How TikTok and Covid got a generation hooked on health scares

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Hormones And Mental Health: How Women Can Manage Mood Swings, Anxiety, and Stress — Psychiatrist Explains

ABP News

A woman’s body undergoes multiple hormonal transitions throughout her life — puberty, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause — all of which can significantly impact mental health. In this insightful conversation, leading psychiatrist Dr. Muktesh Daund, Director and Consultant Psychiatrist at NIMS Hospital, Nashik, sheds light on the complex relationship between hormones and mental health, offering expert guidance on coping strategies and …

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55 years, 2 months ago

An Overdiagnosis Epidemic Is Harming Patients’ Mental Health

Wired

Neurologist Suzanne O’Sullivan thinks that modern health care is overdiagnosing people but not necessarily making them healthier—and in fact, that it might be doing more harm than good. For instance, between 1998 and 2018, autism diagnoses jumped by 787 percent in the UK alone; Lyme disease has an estimated 85 percent overdiagnosis rate, including in countries where it’s impossible to …

Health

1 month ago

Study links fitness apps to disordered eating and obsessive behaviour

ABC

Young adults who use diet and fitness apps regularly are more likely to develop negative habits related to food, exercise and body image, Flinders University researchers have found. PhD candidate in clinical psychology, Isabella Anderberg, said while the mobile apps could benefit people by prompting them to exercise, their focus on dietary restriction and weight loss could lead to excessive …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Anorexia is more than body image and food intake: Study shows anxiety is at the core of its roots

Hindustan Times

Anorexia is a very serious eating disorder. Anorexia may seem like it's just about food intake restriction, but it has a lot of emotional entanglement at play. A study published in Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging examined how individuals with anorexia process external emotions and how they perceive emotional expressions in others. The researchers examined the neural activity of 22 young girls …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Navigating chaos: The science of uncertainty and how to build resilience in a constant state of flux

Salon

In one research study, participants were given a choice: Either they could pay $38 to guarantee they would get a $50 gift certificate, or they could pay $28 to enter a lottery for a chance to win either a $50 or $100 certificate. “So when we have an uncertain time, like with a potential risk of wildfire, for example, or …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Martha Beck knows anxiety can be debilitating. Controlling it starts with this simple step

CNN

Shift Your Mindset is an occasional series from CNN’s Mindfulness, But Better team. Evidence shows a kind of toggle effect between creativity and anxiety, she explained in her new book, “Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life’s Purpose.” “When one is up and running, the other seems to go silent.” Our brain’s natural programming makes it easy to slip …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Martha Beck knows anxiety can be debilitating. Controlling it starts with this simple step

CNN

Shift Your Mindset is an occasional series from CNN’s Mindfulness, But Better team. Evidence shows a kind of toggle effect between creativity and anxiety, she explained in her new book, “Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life’s Purpose.” “When one is up and running, the other seems to go silent.” Our brain’s natural programming makes it easy to slip …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Social anxiety, loneliness, and heart health: How feeling isolated impacts your stress response

Hindustan Times

If you struggle with social anxiety, your body might react differently to stress than others, and loneliness could be a big reason why. My research focuses on how stress responses connect social anxiety, loneliness, and other psychological factors to long-term heart risks like hypertension." Interestingly, while socially anxious individuals experienced greater self-reported stress, social anxiety alone didn't directly impact cardiovascular …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Stress contagion: The silent office epidemic

Live Mint

Stress contagion is a silent epidemic in the modern office. Asif Upadhye, director of employee engagement firm Never Grow Up, says: “Recognising stress contagion as a shared challenge rather than a personal shortcoming helps teams confront it. Malik notes that stress contagion often manifests as burnout cycles where one person’s stress exacerbates others’ workload, perpetuating a harmful loop. Behavioural shifts …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

6 'Soothing' Activities That Are Secretly Causing You More Anxiety

Huff Post

Ekaterina Goncharova via Getty Images Instead of finding them relaxing, these activities might be causing you more issues. “And I know that I’m doing them, but it’s natural as humans.” Even therapists can fall into these stress traps, she said. ‘Binging’ On TV Or Shopping “The one thing I try my hardest not to do when I’m stressed is get …

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2 months ago

Five everyday habits that you didn’t know are harming your heart

The Independent

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2 months, 1 week ago

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews The Fear Clinic: Face Your Phobia on Channel 4: Who knew you could have a phobia of ducks, string and peanut butter?

