Page 5 - Mental Health
Chronic stress harms your memory. Here's how to protect your brain
Constant pressure floods your brain with cortisol, disrupting focus and memory, but experts say simple daily habits can help protect your mind
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Think one drink is harmless? It may raise your dementia risk, study warns
New research shows even light or moderate drinking may steadily harm the brain and increase long-term risk of dementia, debunking the myth of "healthy drinking"
 "Think one drink is harmless? It may raise your dementia risk, study warns")
Why a sense of control could be your biggest weapon against daily stress
A decade-long study finds that people who feel more in control resolve daily stress faster, and this ability becomes even stronger with age, improving mental resilience
 "Why a sense of control could be your biggest weapon against daily stress")
Fought with a loved one? Here's how to reconnect and rebuild trust
Arguments can leave you drained, but fights don't have to break a bond. Experts share how to calm your brain, avoid defensive talk, and rebuild trust without making things worse
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Poor sleep may age your brain faster, scientists find in major study
A large MRI-based study of 27,500 adults finds that poor sleep may make the brain look up to a year older than its real age, suggesting that better sleep could slow brain ageing
 "Poor sleep may age your brain faster, scientists find in major study")
When parents fight: How divorce, conflict shape a child's mind and health
From anxiety and depression to risky behaviour, children face long-term fallout when parents fight; experts say calm co-parenting and support can make all the difference
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Gaslighting decoded: How trust makes us vulnerable to hidden control
From trust to self-doubt: a new study explains how gaslighters use surprise and manipulation to reshape a victim's reality, making gaslighting a universal risk
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It's never too late: Study shows 1 in 4 older adults reclaim full health
New research finds that nearly one in four adults over 60 bounce back to full well-being in just three years, proving resilience and recovery are possible at any age
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Financial stress and heart attacks: Why money matters as much as cholesterol
Doctors warn that rising EMIs, job insecurity, and daily money stress can quietly damage the heart, making financial anxiety a hidden cardiac risk alongside cholesterol
 "Financial stress and heart attacks: Why money matters as much as cholesterol")
China declares war on 'negative emotions', wants internet free of bad vibes
China has launched a two-month drive against 'negative emotions', targeting content creators, social media apps and users in a bid to sanitise cyberspace
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Wife died hiding her pain: Viral post highlights mental health blind spots
After his pregnant wife died from undiagnosed pre-eclampsia, a grieving man's Reddit post is making the internet rethink what we call 'normal pain' and why speaking up can save lives
 "Wife died hiding her pain: Viral post highlights mental health blind spots")
Understanding magnesium deficiency: Signs, causes and solutions
Low magnesium can cause muscle cramps, fatigue, poor sleep as well as heart problems, yet many overlook the signs
 "Understanding magnesium deficiency: Signs, causes and solutions")
Medicinal cannabis sparks concern in Australia over psychosis, poisonings
More than 1,000 unapproved medicinal cannabis products are available in Australia. People often take these for conditions where we have no strong evidence they work
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Why young people are unhappier than ever-even as middle age gets easier
A global study finds rising stress, anxiety and depression among youth, even as older adults report improved mental health and greater life satisfaction
 "Why young people are unhappier than ever-even as middle age gets easier")
How billionaires rewire their brains to stay focused and keep growing
Neurologist Dr Sweta Adatia explains how billionaires train their brains to stay focused, resilient, and growth-driven
 "How billionaires rewire their brains to stay focused and keep growing")
Suicide is now the top cause of death among Indians aged 15 to 29
Govt data shows nearly 1 in 6 deaths in the 15-29 age group is by suicide, overtaking accidents and illness as the leading killer of young Indians
 "Suicide is now the top cause of death among Indians aged 15 to 29")
Why do you go blank in arguments? Understanding trauma-related memory loss
Ever gone blank in an argument with your partner or at work? Struggled to recall details mid-fight? Experts explain how stress and trauma affect memory, and how to cope with it
 "Why do you go blank in arguments? Understanding trauma-related memory loss")
WHO warns of global mental health crisis, with over 1 billion affected
New data from the World Health Organization reveals alarming global gaps in mental health care, with women and young people most affected, high suicide rates and stagnation in mental health investment
 "WHO warns of global mental health crisis, with over 1 billion affected")
When self-care turns toxic: Experts warn of the growing 'wellness trap'
From endless detoxes to obsessive step counts, overdoing wellness can harm mental health. Experts call this the wellness trap
 "When self-care turns toxic: Experts warn of the growing 'wellness trap'")
'I swapped Fomo for Jomo, and my mental health has never been better'
From anxiety to contentment, here's how Fomo and Jomo shape our mental health and daily choices
 "'I swapped Fomo for Jomo, and my mental health has never been better'")