Sport has long been heralded as the ultimate form of physical activity and recreation, but what about its impact on our physical and mental health? In recent years, research has shown that sport can have a significant effect on both our physical and mental wellbeing. From improving physical fitness to reducing stress levels, sports participation […]
Stress is a natural reaction to life,which can cause physical and emotional reactions. n recent years, stress has become a global problem.Food can help fight it
According to a recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, heart attacks may be more likely during stressful times like presidential
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday, set up a facility to tackle post-traumatic stress disorder among survivors of the recent explosion at Bodija area of Ibadan. The Emergency Operation Centre is located at the state Housing Corporation, Bodija in Ibadan. The PUNCH reported that five people died, 77 sustained varying degrees of injuries and 58 houses were damaged as a result of the explosion. Makinde, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, said that the victims were free to see the medical specialist. HAVE YOU READ?: Bandits abduct 50, kill two in KadunaHe said, “Survivors of...
Looming end to central bank stimulus crimps demand
Everyone knows stress can be terrible for your health, but recent research suggests not all stress is created equal. In fact, one type in particular could
Money has quite the impressive ability to trigger a stress response, no?
“The pancreas is the first organ to develop inhibited function from varied stresses,”[1] writes Dr. William Philpott and Dr. Dwight K. Kalita in their book Brain Allergies. Recent studies have shown that virtually 100% of all Americans have an enlarged pancreas by the time they’re 40 and the incidence of pancreatic cancer has been... View Article
Most books about bullying tell children how to act without addressing how they feel. But the usual advice to 'ignore it' or 'say something smart' is doomed to fail, as you can't act brave and confident if you feel stressed and helpless inside. Jenny Alexander's approach is to develop readers' psychological defences. Through an entertaining mix of exercises, quizzes and fictional scenarios, she combines common sense with simple cognitive therapy techniques, to build up children's self esteem. Her tone is humorous and upbeat, but always sensitive to the reader's feelings. This new, updated edition takes account of recent technologies such as texting, MSN and bluejacking, which are increasingly abused by bullies. B&W Illustrations
New research suggests that most people experience less stress once they reach their 40s and 50s.
Researchers have built a new computational tool that identifies 800 different ways people are at increased risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), permitting for the first time a personalized prediction guide.
Vegemite may be more than just an Australian pantry staple as a recent study suggests the yeast-based spread may help lower stress and anxiety.
In a recent interview, cognitive scientist Dr. David Meyer questioned the effectiveness of multitasking in boosting productivity. Dr. Meyer argued that
A recent survey about stress and compassion fatigue in caregiving parents shows the problem is real, pervasive, and concerning.
Teaching humanitarian aid workers how to build resilience so they can handle the intense stress of supporting those in desperate need of help.
