It is international Stress Awareness Week and we know that many people living modern lives are stressed a lot of the time. A study by the Mental Health Foundation showed that in 2018 74% of people in the UK had felt so stressed they were unable to cope in the previous year. Getty Many people… Read More »
If you think it’s hard to relieve stress, or takes some complex techniques to overcome, think again! October 31, 2019 by Anthony Simeone Leave a Comment Stress is an undeniable—and even vital (in moderation)—part of life. Whether it stems from a pressing deadline at work, uncertainty at home, or constantly comparing yourself to other people’s… Read More »
That spot or itch you get when you’re under pressure is not your imagination. There’s a strong link between stress and your skin – but you can beat it. A National Eczema Week special report Someone says something embarrassing and you blush a deep, vivid red. If you’ve ever wondered why an emotional reaction to… Read More »
The children of women who experience severe stress when pregnant are nearly 10 times more likely to develop a personality disorder by the age of 30, a study suggests. Even moderate prolonged stress may have an impact on child development and continue after a baby’s birth, it said. More than 3,600 pregnant women in Finland… Read More »
It would appear, if mice are anything to go on, that you’re more likely to gain weight if you eat when you’re stressed . Researchers have discovered a high-calorie diet consumed when under stress results in more weight gain than when the same diet is eaten in a stress-free environment. Professor Herbert Herzog, from the… Read More »
A study found that hypertension, a stressful job, and insufficient sleep is a combination that may increase the likelihood of dying prematurely from heart disease. If your blood pressure is elevated, it’s certainly in your best interest to do what you can to bring it down to the normal range. That will lower your risk… Read More »