Stress has become the background music of modern life—so constant we barely notice it until our shoulders live somewhere near our ears, our sleep becomes a distant memory, and we snap at loved ones over forgotten coffee mugs. We’ve accepted this chronic tension as the price of admission to adulthood, but what if that’s the […]
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Our bodies are wise and can alert us when something is wrong. Unfortunately, many people don’t listen. If we don’t tune in, our bodies may become chronically sick. However, every once in a while, we may receive an instant of clarity. In those moments, capturing the message is crucial. When the author’s body almost gave
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The phrases have distinct connotations, and one should not be used in place of the other, according to mental health specialists.
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This study found that incorporating the Fear of Covid Scale (FCV-19S) and the 14-item Resilience Scale (RS14) into the analysis revealed interesting insights. When FCV-19S was included, it was associated with psychological distress, but job titles were not. However, when RS14 was considered, resilience was protective! Additionally, physicians showed lower FCV-19S scores, while nurses and
Small moments of anxiety can pass almost beneath our notice, but they add up and take a toll. There are ways to manage them.
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In humans and animals, exposure to changes in internal or external environments causes acute stress, which changes sleep and enhances neurochemical, neuroendocrine, and sympathetic activities. Repeated stress responses play an essential role in the pathogenesis of psychiatric diseases and sleep disorders. However, the underlying mechanism of sleep changes and anxiety disorders in response to acute
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had numerous maternal and neonatal consequences, especially at the mental level. Pregnant women experience a rise in anxiety symptoms and prenatal stress. The aim was to describe self-perceived health status, general stress and prenatal stress and to analyze relations and associations with sociodemographic factors. … During the first trimester of gestation,
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Shunning his smartphone for a “dumb” one changed the way Jose Briones engages with the world — and he likes it that way.
The 27-year-old Colorado resident turns to CDs when he wants music, instead of streaming it.
When he has to get someplace, he prints out directions before setting out or, if needed, falls back on the sometimes-forgotten practice of asking a stranger which way to go.
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