Feeling stressed? Help others with everyday tasks to feel better!
New research shows even doing small thing for others such as holding the door open for someone else can give your mood a boost.
Dec 15, 2015, 17:24 PM ISTStressed? 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 ISTMoney 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 ISTVisual 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 ISTStress 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 ISTLoneliness 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 ISTDoes 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 IST300-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 ISTDiabetes 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 ISTJust 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 ISTEarly life stress linked to depression
Early life stress is a major risk factor for later episodes of depression.
Nov 08, 2015, 14:01 PM ISTFeeling 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 ISTHow 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 ISTStress 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 ISTBeware, 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 ISTUnbelievable! 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 ISTNew 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 ISTBelieve 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 ISTStress 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