Lisa and Dave Parsons were in Jamaica for their son’s destination wedding, a week-long dream vacation that was picture perfect — until they unpacked their bags. Travelling with 40 wedding guests from Ocho Rios, Jamaica, to Lindsay, Ont., on Monday, the couple says that nearly half the group had expensive gadgets, fragrances and clothing stolen … Read more
Oura Ring Andy Boxall / Digital Trends The second half of my 2023 was genuinely awful, and my Oura Ring showed exactly the impact it had on my sleep and body. While the smart ring could never do anything about it, understanding how what I was experiencing was affecting me was fascinating, terrifying, and oddly … Read more
Anyone who’s experienced the heartbreak of a relationship ending knows it can be emotionally devastating. But scientists have found that a breakup also has physical effects on our brains — and our bodies. In Love Hurts: The Science of Heartbreak, a documentary from The Nature of Things, Anthony Morgan speaks with researchers and scientists to … Read more
MELAKA: “Boss Mario” who was reported missing slipped into depression after he was unable to raise money to pay bonuses to his staff in conjunction with the Lunar New Year. Melaka Tengah OCPD Asst Comm Christopher Patit said the 29-year-old social media influencer and businessman had decided to de-stress at an abandoned house at the … Read more
It’s 7 am and you have woken up to finish your syllabus for the upcoming board exams. Shortly after proceeding towards your study table, you start feeling unwell – possibly you have a fever and a cold or maybe an aching head. Certainly, you would be anxious about completing your preparations on time. If you … Read more
London: The use of social media is associated with risks, especially for people with a highly materialistic mindset, as scrolling down content posted by others can increase stress and unhappiness in such users, say researchers. At the same time, the social media platforms attract materialists anyway, as they are a perfect way to satisfy many … Read more
A Bank of Canada survey finds Canadians are increasingly cutting back on spending while mortgage holders remain confident they can keep up with higher payments when their loans renew. The central bank released its fourth-quarter consumer expectations and business outlook surveys Monday, revealing how Canadians are faring amid higher borrowing costs and rising prices. Roughly … Read more
If the pandemic did anything, it forced us all to tackle the unexpected. Not everyone welcomed the need to pivot from routines suddenly. However, those who could adjust uncovered the formula for resilience. Thankfully, pandemics don’t happen every day, but unexpected situations are bound to arise. The question is, “What do you do with the … Read more
As the CBSE board exams approach, students often find themselves struggling with stress and apprehension. However, with a tactical approach and the right mindset, one can traverse the exams and excel in them. Physics is a subject that requires a fair balance of logic and understanding and not just memorisation.(Burhaan Kinu/HT PHOTO) As a Physics … Read more
Maybe your goal is to save more money in 2024. Or perhaps you want to exercise regularly. Whether you realize it or not, the ultimate result of most New Year’s resolutions is reducing a level of stress in your life. Instead of making big changes, however, Jenny Taitz, PsyD, clinical psychologist and author of Stress Resets: How … Read more
