US.

Feb 16, 2017, 23:45 PM IST

Current political situation stressing Americans: Survey

Majorities of both Republicans (59 percent) and Democrats (76 percent) said they were significantly worried about the nation in the long run.

Feb 16, 2017, 15:58 PM IST

Managing these three emotions can save your heart

Monitoring your emotional well-being and taking action before it hit you can help you stay healthy and save your heart.

Feb 15, 2017, 13:24 PM IST

Want to get rid of stress? Get married!

Married individuals had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol than those who never married or were previously married, showed the study published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology.

Feb 15, 2017, 09:05 AM IST

What makes your heart 'old'? Tips for a healthier, happier life

If you want to lower your heart age, start adopting a healthier lifestyle.

Feb 13, 2017, 13:01 PM IST

Prebiotics can help you cope with stress

Eat prebiotics fibers that may help protect the beneficial bacteria in your gut and restore healthy sleep patterns after a stressful event, researchers suggest.

Feb 11, 2017, 16:00 PM IST

Here's a way out to prevent PTSD symptoms

For the research, the mice were given a small dose of intravenous ketamine or a placebo either one month, one week, or one hour before they were subjected to a series of small shocks.

Feb 10, 2017, 18:57 PM IST