“There is an extraordinary, deep anxiety prevailing right now in Gaza because the question everybody asks is whether, yes or no, there would be a military offensive,” UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini told journalists in Geneva. Following several reports by the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, of “intensive strikes on Rafah” that caused dozens of fatalities, Mr….
A new study suggests that spending quality time with dogs can reduce stress and anxiety. In the study, scientists examined brain scans of 30 healthy individuals. Researchers found in scans that spending a little time with dogs produced electrical activity in the brain that was linked to relaxation, focus and creativity. The scientists said that…
Dublin: Microbes in the gut may play an important role in social anxiety disorder (SAD), a new study suggests. Previous studies have shown that the gut microbiome (the combination of bacteria, viruses, fungi and their genes) of people with this condition is different from that of healthy people. While a study has revealed that gut…
Montana: Research based on 50 years of data has revealed that those with severe sleep difficulties are at increased risk of depression and anxiety. Cara Palma, lead author of the study and director of the Sleep and Development Lab at Montana State University, Bozeman in the US state, said that lack of sleep weakens emotional…
A simple finger tapping technique can reduce anxiety within minutes, according to a study. In this method, eight specific parts of the body are tapped with the knuckles of the index finger and the middle finger. These acupuncture points are located at the ends of ‘Meridians’. Meridians are pathways in the body that traditional Chinese…
London: Scientists have discovered a way to naturally turn off the ‘anxiety gene’ in the brain. The breakthrough will help scientists develop new treatments for anxiety disorders. According to research published in the scientific journal ‘Nature Communications’, anxiety disorders are currently the most commonly diagnosed psychological problems affecting 25% of the population at some point…
Depression and anxiety can cause the brain to age faster. Photo: File London: A study has shown that constant depression and anxiety make the brain older than its actual age. The biggest difference that experts have discovered is the difference of two years between actual age and mental age. This shows that stress, depression and…
This smell of the human body can also tell our emotional state, that is, whether a person is happy or worried. A new study has surprisingly revealed that smelling other people’s body odors can reduce anxiety. Swedish researchers conducted this new experiment using armpit sweat in their study, and the results suggest that anxiety can…
Apart from benefiting the heart and liver, fasting also reduces mental stress and anxiety. Photo: File Karachi: Fasting in Ramadan not only brings a significant change in lifestyle, but also reduces feelings of stress and anxiety in a person due to fasting. However, it is important to avoid carbohydrates and fats to reap these benefits….
File photo Mindfulness can be more effective than medication for stress and anxiety, a recent US study has revealed. American psychologist Dr. Professor Elizabeth Hogg experimented on two groups of patients suffering from mental stress and pressure. One group was given a mindfulness practice while the other was given a drug called Lexapro, which is…
