Corporate Cop OutEmployee Wellness Programs Can’t Fix a Broken System Whose goals are central to the therapeutic process – the employer’s, or the employee’s? By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Grapes Are SourIs This Normal? “I Hate Relaxing” The fact that we're constantly on edge due to a multitude of stressors messes with our internal systems, preventing us from relaxing. By Devrupa Rakshit
New Person Who ThisCovid19 May Have Made People Shy, Moody, and Less Responsible: Study “Personality, while more consistent than changing, is not fixed and can respond to changes in the environment," the researchers said. By Saumya Kalia
Wiping The (Face) CleanWhy Taking a Shower Helps in Reducing Anxiety, Stress “This basic, physical experience of separating residues from our body can trigger a more psychological form of separation..." By Devrupa Rakshit
Double Blow‘News Addiction’ Impacts Both Physical and Mental Health, Suggests Study Besides stress and anxiety, news addiction can result in physical symptoms like fatigue, pain, poor concentration, and digestive issues. By Devrupa Rakshit
Benevolent BurnoutOur Brains Build up a Toxic Chemical After Stressful Work. Fatigue May Protect Us From It. “Influential theories suggested that fatigue is a sort of illusion cooked up by the brain to make us stop whatever we are doing and turn to a more gratifying activity.” By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Exploding Head SyndromeWhy Some People Hear Loud Noises While Trying To Fall Asleep Called "exploding head syndrome," or EHS, the condition is basically a sleep disorder with unknown causes. By Devrupa Rakshit
Hand-in-HandPeriod Irregularities and Stress Levels Have Risen Together Since 2020: Study People who were more stressed experienced heavier menstrual bleeding than usual, with their periods lasting longer than they did before. By Devrupa Rakshit
Stressed OutShowing Signs of Stress Makes People More Likable, Finds New Study There could be an advantage to showcasing one’s vulnerabilities. By Saumya Kalia
Not Making An ExcuseWhy Stress Makes the Most Empathetic People Less Kind Cortisol, the "stress hormone," alters brain activity in regions linked to social decision making, reducing altruistic behavior. By Devrupa Rakshit
Permanent ProblemHow Stress Alters Brain Processes, Making People More Vulnerable to Disorders “The new findings are important for developing more individualized diagnoses and personalized therapies.” By Devrupa Rakshit
Sorry Boss!Portugal Bans Bosses From Calling, Texting Employees After Work Hours Employers could face financial penalties like increased gas and electricity bills for contacting employees outside of work hours. By Devrupa Rakshit
Sound Not OK PleaseWhy Foot Tapping or Chewing Sounds Make Some People Anxious For people with misophonia, specific sounds can trigger emotional or physiological responses including irritation and panic. By Saumya Kalia
Stop Moving!Why Seeing Others Fidget Is Stressful for Some People At least one in three people experience misokinesia, that is, being annoyed at small and repetitive movements, according to new research. By Saumya Kalia
Dynamic ResilienceNew Study Shows Resilience Is Not a Fixed Personality Trait, but Changes Over Time Resilience fluctuates based on a variety of factors — ranging from an individual's stress levels to how emotionally stable they are. By Devrupa Rakshit
Feverishly StressedAll You Need to Know About Stress‑Induced Fevers Called psychogenic fever, the condition can be triggered by both acute and chronic stress -- and is found to occur more frequently in women. By Devrupa Rakshit
Reversible AgingGraying of Hair Due to Stress May Be Reversible, New Study Finds The findings suggest human aging may not be a linear process, and can be temporarily reversed or halted. By Devrupa Rakshit
Early to BedWaking Up Early Is Linked to Reduced Risk of Depression, Research Suggests The study surveyed 840,000 people to show why -- and to what extent -- someone's sleep timing influences their mental health. By Rohitha Naraharisetty