Stress
Coverage of Stress in the Nexus archive.
- Mint condition: how the humble herb can help to soothe your gut, freshen breath and lower stress levels
The article discusses how mint, a humble herb, can help soothe the gut, freshen breath, and lower stress levels. It highlights the herb's potential health benefits and practical uses.
- Your team is watching how you handle stress. Here's what they see
The article highlights that effective leaders actively retrain their reactions to stress, transforming pressure into an advantage rather than merely managing it.
- These are the most stressed-out cities in America, data shows
A new report has identified the most stressed cities in America. The article highlights which cities are ranked highest in stress levels.
- Your nervous system has a breaking point. These 15 signs mean you're close to it
The article discusses chronic sympathetic nervous system activation, which causes symptoms often misattributed to stress or personality. It lists 15 signs indicating proximity to a nervous system breaking point and highlights evidence-based interventions.
- I’m an oncologist — 5 cancer symptoms people dismiss as normal aging or stress
An oncologist highlights 5 cancer symptoms often mistaken for normal aging or stress, which can delay detection of treatable cancers. Recognizing these symptoms is crucial for timely medical intervention.
- Scientists reveal surprising brain benefit of laughter: ‘It’s a mental workout’
Scientists have found that laughter acts as a mental workout, with spontaneous joyful play reducing stress by increasing endorphins and dopamine.
- Practise yoga for physical and mental well-being: Anitha
Home Minister Anitha advocates yoga to help students, employees, and traders manage stress and enhance physical and mental health.
- New Yorkers could have a higher chance of getting tinnitus — here’s what you should know
New Yorkers have a higher prevalence of tinnitus, with one in six affected compared to one in ten nationally, linked to stress, sleep deprivation, and constant noise. Audiologist Dr. Seth Weible highlights stress as a trigger and advocates for annual hearing tests, while the Hearing Loss Association of America’s NYC Chapter pushes for mandatory tinnitus screenings.
- First-time buyer thought rash on her chest was caused by stress of moving house - only to discover she had life-threatening cancer
A first-time buyer initially believed a rash on her chest was caused by the stress of moving house, but later discovered it was life-threatening cancer.
- How high-functioning burnout is different from being stressed or overwhelmed
Dr. Sue Varma discusses high-functioning burnout, its distinction from stress or being overwhelmed, and its potential long-term health consequences.
- Stress disrupts hippocampal integration of overlapping events, memory inference
Stress impairs the hippocampus's ability to integrate overlapping events and perform memory inference, according to a study published in Science Advances. The research highlights how chronic stress disrupts neural processes critical for memory consolidation and retrieval.
- The unpredictable disease attacking women 5 times more than men — doctors only study it for ‘one minute’
A mysterious disease disproportionately affecting women, five times more than men, causes unpredictable anaphylactic reactions triggered by stress, environment, or sunlight. Doctors reportedly study the condition for just 'one minute', highlighting inadequate research and understanding.
- Ukraine now has the ‘cards,’ the US must force Putin to make concessions
The article suggests Ukraine holds strategic leverage in the war with Russia, urging the United States to pressure Vladimir Putin into making concessions. It notes Putin appears under visible stress to end the conflict.
- Daily briefing: Why it’s hard to show insight under pressure
Stress impairs the brain's ability to connect memories with new information, according to a study. The article also highlights the need for governments to prioritize early science education and discusses an AI model considered too risky for public release.
- Stress made my hair fall out: I tried it all - ointments, masks, drops, supplements - but these were the ONLY things that worked… look at me now! SARAH LINDSAY
Sarah Lindsay discusses her experience with stress-induced hair loss and the effectiveness of various treatments, including ointments, masks, drops, and supplements. She claims these were the only solutions that worked for her.
- AI Startup Says It Will Pay People $2,000 a Month to Masturbate—Yes, Really
Joi AI, an AI startup, is hiring 10 'masturbation consultants' to test its AI-guided masturbation feature, offering $2,000 monthly compensation. Participants will report on how the feature affects stress, sleep, mood, and confidence.
