Stress

Sleep on This: Can a nap at work boost productivity?

A study found that people who were given the opportunity to take a 30-minute nap in a cozy and peaceful setting saw significant improvements in their psychological wellbeing, cognitive function, and productivity levels. They experienced an impressive 2.3 per cent increase in productivity

UK's junior doctors are on strike: Why pay isn't the only reason they are angry

Pay isn’t the only reason many junior doctors are striking. The strain of working through COVID-19, increasing demands on health services, and growing numbers of medical and nursing colleagues leaving the NHS are all causing stress and burnout for them

Wellness candles: The new stress-relieving trend

Wellness candles are a great way to incorporate self-care and relaxation into your daily routine. Whether you're looking to reduce stress and anxiety, improve your sleep quality, or simply create a relaxing atmosphere in your home, wellness candles are a great option to consider

Get Moving: How running helps cope with stress at work

Running can help us manage the expectations, frustrations, and pressures of modern work more effectively. Aside from the obvious physical health benefits, it can help people find an identity that matches who they want to be and feel a sense of belonging to a community of like-minded runners

National Stress Awareness Day 2022: 6 stress busters to help you out

Some of the ways to good stress management include building emotional strength, getting control on your anxieties, building a positive outlook, and having a good social network

Does adversity make you stronger? What science says

After traumatic events and crises such as child abuse, gun violence or a pandemic, what explains why some people bounce back, while others struggle to cope? Is it nature or nurture that seals a person's fate?

From gardening to dance party; 5 activities to do together as family to relieve stress

When you are stressed, try giving yourself a challenging task like a word puzzle. This will help you to improve your vocabulary as well

Dogs can smell stress from human sweat, breath, finds UK study

This is the first study of its kind and the knowledge could be useful when training service and therapy dogs, said Clara Wilson, a PhD student at Queen's University Belfast

Want to reduce stress and sleep better? Nutritionist Lovneet Batra has the solution

The nutritionist has written that consuming a mix of cashews and Ashwagandha powder can help you reduce stress and get a good night’s sleep

Five yogic habits that can help you overcome depression and stress

Patanjali’s Yogasutra delves into the reasons for psychological suffering of human beings and also prescribes the way to remove them