Daily Mail

The Fear Clinic: Face Your Phobia Rating: Some people are afraid of string. In Amsterdam at The Fear Clinic, a young British woman called Nina was trying to overcome amaxophobia - her fear of being a passenger in a car. Pictured: The clinic's founder, Dr Merel Kindt Dr Merel Kindt claims the tablet 'alters the way emotional memory is stored …

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2 months, 1 week ago

The Hindu Lit for Life 2025: Dr. Isaac Mathai and Dr. E.S. Krishnamoorthy investigate the promise of ‘Integrative Medicine’

The Hindu

The secret of a healthy, disease-free life is the well-being of the inner health. Inability to let go, stressing over small issues, and holding grudges could lead to a stressful life said doctors at the session on ‘The Promise of Integrative Medicine’ Dr. Isaac said from his 40 years of practice he found that physical health bordered on the well-being …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Stress can make you anxious about harmless things: Study reveals how it alters fear memories

Hindustan Times

Stress triggers the fight, flight or freeze response, as one undergoes extreme panic as they confront the distressing situation. Stress can generalize fear, making the brain perceive harmless things as threatening How stress skews memories The researchers examined mice to understand how stress affects memory formation. Generalisation of fear Too much stress makes even non-threatening situations appear scary. Much like …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Black adults with long COVID report higher levels of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts

Salon

Black adults living with long COVID pointed to challenges with their physical health – rather than their mental health – when asked to describe their long-COVID symptoms. In other words, while participants clearly explained how long COVID impaired their physical health, they were less likely to attribute their recent mental health struggles to any issues stemming from their experiences of …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Stay away from Dr. Google, and other lessons learned about hypochondria

NPR

Stay away from Dr. Google, and other lessons learned about hypochondria kovalto1/Getty Images/iStockphoto If you've ever Googled a list of health symptoms — and become convinced you have a serious illness and are doomed — you might be suffering from hypochondria. "It's a fear that can't be substantiated by any medical tests you might do," Crampton says of hypochondria, which …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

4 Travel Habits That Are Secretly High-Functioning Anxiety In Disguise

Huff Post

Oscar Wong via Getty Images These travel habits may seem harmless, but they might be standing in the way of an amazing trip. “The unpredictable nature of travel can exacerbate anxiety symptoms, making it difficult for individuals to relax and enjoy their trip,” Lyons said. Since this type of anxiety can present in many ways, our experts provided four travel …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Those evening blues

Deccan Chronicle

Watching the sunset is usually a calming view. Priya Parulekar, a Clinical Psychologist from Mumbai explains sunset anxiety as “a clinical term referring to changes in mood or behavioural patterns around late afternoon, evening or night.” Priya opines that these waves of anxiety or mood swings experienced are usually due to one’s circadian cycle or rhythm. Consultant, Clinical Psychologist & …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sick with worry?: A look at the arc of hypochondria

Hindustan Times

In the late Middle Ages, a strange fear swept parts of Europe. It’s an arc Caroline Crampton traces in her new book, A Body Made of Glass: A Cultural History of Hypochondria. The English naturalist Charles Darwin, Canadian pianist Glenn Gould, French novelist Marcel Proust and British poet John Donne all left behind traces of intense, unrelenting and unfounded concerns …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Are you organised, driven and conscientious? Then you could be intensely anxious without realising it - and damaging your health, experts say. Here's how to solve it...

Daily Mail

When you think of someone suffering from anxiety, you probably don't think of someone scrupulously organised, highly driven and conscientious. Dave Smithson, of the charity Anxiety UK, warns that someone with HFA can be full of self doubt and find themselves constantly looking for perfection in everything they do Dave Smithson, of Anxiety UK, says it is 'a form of …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Solange Says She’s Living With This ‘Debilitating’ Condition — And Diagnoses Are Rising

Huff Post

Kate Green via Getty Images Solange Knowles opened up on social media about living with POTS, an automatic nervous system disorder. Solange Knowles recently shared that she’s been living with “debilitating” and “confusing” symptoms of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome after model Shaun Ross posted on social media last month that he developed the condition after experiencing long COVID. Dr. Amesh …

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5 months ago

Millie Mackintosh reveals she suffered regular panic attacks and 'cried every day' as she struggled being a working mum: 'It was a breakdown moment'

Daily Mail

Millie Mackintosh has revealed that she suffered regular panic attacks and that her 'nervous system was in crisis' as she struggled to balance her life as a working mum. Millie Mackintosh has revealed that she suffered regular panic attacks and that her 'nervous system was in crisis' as she struggled to balance her life as a working mum The former …

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5 months ago

Air Pollution: A Silent Threat to Mental Health

Hindustan Times

Air pollution has a significant impact on mental health, with research indicating a strong link to depression and anxiety. PM2.5, a key pollutant, can enter the lungs deeply and cause oxidative stress, inflammation, and damage to brain tissue. Exposure to air pollution can also lead to developmental issues such as autism, ADHD, and vision metabolic related diseases. Additionally, long-term exposure …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Gen Z Talks About This Kind Of Anxiety More Than Anyone Else — But We're All Starting To Feel It

