Most of us are engulfed by stress due to several factors in our lives. Sadly, many slip into depression as well. It is important to pay equal attention to our mental health Antidepressants have been used increasingly for many years now. Around two to eight percent of pregnant women use antidepressants. The researchers from the … Read more
Staying at a vineyard for the first time in a wine growing region you’ve only studied of is best enjoyed in harvest season. Right? Right? Or so I thought. When we landed, we were welcomed with expected lower temperatures (courtesy hemisphere change) and lots of rain. In the words of our talkative driver “It’s supposed … Read more
Mental fatigue is a psychobiological state that is caused by prolonged periods of demanding cognitive activity. Mental fatigue slows down reaction times and causes attention deficits. It also affects the ability to focus and interferes with the capacity to make optimal decisions for any task. Mental fatigue leads to accidents in traffic or can cause … Read more
Women struggling at both ends of their life stages – puberty and menopause – are suffering from depression, anxiety, forgetfulness, brain fog due to the symptoms of these life stages as well as the side-effects of hormone pills. I deep dive into some research and personal experiences with patients and the negative impact of hormone … Read more
July 07, 2023; Unhurry Expert Research Team Our brain is the supercomputer. If it malfunctions, each part of our body can be impacted. Looking after the brain is as important as looking after the body for sound physical and mental health. An imaging study conducted by a team of investigators from the Massachusetts General Hospital … Read more
July 05, 2023; Unhurry Expert Research Team How to manage stress is an unanswered question for most of us! According to new research from the University at Buffalo, if dispositional mindfulness can teach us anything about how to manage stress and anxiety, then it might be an unexpected lesson on its ineffectiveness at managing stress … Read more
July 05, 2023; Unhurry Expert Research Team Did you know that pregnant women with case histories of major depression are likely to get depressed again during pregnancy and after their babies are born? Depression in pregnant women is quite common. A study conducted by the University of Colorado Boulder found that when pregnant women practiced … Read more
July 04, 2023; Unhurry Expert Research Team According to Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester, England, rapid stress management techniques (RSMTs) help cancer patients to deal with ‘procedure-related’ stress. A new service evaluation study revealed that stress relief techniques and complementary therapy help cancer patients to manage their fear of medical procedures. Why is stress … Read more
July 4, 2023; Unhurry Expert Research Team According to the authors of a new rapid review into the long-term mental health effects of lockdown, “Social isolation needs to end and clinical services are the need of the hour for children and teenagers who are prone to depression and anxiety after lockdown.” So, why is depression … Read more
Doctors refer to rheumatoid arthritis as an autoimmune disorder. It begins when your immune system, which is meant to defend you, malfunctions and starts attacking the tissues in your body. The synovium—the lining of your joints—becomes inflamed as a result. Your joints may become painful, swollen, red, and heated as a result. Your joints become … Read more
A neurologic disorder is caused by a dysfunction in the brain or nervous system (i.e. spinal cord and nerves). This dysfunction can result in physical and psychological symptoms. The brain begins developing before birth. It continues developing throughout infancy, childhood, and adolescence. Most brain cells form before birth. One type of cell is the neuron, … Read more
Millions of children suffer with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which frequently lasts into adulthood. ADHD is characterised by a variety of enduring issues, such as trouble maintaining focus, hyperactivity, and impulsive behaviour. Along with poor academic performance, problematic relationships, and low self-esteem, children with ADHD may also have these issues. Sometimes, symptoms get better as we … Read more
It’s common to have uneasiness every now and then. However, strong, excessive, and persistent worry and panic over commonplace, circumstances are typically experienced by those with anxiety disorders. Panic attacks, which are abrupt, strong emotions of fear or terror that peak within minutes, are frequent symptoms of anxiety disorders. Daily tasks are complicated, difficult to … Read more
A neurological abnormality called autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects how a person perceives and interacts with others, which can lead to issues with social interaction and communication. Limited and recurring behavioural patterns are another feature of the illness. In autism spectrum disorder, the word “spectrum” refers to the broad spectrum of symptoms and severity. Autism, … Read more
Immune system problems result in abnormally low or high immune system activity. Autoimmune illnesses are conditions in which an overactive immune system causes the body to attack and harm its own tissues. Immune deficiency illnesses make the body less able to defend itself against invaders, making it more susceptible to infections. The immune system may … Read more