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  • 10 ways chronic stress changes your brain, weakens immunity, and leads to disease

    Chronic stress damages brain structures, disrupts immune responses, fuels inflammation, and even alters cell behaviour. Research shows how unmanaged stress plays a silent yet deadly role in many modern illnesses, including depression and heart disease.

  • 8 everyday habits that are making you mentally tired – and how to fix them, according to psychologist

    8 everyday habits that are making you mentally tired – and how to fix them, according to psychologist

    Mental fatigue is not a sign of weakness — it’s an indicator that your brain needs care. By recognizing and modifying some of your daily habits, you can recover your energy, focus and happiness. Tiny changes to your schedule can add up to big shifts in the way you think, feel and live

  • Mental health struggles now hit young people hardest, says study

    Mental health struggles now hit young people hardest, says study

    As the midlife crisis fades into history, society faces a new challenge: supporting young people through an era marked by unprecedented mental health pressures. Understanding these trends will may ensure healthier futures for coming generations, says study

  • International Self-Care Day: 5 simple self-care rituals for a healthier, fitter you

    International Self-Care Day: 5 simple self-care rituals for a healthier, fitter you

    Self-care doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming. It can be a small, consistent DIY ritual woven into your daily routine and something that helps you reset, recharge, and re-centre.

  • From heart health to headaches: 10 ways poor sleep and stress impacts you

    From heart health to headaches: 10 ways poor sleep and stress impacts you

    Poor sleep and chronic stress can harm your heart, mind, and mood. Here are some helpful tips on how they affect your health, and what you can do about it.

  • Is it brain fog or burnout? Causes, symptoms and how to fix your focus

    Is it brain fog or burnout? Causes, symptoms and how to fix your focus

    Brain fog shows up as confusion, forgetfulness, or difficulty concentrating, and it doesn't always go away with rest. From stress and sleep to vitamin deficiencies or thyroid disorders, understanding the root cause is crucial. Here’s how to spot brain fog and regain your mental clarity before it starts affecting daily life.

  • International Panic Day 2025: Ayurvedic herbs, oil massage, pranayama and other natural remedies to stop panic attack

    International Panic Day 2025: Ayurvedic herbs, oil massage, pranayama and other natural remedies to stop panic attack

    International Panic Day is observed in June 18. Do you know that panic can hamper your sleep, digestion, and even your ability to focus, without you realising it? However, your body often whispers panic symptoms long before your mind registers the stress.

  • Stop stress and anxiety naturally with these 6 simple but effective habits

    Stop stress and anxiety naturally with these 6 simple but effective habits

    Best ways to manage stress: Managing stress is about responding to it in healthy, brain-friendly ways. Here’s how by making small effective changes, you can build lasting mental strength and protect your brain from stress.

  • Reduce stress, boost your emotional well-being with these simple self-care tips

    Reduce stress, boost your emotional well-being with these simple self-care tips

    Your mental health is important to keep you active and healthy. Excess stress, lack of nutrients and poor sleep, plus everyday work-life challenges can take a toll on your mental well-being. Here are easy steps to boost your mental well-being.

  • Feeling overwhelmed? Expert suggests 6 effective ways to regulate your stress

    Feeling overwhelmed? Expert suggests 6 effective ways to regulate your stress

    Stress is not the enemy, it’s how we handle it that matters. By knowing the nervous system shifts and using simple, research-backed techniques, you can take control of your stress rather than letting it control you. Here’s how.

  • 6 ways to manage mental stress and take back control of your life

    6 ways to manage mental stress and take back control of your life

    How to manage mental stress: Stress is inevitable. However, the way you respond to it is within your control. Here’s how by understanding the root causes, overcoming procrastination, and striving for balance, you can reduce stress and improve your well-being.

  • Why your mind feels cluttered and how to clear it for a calmer, more focused you

    Why your mind feels cluttered and how to clear it for a calmer, more focused you

    Decluttering your mind isn’t about emptying it entirely but about managing and prioritising thoughts effectively. Here’s how creating mental space helps reduce stress, improve focus, and strengthen optimism.