Huff Post

Galina Zhigalova via Getty Images Climate anxiety has also been called solastalgia: the distress and loneliness caused by environmental change to your home. There are names for the overwhelming feelings Williams and other young people have around climate change: climate anxiety and eco-grief, according to Sarah Jaquette Ray, a professor of environmental studies at Cal Poly Humboldt and author of …

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6 months ago

Therapists Say These 6 Common Habits Are Fueling Your Anxiety

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Kathrin Ziegler via Getty Images People pleasing, catastrophizing and seeking external reassurance are all contributing to your feelings of anxiety. Here’s what they are: Black-And-White Thinking “A common unhelpful thinking pattern can be called black-and-white thinking, or also known as all-or-nothing thinking,” Reynolds said. “It’s important after we do something that is anxiety provoking, to literally take time, and tell …

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6 months, 1 week ago

‘Life is fragile and short’: Healthy mother’s shocking near-death experience

The Independent

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ghazal Alagh shares her stress-eating story – and why she’s focusing on healthier habits

Hindustan Times

After a long and exhausting day at work, people often want to relax with their favourite things. While some may choose to watch shows or have a quick nap, others might de-stress with food, which is something MamaEarth's Ghazal Alagh also does. Recently, Alagh posted how an exhausting day at work made her crave truffle cake, even though she claims …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Are people more afraid of illness these days?

Salon

When COVID-19 began to spread around the world, municipalities did all they could to stop the spread of the deadly virus, shutting down businesses, cancelling events, and telling everyone to stay home except for necessities. Related Mpox outbreak shines light on global health disparities “There was a surge in respiratory viruses in children, with RSV and influenza, as well as …

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7 months, 1 week ago

South Australia leads in POTS research, but Australia is behind in diagnosing the disorder

ABC

The night 14-year-old Tess Hansen thought she was having a heart attack and sought emergency medical help, she was asked if she was having "boy problems". "Because dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system isn't properly taught in medical school, many people with dysautonomia are misdiagnosed or neglected, and often they're told nothing is wrong with them," Dr Lau said. Even …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

From supplements to sand baths: China's young adults turn to 'yangsheng' amid rising health anxiety

Hindustan Times

Popping supplements, drinking herbal teas and signing up for lifestyle classes, China's youth are turning to the wellness industry as work stress and pandemic memories spur a growing interest in health. These new habits are part of a global wellness boom, but the traditional concept of "yangsheng" -- literally meaning "cultivating one's life force" -- has given the trend a …

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8 months ago

There’s Nothing Wrong With Her by Kate Weinberg: The new novel describing the unique hell of long Covid and chronic illness

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Weinberg’s novel perfectly captures the surreal, invisible state of being stuck …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Do you hide your illness from others and go on about your day? New research sheds light on why we all lie about being OK

Hindustan Times

We all tend to conceal our sickness, even when symptoms are contagious. A recent study published in Psychological Science reveals that this behaviour is not uncommon; in fact, it is usual business for people to conceal their symptoms. You are likely to hide severe illness symptoms to avoid disrupting your daily routine. Financial pressure or work commitment also drives people …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Living in fear of happiness: Understanding Cherophobia

New Indian Express

Alisha D’souza, a 38-year-old event management professional from Hyderabad, believes that things go wrong each time something positive happens in her life. The cultural belief adds to a fear of happiness, since individuals may feel compelled to downplay their achievements or keep them to themselves.” Symptoms Some medical experts classify cherophobia as a form of anxiety disorder. Someone who has …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Eco-anxiety affecting more than two-thirds of Australians aged 16-25 years, study finds

ABC

From her hometown on New Zealand's north island to a famed beach spot in Sydney's east, the ocean has always been Shelley Addison-Bell's backyard. "I think people just need to be aware that they're allowed to feel how they're feeling and it's also important that they need to spend some time to work through that," Ms Addison-Bell said. 'Concerns for …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

6 Work Habits That Are Secretly High-Functioning Anxiety In Disguise

Huff Post

Oscar Wong via Getty Images High-functioning anxiety often doesn't look like a serious mental health issue, but it certainly can affect your daily life. “People with high-functioning anxiety often are successful at work but will mask this anxiety to others,” Lyons explained. “Someone with high-functioning anxiety may be a perfectionist with their work or conversations as they are anxious of …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

7 Habits That Are Secretly Messing With Your Cortisol

Huff Post

Kanawa_Studio via Getty Images Factors like too much alcohol and not enough sleep raise your body's levels of cortisol, your stress hormone. But “as with anything in our body, when it’s too high for too long or too low for too long, it becomes a problem.” Chronic high cortisol levels can lead to health issues like high blood pressure and …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Rage rituals’ are the latest wellness trend among women