- SPA DOCTOR: Could a trip to an Italian mountain wellness resort boost my immunity, detox me from London stress and restore a sense of calm?
The article explores whether visiting an Italian mountain wellness resort could enhance immunity, detoxify from London's stress, and promote calmness. It frames the trip as a potential wellness solution for urban stress and health concerns.
- Cutting calories and working out but still gaining weight? Experts reveal what is REALLY going on... and how to fix it
The article explores why individuals might still gain weight despite dieting and exercising, with experts identifying factors like hormonal imbalances or stress and offering solutions.
- Scientists just discovered what coffee is really doing to your gut and brain
Coffee, both caffeinated and decaf, alters gut bacteria linked to improved mood, lower stress, and enhanced cognitive functions like learning, memory, focus, and reduced anxiety. The study highlights that coffee's benefits extend beyond caffeine, affecting multiple pathways in the gut and brain.
- Georgia Toffolo shares snaps from £7,500 a night luxury hotel in Hampshire as she enjoys bank holiday getaway after admitting the stress of BrewDog collapse has contributed to her struggle to get pregnant
Georgia Toffolo is staying at a £7,500-a-night luxury hotel in Hampshire during a bank holiday getaway. She revealed that the stress of BrewDog's collapse has contributed to her struggles with conception.
- Georgia Toffolo says the stress of husband James Watt's BrewDog collapse has contributed to her five-month struggle to get pregnant
Georgia Toffolo attributes her five-month struggle to conceive to the stress caused by her husband James Watt's business collapse at BrewDog. The article highlights the emotional and physical toll of the situation on her.
- The prolonged Little Lake teachers strike takes on outsized, statewide significance
The prolonged teachers strike in Little Lake, while Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) avoided a strike, is causing stress and hardship for the community. The issues at the center of the strike have broader implications, resonating across the state.
- POLL OF THE DAY: Should people get benefits for anxiety, depression and stress?
A poll questions whether individuals should receive benefits for mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and stress. The survey highlights ongoing debates about mental health support and eligibility for benefits.
- Trick of the mind that means you really CAN think yourself ill
The article discusses how psychological factors, such as stress or negative thinking, can lead to physical illness through mechanisms like psychosomatic symptoms or the nocebo effect.
- This is what happens when you quit coffee for just two weeks: Scientists reveal surprising effects on stress, sleep and memory
A study explores the effects of quitting coffee for two weeks, revealing surprising impacts on stress levels, sleep quality, and memory retention. Scientists observed mixed outcomes, with some participants reporting improved sleep but potential declines in cognitive performance.
- This is what happens when you quit coffee for just two weeks: Scientists reveal surprising effects on stress, sleep and memory
Scientists found that quitting coffee for two weeks leads to surprising changes in stress levels, sleep patterns, and memory. The study highlights unexpected effects on mental health and cognitive functions.
- The unexpected cause of your insomnia that millions overlook... and what you can do TONIGHT to beat it
The article highlights an unexpected cause of insomnia that millions overlook and provides immediate solutions to combat sleep issues. It focuses on actionable steps readers can take tonight to improve their sleep quality.
- For 23 years, doctors dismissed my chronic symptoms as stress. It wasn't until my body started shutting down that I finally got a diagnosis some doctors still refuse to acknowledge
The author's chronic symptoms were dismissed by doctors for 23 years as stress until a severe health crisis led to a diagnosis that remains controversial among some medical professionals.
- For 23 years, doctors dismissed my chronic symptoms as stress. It wasn't until my body starting shutting down that I finally got a diagnosis some doctors still refuse to acknowledge
A patient's chronic symptoms were dismissed by doctors for 23 years as stress until their body began shutting down, leading to a delayed diagnosis that remains controversial among some medical professionals.