Stress

We associate hair loss and balding with men, but this isn't always the case - women can sometimes suffer from it as well. When you can see scalp is more visible when you part your hair, or that your parting has visibly widened, this may be…

We all have good intentions when it comes to taking care of ourselves, but it’s easier said than done. However, the downside is that neglecting our diet and physical activity week after week plays havoc with our health and well-being. Here…

Stress does more than affect your emotional wellbeing; it takes its toll on your sex life! A new study, published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, found that highly stressed women were less physically aroused when shown an erotic film, as…

 Several research studies have proven that your job can have a big impact on your physical and mental health. Unfortunately, many Americans work for an employer who places more of an emphasis on profit margins than on providing people with…

Many people do not take annual vacations, but research has proven that taking a break at least once a year will provide you with several physical and emotional health benefits. Therefore, it is best for everyone to plan a minimum of one…

A new study which has been carried out by researchers at Yale University claims that problems with mental and emotional health can actually have an effect on the physical wellness of the brain. The study looked at the link between…

Stress can take its toll on your wellness in several ways and for multiple reasons, but you may want to blame your mum for what she ate – or didn’t eat – during pregnancy. This is according to a recent study, published in The FASEB Journal,…

You would think that, the more children you have, the more your emotional wellness may suffer. Another mouth to feed and person who craves your attention would logically have you spread too thin, with family wellness suffering as a result,…

Research from the American Institute of Stress suggests that the majority of people in America, and other areas of the world as well, suffer from the same effects of stress on a regular basis. 77 percent of people regularly experience the…

Due to the current and ongoing economic crisis, many people are suffering in all kinds of different ways in the corporate world. There may be a general view that you are ‘lucky to have a job’ in the current climate, and should count your…

Middle-aged women could suffer from emotional wellness issues, and this could, in turn, affect their wellbeing in a more physical way, according to a new study. Mental health, and stress in particular, can be linked to health…

We lead busy lives these days, with worries about bills and juggling work and social lives. All of this worry and anxiety builds up to leave us feeling incredibly stressed, which can have a negative impact on our health in a number of ways.…

Once again it seems that newspapers have been inaccurately reporting the results of scientific experiments to make them more ‘headline worthy’. The offending newspaper is the Daily Telegraph, which asserted an article titled: “Daily…

Nurses deal with highly stressful and traumatic experiences every day, which puts them at a higher risk of post-traumatic stress disorder - also known as PTSD. This anxiety disorder is diagnosed in over seven million adults in the US alone,…

Meditation is a practice which people have enjoyed for centuries, thanks to the many benefits it can offer you. A new study suggests that, alongside the health benefits it offers you such as reduced stress, it can also help people to become…

In 2011/12, the Labour Force Survey reported 428,000 cases of workplace stress, which contributed to the UK losing 10.4 million working days. Clearly, stress is a significant issue to the UK workforce, especially since these statistics…

With exam season upon us once again, your teenager’s mental health is more vulnerable than at any other time of year. The stress and pressure of revision, and taking the test itself, can take its toll on your teen’s wellness, so what can…

It is well-known that many people suffer from stress in the workplace, but a concerning increase in stress-related health problems is preventing a greater number of employees from attending work. Since 2008 there has been a rise in…

Drivers who vent their frustration and stress by becoming aggressive and sometimes violent are deemed to be engaging in road rage. However, doctors have named this behavior intermittent explosive disorder. New studies have suggested that it…

When it comes to improving your life, sometimes editing is required in order to feel more relaxed and stress-free. Often we hold on to things which have been in our lives for so long they are there more out of habit than necessity. Here are…

We all live with stress and must learn to deal with the pressures of everyday life – family life and relationships, work life and even friendships can all affect us in different ways. Stress isn’t all bad, of course. Being under a degree of…

Being in debt can be a huge strain, not only on your finances, but on your mental and emotional health, and it can end up taking its toll on every area of your wellness and wellbeing. Released during Mental Health Awareness Week, a new…

Premature infants who are born in the specialised environment of the Newborn Intensive Care Units often deal with stress from their surroundings. As these children are under-developed due to being pre-term, they are often born with an…

An analysis from researchers at Oxford University has found that women are up to 40 percent more likely than men to develop a mental illness. Based on epidemiological studies from the UK, Europe, US, Australia and New Zealand, these…

We all love listening to music as a way of winding down and relieving stress, but a new study has found that music could benefit anxiety-prone people, help reduce pain and soothe people suffering with depression. In a study carried out by…

It's long been known that stress can ruin your motivation and productivity so, when you're at work, how important is it to take time out? Clark Wellness, a provider of massage and wellness products, has recently announced plans to offer…

Going to work every day is something that causes stress. The nature of the job, the tasks and the different responsibilities that comes with the position that you have in your company is causing not only headache but also a change in the…

Hearing about stress hardly ever seems to calm anyone down. It's the wearisome, unintended reverse-psychology that works just as effectively as the words “don't panic!” which, inevitably, you do. It can be something of a killjoy, but you…

Meditation has been used for centuries as a way of relaxing the body and mind, and relieving stress. It's often associated with yoga, due to the peaceful effects on the body and the importance placed on unifying the mind with the physical…

Learning to deal with stress and managing stress levels is an important part of life. Family life and your career can often bring what seem likely overwhelming pressures to bear on mind and body. So how do you cope with stress? Here are…