Researchers said it was a vicious cycle. Higher levels of the hormone cortisol led to a reduction in the size of the hippocampus, which makes it difficult for a child to handle trauma, and this in turns raises both stress and cortisol levels
An 18-year-old student preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) allegedly hanged herself at her home in Kota on Monday, leaving behind a suicide note saying sorry to her parents and calling herself a 'loser'.
"The relaxation of blood vessels after the 3-ounce pistachio diet likely reduced the workload on the heart," says Dr Sheila G West.
Vimla Patil always stressed the importance of proving wrong the perception that women were women's worst enemies. And it iss a lesson I carried forward with me all through my career, learning empathy, understanding and ways to help as I went along. Sathya Saran, who succeeded Mrs Patil as Femina's editor, pays homage to the well-known journalist who passed into the ages on September 29, 2024.
'At present, we are conducting internal consultations with legal minds and other stakeholders.' 'Once we have a reasonable draft, we'll then engage in broader consultations.'
Also, having negative religious thoughts and struggles may hinder recovery.
A study has suggested that people fighting the battle of the bulge should de-stress themselves, as it found that too much stress can make you fat.
'We have to keep a watch because India-Sri Lanka has a history that whenever there has been a change in government, either the connectivity projects have been questioned or cancelled or revived.'
What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister and finance minister, he understood the importance of gradualism, except when the economy or the polity was in a crisis.
As Singapore, New York and Melbourne have shown, cities can mitigate the impact of heatwaves if they have the will to create green infrastructure, explain Amit Kapoor & Bibek Debroy.
Gym addicts, it's time you stopped working out solo!
A new study from the Child Development Laboratory at the University of Maryland shows that shyness in kids could relate to the manner in which a stress-related gene in children interacts with being raised by stressed-out parents.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that her state would sever all ties with the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for 'unilaterally releasing water', which led to floods in south Bengal districts.
'India has a skill shortage of 56%.' 'This is a very interesting paradox -- the unemployment rate is 6% to 7%, and at the same time 20% of those qualified are unemployed.'
Dr Manorma Bhutani, director at Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Fortis La Femme explains how women can lead a healthy life.
In the study titled 'The Effects of Large Group Meetings on the Spread of COVID-19: The Case of Trump Rallies', researchers concluded 18 rallies by Trump held between June 20 and September 22 "ultimately resulted in more than 30,000 incremental confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 'likely led to more than 700 deaths', which may not necessarily have been among attendees.
Rajasthan native Bharat Kumar Rajput was found hanging from the ceiling fan on Tuesday morning, the police said.
Indian students planning to study abroad this year have to pay higher fee, fund their quarantine stay and also compete for on campus work opportunities.
A recent research found that those in high-stress jobs with little control over their workflow die younger or are less healthy than those who have more flexibility and discretion in their jobs and are able to set their own goals.
According to the officials, the three-storey coaching institute, surrounded by residential and commercial establishments, had permission to use the basement as a store room, but it was being used as library in violation of the rules.
Researchers from the University of Florida in the US noted that the combination includes diphenhydramine, an antihistamine used for allergy symptoms.
The study said stress-related illness can worsen or cause a whole series of health conditions ranging from obesity to heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, depression, gastrointestinal problems and asthma.
Explore, engage, participate and excel in as many co-curricular activities and hackathons as possible to improve your self-confidence, communication skills and overall personality, advises rediffGURU Chocko Valliappa.
Over eight million deaths in 2021 were attributed to air pollution, affecting both children and adults alike.
'A mid-year review makes the end-of-year financial review manageable and less stressful.'
Ukraine has rejected Putin's demand and termed it a 'complete sham' and 'offensive to common sense'.
Do you pull your hair? Bite your nails? Scratch all over? Don't take these symptoms lightly. Your skin is telling you there is a problem.
Not only does yoga help beat stress, it also helps them stay agile physically and mentally, say CEOs.
A study has found that struggling to cope with a deluge of emails is leaving staff tired, frustrated and unproductive.
Researchers found that 45 per cent of the new cases of depression and anxiety could be attributed to high pressure jobs, which involve long hours, non-negotiable deadlines and a high volume of work.
He also pointed out the high sums earned by the coaching centres leading to the commercialisation of education.
Heel pain can be due to plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis or heel pad syndrome, says rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan.
Temperatures in 17 locations breached 45 degrees Celsius on Monday, with the punishing heat affecting health and livelihoods.
A study published in the journal Current Anthropology suggests that women who have demanding or stressful jobs, are effectively reducing their chances of concieving.
A liberalised leave policy and employment of counsellors have been suggested as steps to reduce suicides and fratricides among the security forces.
Ever wondered why you tend to overeat when you are stressed? Well, a study has the answer finally -- it's due to "hunger hormone" ghrelin which also has an "anti-depressant" effect. It is known that fasting causes ghrelin to be produced in the gastrointestinal tract, and that the hormone then plays a role in sending hunger signals to the brain.
'When manufacturing or even services cannot generate the kind of employment they are looking for, they prefer to be unemployed rather than under-employed.'
The trial found that the 37 people who participated in an eight-week mindfulness meditation programme had significantly greater pain acceptance and physical function than another group which took the same classes later and showed similar results.
As the CBI continues to probe into the NEET-UG paper leak case, career experts help us understand what the future holds for undergraduate medical aspirants.