The Independent

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

The unseen effects of climate change on mental health

The Hindu

The mercury is soaring across India, with many places reporting unusually high temperature readings. A dubious distinction A study published in 2023 in the journal GeoHealth reported that an extreme heat event in the Canadian province of British Columbia in 2021 affected people with schizophrenia more than those with kidney and heart disease. The study’s authors, of the British Columbia …

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

Is heatwave making you cranky? Impact of extreme heat on moods; how to deal with it

Hindustan Times

Feeling angrier and more irritable than usual? As per research extreme heat can have a profound effect on your mental health, leading to increased aggression, suicidal behaviour, depressive tendencies and substance use. “Increasing evidence indicates that ambient outdoor temperature could affect mental health, which is especially concerning in the context of climate change,” says a recent meta-analysis published in the …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Archana Puran Singh: I didn't have any help from anybody while dealing with my anxiety issues

Hindustan Times

In her recent social media post, Archana Puran Singh, currently seen as a ‘permanent guest’ on The Great Indian Kapil Show, admitted that she dealt with anxiety at several stages of her life. Archana Puran Singh talks about her social media post on anxiety In the post, she stated, “Today they call it anxiety. Opening up about the post, she …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

How to have a great day at work: Learn to control your anxiety

The Independent

Let’s be clear, we’ve all had anxious thoughts before a big presentation and Sunday night blues are definitely real, but entirely normal. The latest statistics tell us that over 50 per cent of long-term sick leave is due to stress, depression or anxiety and employees are reporting increased workplace intensity and more significant pressure at work so it’s no surprise …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Self-help strategies to beat anxiety and stress

Live Mint

Sheila, a 38-year-old IT professional, led a contented life with her family. Sheila’s symptoms began with sleepless nights, coupled with sporadic bouts of anxiety, often accompanied by breathlessness. Recognising the need for assistance, Sheila reached out to Dr Batra’s, where an extensive case history uncovered the root cause of her anxiety. – Scientists at the Anxiety and Depression Association of …

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1 year ago

How mental health could predict younger women’s heart health

Live Mint

Heart diseases are generally associated with older adults but the recent increase in heart attacks in young people shows it might be time to revisit the assumption. Now, a new study has found that mental health issues such as anxiety or depression could accelerate the development of cardiovascular risk factors among young and middle-aged women. The study, presented at the …

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1 year ago

This non-clinical term is prompting more conversations about anxiety

ABC

It's not a clinical diagnosis, but the term "high-functioning anxiety" has become widely used. "It's kind of popped up in the Zeitgeist of social media and community conversations, people self-identifying as having 'high-functioning anxiety'," Luke Martin, clinical psychologist and senior advisor at Beyond Blue, says. Dr Martin acknowledges there is a risk that the term "high-functioning anxiety" creates unrealistic expectations …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Therapists warn of a new wave of anxiety fueled by climate change

Hindustan Times

When psychotherapist Caroline Hickman was asked to help a child overcome a fear of dogs, she introduced them to her Labradoodle, Murphy. “You build the skills, build the competence, build the confidence, and then they’re less scared of dogs generally.” Climate anxiety is a different beast, Hickman says. Among the close to 300 people who responded to a Bloomberg Green …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Embracing Wellness: Lifestyle Changes for Cancer Prevention in the Indian Context

Hindustan Times

While genetics play a role in cancer risk, research suggests that up to half of all cancers can be prevented through healthy lifestyle choices. This empowers us to take control of our health and embrace practices that enhance our well-being while potentially reducing cancer risk. Dr Vikas Goswami, Director - Medical Oncologist, Max Vaishali, Patparganj and Director – Zeeva Healthcare, …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Explained: Why younger generations in India seem so stressed

The Hindu

Published : Jan 30, 2024 15:33 IST - 5 MINS READ Meghana AT, a theatre artist from Mumbai, is the creator of an interactive show “Plan B/C/D/E”. He also urged parents, relatives, and teachers to abstain from a “running commentary” on the students’ performance, saying it invites “negative comparisons” and is “detrimental to student’s mental well-being”. The pandemic “has fundamentally …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Chloe Ferry candidly admits she has been 'silently struggling' following her dad's sudden death to cancer as she opens up on her ongoing battle with health anxiety

Daily Mail

Chloe Ferry candidly shared she has been 'silently struggling' with health anxiety ever since her father died. Chloe Ferry, 28, candidly shared she has been 'silently struggling' with health anxiety ever since her father died The Geordie Shore star's father passed away after losing his battle with cancer in 2021 'This is my personal truth that I am sharing with …

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1 year, 2 months ago

A New Way to See Your Climate Anxiety

Wired

A recent global study, which surveyed 10,000 young people from 10 countries, showed that nearly 60 percent of them were extremely worried about the future state of the planet. The report, which was published in the medical journal The Lancet, also showed that nearly half of the respondents said that such distress affected them daily, and three-quarters agreed with the …

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