Buying Sprees Compulsive buying -- in stores or online -- can be a distraction from stress-out state or it can serve as an esteem booster. The effect on mood is temporary but could be addictive-like. Always seek help for the underlying cause. Alcohol People can abuse alcohol to cope with depression and anxiety and to … Continue reading Burnout Surprising Signs
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Everyday germy things
Cellphone It is with you everywhere -- even into the toilet. As a consequence, it is 10 times dirtier than a bathroom seat. It could have E. coli on it. That’s a bacteria that can cause diarrhea and GIT cramps. It can remain alive for hours on your phone. Solution: Wash your hands with soap after you go. … Continue reading Everyday germy things
Loneliness Effects on Health
Research has shown how important social connections are to our happiness. Very happy people have rich relationships and spend little time alone, talking with friends is one of the happiest activities, and socializing give us a lot of positive emotion. On the other side, loneliness is correlated with health problems like inflammations, decreased immune response, … Continue reading Loneliness Effects on Health
Depression/Anxiety screening in local staff-Sana’a
Introduction: During Cultivating wellbeing sessions provided to staff in 2019, participants were asked to fill in a questionnaire and answers were collected and analyzed. The questionnaire includes Utrecht-3 for work engagement assessment, DSM-5 Self-Rated Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure—Adult to screen for anhedonia and low mood (combined for depression) and for anxiety. Sampling: Attendants of … Continue reading Depression/Anxiety screening in local staff-Sana’a
Stopping a Panic Attack
Recognize the signs A panic attack can occur in any situation, not necessarily in a scary one. one can be on a hike, at a restaurant, or asleep in bed. A strong surge of fear happens suddenly. Then ensue physical symptoms like a pounding heart, sweating, shortness of breath, nausea, chest pain, or trembling. It … Continue reading Stopping a Panic Attack
Signs of insufficient sleep
Body Breakouts If your sleep is not enough for sometime, it may show on your skin. A link between acne and lack of sleep was found by some studies, perhaps related to the sleep effect on hormonal regulation. The immune system is also affected by the lack of sleep, leaving your body more susceptible to … Continue reading Signs of insufficient sleep
Ways to Control Your Eating
Gum chewing in the store If you are hungry and you go for shopping, you are more likely to but high caloric foods. It could be wise not to go shopping when hungry, but chewing a piece of sugarless gum during shopping can help too. According to 2 studies, chewing gum make people feel less … Continue reading Ways to Control Your Eating
Effects of Nighttime Habits
Exercise Exercise helps your body and sleep in general. But when you exercise, your body secretes hormones like cortisol which help you getting alert. So if you have to exercise in the evening, do it 2-3 times before your bedtime Late-Night Meal Avoid dining within 2 hours of your bed time. Eat several hours before … Continue reading Effects of Nighttime Habits
Pandemic Crisis Fatigue
More than a half year now into covid-19 crisis, general population as well as staff members are reaching a point of emotional exhaustion. This can manifest as frustration, anger, hopelessness, and disappointment. People choose social media to express their feelings towards governments, China, or whoever they think is responsible. Anxiety and Grief Are Natural It … Continue reading Pandemic Crisis Fatigue
Calculate Calories
Obesity is a substantial public health crisis worldwide, with the prevalence increasing rapidly in numerous countries. A report from the National Center for Health Statistics stated that in US individuals aged 20 years or older, the prevalence of obesity rose steadily from 19.4% in 1997 to 31.4% for the period January-September 2017. Obesity is a leading … Continue reading Calculate Calories
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