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Stress and Headaches

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Do you seem to get headaches frequently? Stop looking for another pill to pop and try to identify the source of these headaches, which may be brought on by stress. Chronic headaches may come from one of three sources: 1. Stress and Tension – Stress has a way of accumulating like the clutter in your […]
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How to Recover from Burnout and Chronic Work Stress

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It’s pretty likely you’ve heard of burnout – and you may have even experienced it. Caused by chronic work stress, it’s characterised by signs such as emotional exhaustion, lack of energy, and loss of satisfaction with work – and has been linked to a wide range of physical conditions such as cardiovascular diseases and musculoskeletal […]
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Three Reasons Why You Feel Stressed When Trying to Relax

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Have you ever tried to relax, only to find yourself overwhelmed with feeling stressed and having negative thoughts? Turns out a lot of us experience this – which is why some have coined it “stresslaxing”. Even though stresslaxation is a new term, it describes relaxation-induced anxiety which has been studied for years. This is shown […]
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Is Stress Turning my Hair Grey?

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When we start to go grey depends a lot on genetics. Your first grey hairs usually appear anywhere between your twenties and fifties. For men, grey hairs normally start at the temples and sideburns. Women tend to start greying on the hairline, especially at the front. The most rapid greying usually happens between ages 50 […]
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How Much Stress is Too Much?

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COVID-19 taught most people that the line between tolerable and toxic stress – defined as persistent demands that lead to disease – varies widely. But some people will age faster and die younger from toxic stressors than others. So how much stress is too much, and what can you do about it? I’m a psychiatrist […]
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Burnout – Dealing with Rising Demands at Work

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Emily, a finance manager, has been working 60-hour weeks for several months to meet deadlines. She starts feeling constantly exhausted, both physically and mentally. Work that she once found engaging now seems overwhelming, and she’s easily irritated with her colleagues. Despite putting in more hours, her productivity declines. Eventually, she starts calling in sick frequently […]
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What Kind of Stress Eater Are You?

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The relationship between stress and food is a complex one. Stress hormones like cortisol can increase food cravings, especially for energy-rich foods like sugar and fat. For others, stress-related digestive issues like nausea or constipation will reduce their appetite. For many, stress can trigger emotional eating, where individuals turn to comfort foods do satisfy some […]
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6 Symptoms of Chronic Stress to Be Aware Of

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Are you suffering from stress? Everyone has moments of stress from time to time, such as when you’re stuck in traffic, or you have a hard day at the office. But, for some people, stress can also become a serious issue. Expose yourself to too much chronic stress and you’re putting yourself at significant risk […]
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Stress and Your Health

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You ever felt jittery after a bout of stress? Do you have stomach cramps, a sudden outburst of pimples on your skin, or your blood pressure suddenly goes through the roof? You should be familiar with the symptoms of stress in your body and recognize when stress is taking its toll on your health. The […]
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Burnout – What to do?

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Have you ever heard of burnout? It is a physical and mental exhaustion, normally resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. What are the symptoms and what can we do to solve it? Burnout is the result of stress which lasts for a long time, leading to emotional and physical exhaustion, […]
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