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Anxiety could be fueled by High-Fat Diet: Study

According to a new study from the University of Colorado Boulder, reaching for comfort foods high in fat when stressed may fuel anxiety. The research found that in animals, a high-fat diet disrupts the balance of gut bacteria, leading to

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New Study Reveals Anxiety Risks with Synthetic Estrogen in Contraceptives

A new research presented at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Massachusetts, came up with a significant finding. The type of estrogen in hormonal birth control may significantly influence anxiety-like behaviours. Researchers found that synthetic estrogen in

Awareness

Children of blue-collar workers in India face higher risks of depression and anxiety

Key Points: In India, there is a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds, and many people work blue-collar jobs. These jobs, which include roles in manufacturing, construction, maintenance, and similar fields, can bring about specific challenges that affect the well-being of

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Acupressure for Anxiety: Top Pressure Points for Quick Relief

Anxiety is a typical human emotion characterised by feelings of uneasiness, dreadfulness, and worry, which can cause physical symptoms such as restlessness, muscular tightness, difficulty concentrating, and exhaustion. It can manifest in a variety of ways, affecting both mental and

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Australian former prime minister admits to struggling with anxiety 

Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison spoke about his struggle with anxiety during his tenure, proving one can still work in the top job even with anxiety if the right treatment is taken. It is not the first time that

Pets

10 Best Therapy Dogs for Depression and Anxiety 

Therapy dogs are there to soothe people in hospitals, nursing homes, schools and other places. Through their mere presence and interaction, they play a critical role in improving the mental and emotional well-being of individuals. Here are the ten best

Self Help

Anxiety: It’s not all in the mind

“You know what, I have figured it out. I can control my occasional anxiety attacks.” A patient in his 30s casually rationalises his state a few days after going through a panic attack. Everyone feels anxious from time to time.

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8.4 million people were prescribed Anti-anxiety drug “Pregabalin” in the UK

In 2018, there were twice as many deaths linked to the drug “pregabalin” compared to previous years. Some press reports published that this is like “the opioid crisis in the US”, where many people were harmed by addictive drugs. We

Education

Board Exams 2024: How to Handle Anxiety and Stress?

With board exams right around the corner, the stress level of students in classes 10th and 12th is through the roof. It is no secret that the board exams in India are seen as a paramount measure of one’s intelligence.

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder(GAD): From Overwhelm to Overcome

Have you ever felt that you always worry about anything and everything? Do you find yourself always waiting for something bad to happen? If you answered yes to both questions, you might be suffering from a type of anxiety disorder