Asthma is a serious respiratory condition commonly attributed to exposure to traffic pollution, but another factor might play an additional role in developing asthma: home life. According to a new study, a stressful family environment can aggravate asthma. Evidently, the amount of stress parents experience impacts how likely their kids are to be diagnosed with […]
When you’re stressed or depressed, does that bag of Cheetos or little chocolate doughnuts call out to you? Why do we seem to crave higher fat foods when our anxiety level is high? New research clearly demonstrates a link between stress and the consumption of higher fat foods, thus leading to weight gain. Stress makes […]
Does city living affect how your brain functions and reacts to stressful situations? A new study shows that city dwellers are more sensitive to stress and more likely to suffer from mood and anxiety disorders than their rural brethren. City dwellers’ brains react differently, so it’s not just a personal difference, it’s a biological one. […]
Depression impacts more than 16 percent of Americans. Work burnout may be to blame. It might not just be the work itself that’s doing it to you — a new study shows that your office environment can be a primary factor in leading to this tiredness. As a result, more than 20 percent of middle-aged […]
Do both job enjoyment and a high level of productivity seem impossible to achieve? Then find an employer who first encourages you to take part in planning your projects, and this may allow you to take responsibility for executing them. It also helps if your boss is readily available to talk about your progress.That is […]
You may think that coping with challenges in a busy workplace will impress your boss. Both of you, however, might be surprised to learn that juggling your assignments may be making you less, not more, efficient. That’s the conclusion of a study by management experts who looked at the effects of employees having to wear […]
Everyone exerts self-control at some point or another, whether it”s trying out a popular new diet, or refraining from losing control when someone cuts you off in traffic. However, no matter how much you”re incorporating self-control for the right reasons, it may end up having a negative impact. A recent study shows that people who […]
Happiness is life without a job, right? A Finnish study examining retirement’s affect on mental health found it to be true. The researchers looked at approximately 11,000 people through public registries after they retire, and saw antidepressant use go down after retirment. Overall, those who retired at the legal age of retirement decreased their use […]
