We spend so much of our time at work that it is important we are happy and feel supported. Research demonstrates that work related stress can be a cause of anxiety, depression, burnout and even suicidal thoughts. Allison Milner, Katrina Witt, Anthony D LaMontagne, Isabelle Niedhammer. Review. Psychosocial job stressors and suicidality: a meta-analysis and […]
READ MOREStress – pollution increases stress
This study found high particulate matter from pollution may activate the nervous-hormone system in the body [hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal glands] to produce more stress hormones such as cortisol. Indoor air purification was found to reduce stress hormones in this study. Another reason to visit the country more often for some fresh air. Huichu Li, Jing Cai, Renjie […]
READ MOREStress – fruit and vegetables reduce risk of depression & psychological distress
Eating a healthy Mediterranean diet high in fruit, vegetables, good oils and nuts helps improve moods. Nguyen B, Ding D, Mihrshahi S. Fruit and vegetable consumption and psychological distress: cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses based on a large Australian sample. BMJ Open. 2017;7:e014201. http://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/7/3/e014201 Liu X, Yan Y, Li F, Zhang D. Fruit and vegetable consumption […]
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