  • Fighting loneliness: How regular social contact can protect your mental health, tips to stay connected

    Fighting loneliness: How regular social contact can protect your mental health, tips to stay connected

    Combating loneliness is essential for maintaining mental and physical well-being. By staying connected, nurturing meaningful relationships, and seeking help when needed, you can protect yourself from poor health. Here’s why prioritising social connections and forming bonds is importantly for your physical and mental health.

  • Stress and arthritis: Here's how mental strain can worsen joint pain

    Stress and arthritis: Here's how mental strain can worsen joint pain

    Stress can have a huge impact on arthritis, making the pain and discomfort worse. When you are stressed, your body releases hormones like cortisol, which help you deal with pressure. However, if stress continues for a long time, these hormones can cause inflammation, making the joints swell and hurt more. Here's why.

  • Managing ADHD symptoms: Lifestyle changes crucial to controlling impulses

    Managing ADHD symptoms: Lifestyle changes crucial to controlling impulses

    Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents unique challenges. However, simple steps like maintaining a healthy routine, reducing distractions, and adopting physical activity into daily life can make a positive difference.

  • Signs of mental exhaustion: Headaches, mood swings, poor sleep are symptoms of burnout

    Signs of mental exhaustion: Headaches, mood swings, poor sleep are symptoms of burnout

    More tired than you think it’s possible? It could be your mind sending messages to your body, due to various stressors that you have been facing over time. Watch out for the signs, listen to your body mindfully.

  • Chronic stress and anxiety, blood pressure, gut health: Protect your heart with these 5 lifestyle changes

    Chronic stress and anxiety, blood pressure, gut health: Protect your heart with these 5 lifestyle changes

    Chronic stress symptoms: Chronic stress can wreak havoc on your body, leading to health issues affecting the heart, nervous system, and digestive health. Check out  5 lifestyle changes to help reduce the damaging effects of stress.

  • Reduce stress, boost energy levels, improve mental health with these expert tips

    Reduce stress, boost energy levels, improve mental health with these expert tips

    Reducing psychological stress is essential for maintaining mental health and boosting energy levels. Common symptoms include anxiety, irritability, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and sleep disturbances. Here are eight tips to help you manage stress and improve your overall well-being.

  • 7 big mistakes that mess up your work-life balance and how to fix them

    7 big mistakes that mess up your work-life balance and how to fix them

    If you feel overwhelmed with work taking over your personal life, leaving you exhausted and disconnected, and struggle to find time for yourself, it’s a sign of an unbalanced work-life schedule. Managing your time well is key to preventing burnout and staying healthy. Here is what you should avoid.

  • Sudden stress: Breathing exercises, meditation and other easy ways to stay mentally healthy

    Sudden stress: Breathing exercises, meditation and other easy ways to stay mentally healthy

    Sudden stress is an inevitable part of life, but it doesn’t have to overwhelm you—it's important to find what works best for you and to be kind to yourself during stressful times.

  • Stress: Avoid these food items to control your cortisol level

    Stress: Avoid these food items to control your cortisol level

    How to reduce stress: Cortisol, often dubbed the "stress hormone," plays a vital role in the body's response to stress. By avoiding these cortisol-spiking foods, you can deal with your stressful days better.

  • Stress management: 8 self-calming techniques to relax instantly

    Stress management: 8 self-calming techniques to relax instantly

    How to reduce stress: Adding these self-soothing techniques into your daily routine can help you relax instantly and cultivate a greater sense of calm and well-being. 

  • International Women's Day 2024: Stress at workplace? Here are 6 practical tips for working women

    International Women's Day 2024: Stress at workplace? Here are 6 practical tips for working women

    Women's Day 2024: Building a foundation of self-care, setting realistic goals, learning to delegate, and scheduling breaks can help you find a good work-life balance. 

  • Signs that your stress hormones are running on overdrive

    Signs that your stress hormones are running on overdrive

    Recognising major signs of elevated stress hormones is the first step towards managing and reducing their impact. 

  • 9 daily habits for improving mental health: Start with meditation, regular exercise, balanced diet

    9 daily habits for improving mental health: Start with meditation, regular exercise, balanced diet

    Improving mental health is an ongoing journey that involves nurturing various aspects of your life. Incorporating these daily habits gradually into your routine can significantly enhance your mental well-being. 

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