Do you struggle to rest – even when you’re feeling tired from a busy week at work? This viral tweet could explain why. In a world dominated by burnout, rest is a contentious subject. Despite so many people feeling tired all the time, the idea of stepping back – of taking sick days, giving up […]
Funny memes may help people cope with the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, making viewers feel calmer and more content, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. Looking at memes about COVID-19 also increased people’s confidence in their ability to deal with the pandemic, according to the study, published in the journal Psychology […]
Tics, the repetitive and uncontrollable movements or sounds associated with Tourette syndrome and related disorders, rarely develop out of the blue in adults. But pandemic-related stress could be triggering new tics that emerge suddenly in adults with no prior history of tics, says Caroline Olvera, MD, a movement disorders fellow in the Department of Neurological […]
A study involving more than 88,000 people from 47 countries conducted in the early months of the global coronavirus pandemic found people are less willing to take risks than before the pandemic. The research, which involves The University of Alabama, asked participants the same question framed differently, either highlighting the negative outcomes or the positive […]
Feeling stressed but don’t know what to do about it? The ABC model is used a lot in cognitive behavioural therapy and learning how it works could not only help ease anxiety but also help you become more positive. Two experts explain how it works and how to use it. Welcome to The Curiosity Academy, […]
In two recent articles published in Schizophrenia Bulletin, Sharon Hunter, PhD, an associate professor in the University of Colorado School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry, and M. Camille Hoffman, MD, MSc, an associate professor in the University of Colorado School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, along with their research group, have uncovered a […]
An early intervention developed for caregivers of patients with serious illnesses or injuries will be tested by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). "In the case of serious injury, chronic illness, or diagnoses that impact patients' abilities to live and function independently, a loved one often takes on the […]
Stress is one thing everybody battles with from time to time. Every day could come with a different type of stress, perhaps from your job, family, society, finances… The list of stress factors is endless. Stress can be very harmful to your health when not managed carefully. It can cause you to begin to eat […]
Can COVID-19 stress cause dandruff? Trichologist reveals how increased anxiety levels may be ruining your scalp – but a £5 shampoo can help combat symptoms Products featured in this Mail Best article are independently selected by our shopping writers. If you make a purchase using links on this page, we may earn an affiliate commission. […]
Banksia Used for: Dealing with frustration Frustration and disappointment, says Schoendorfer, can often be rooted in feeling stuck in some way. “Banksias are good for bringing back enthusiasm. Banksia robur [also known as swamp banksia because it grows on creek banks] are good if you’re low on energy,” she adds. “Banksia tends to help people get […]
