Stress Hormones and Fear Generalization: A Mouse Study
A University of Toronto study shows that stress hormones increase the size of fear memory engrams in the amygdala, causing fear generalization in mice; this finding may lead to new treatments for anxiety disorders.
Stress Hormones and Fear Generalization: A Mouse Study
A University of Toronto study shows that stress hormones increase the size of fear memory engrams in the amygdala, causing fear generalization in mice; this finding may lead to new treatments for anxiety disorders.
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16% Bias Score
German Anxiety Disorder Diagnoses Surge 77% Since 2008
In 2023, approximately 5.5 million people in Germany received a first or subsequent diagnosis for anxiety disorders, a 77% increase since 2008, according to KKH Kaufmännische Krankenkasse data; contributing factors include chronic stress, societal crises, and reduced stigma.
German Anxiety Disorder Diagnoses Surge 77% Since 2008
In 2023, approximately 5.5 million people in Germany received a first or subsequent diagnosis for anxiety disorders, a 77% increase since 2008, according to KKH Kaufmännische Krankenkasse data; contributing factors include chronic stress, societal crises, and reduced stigma.
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28% Bias Score
Toxic Leadership: High Costs of Demeaning Behavior
Leaders' demeaning behavior causes chronic stress in employees, reducing cognitive function and costing US companies $300 billion annually in health costs, absenteeism, and poor performance; self-regulation is key to mitigating this.
Toxic Leadership: High Costs of Demeaning Behavior
Leaders' demeaning behavior causes chronic stress in employees, reducing cognitive function and costing US companies $300 billion annually in health costs, absenteeism, and poor performance; self-regulation is key to mitigating this.
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36% Bias Score
Italian Teacher Burnout Crisis: Systemic Issues Threaten Education System
A study by Bicocca University in Milan reveals that nearly half of Italian teachers experience burnout, with 35% considering resignation due to systemic issues like excessive bureaucracy, overcrowded classrooms, and strained relationships, impacting the education system significantly.
Italian Teacher Burnout Crisis: Systemic Issues Threaten Education System
A study by Bicocca University in Milan reveals that nearly half of Italian teachers experience burnout, with 35% considering resignation due to systemic issues like excessive bureaucracy, overcrowded classrooms, and strained relationships, impacting the education system significantly.
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24% Bias Score
Record Number of Japanese Teachers Take Mental Health Leave
A record 7,119 Japanese public school teachers took mental health leave in fiscal 2023, up 580 from the previous year, highlighting increased workloads and prompting government intervention to increase teacher numbers and support mental health. A record 788 teachers also quit after less than a year,...
Record Number of Japanese Teachers Take Mental Health Leave
A record 7,119 Japanese public school teachers took mental health leave in fiscal 2023, up 580 from the previous year, highlighting increased workloads and prompting government intervention to increase teacher numbers and support mental health. A record 788 teachers also quit after less than a year,...
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48% Bias Score
Overprotective Parenting: Hindering Children's Growth?
This article discusses the increasing stress among parents and the potential negative consequences of excessive parental intervention in children's lives, particularly concerning academic performance and social issues. It explores the need for a balance between support and allowing children to deve...
Overprotective Parenting: Hindering Children's Growth?
This article discusses the increasing stress among parents and the potential negative consequences of excessive parental intervention in children's lives, particularly concerning academic performance and social issues. It explores the need for a balance between support and allowing children to deve...
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36% Bias Score
Chronic Stress: An Evolutionary Superpower Turned Modern Health Risk
Chronic stress, a deeply rooted evolutionary response, is causing significant health problems in modern society due to prolonged activation from technology and work, leading to conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity; however, mindfulness and exercise offer complementar...
Chronic Stress: An Evolutionary Superpower Turned Modern Health Risk
Chronic stress, a deeply rooted evolutionary response, is causing significant health problems in modern society due to prolonged activation from technology and work, leading to conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity; however, mindfulness and exercise offer complementar...
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48% Bias Score
Combating Busyness: The Benefits of "White Space" for Well-being and Productivity
This article examines the detrimental effects of constant busyness on mental well-being and relationships, advocating for "white space"—intentional pauses—to improve self-regulation, creativity, and productivity, suggesting practical techniques like the "10-10-10 Rule".
Combating Busyness: The Benefits of "White Space" for Well-being and Productivity
This article examines the detrimental effects of constant busyness on mental well-being and relationships, advocating for "white space"—intentional pauses—to improve self-regulation, creativity, and productivity, suggesting practical techniques like the "10-10-10 Rule".
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28% Bias Score
Qbuzz Faces Driver Shortage, Passenger Complaints After Service Takeover
Qbuzz, which recently took over bus routes in the Netherlands, faces driver stress and passenger complaints due to insufficient buses, facilities, and staff following delays in electric bus deliveries; 85% of 270 surveyed drivers reported stress issues, prompting a union's strong letter demanding ac...
Qbuzz Faces Driver Shortage, Passenger Complaints After Service Takeover
Qbuzz, which recently took over bus routes in the Netherlands, faces driver stress and passenger complaints due to insufficient buses, facilities, and staff following delays in electric bus deliveries; 85% of 270 surveyed drivers reported stress issues, prompting a union's strong letter demanding ac...
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40% Bias Score
UK Study Shows High Stress Levels Among Working Parents
A UK study by Bright Horizons reveals that 32% of female and 26% of male working parents report very high stress levels, impacting workplace productivity, and that 73% of respondents would consider employer family support when seeking promotions or new jobs.
UK Study Shows High Stress Levels Among Working Parents
A UK study by Bright Horizons reveals that 32% of female and 26% of male working parents report very high stress levels, impacting workplace productivity, and that 73% of respondents would consider employer family support when seeking promotions or new jobs.
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44% Bias Score
Chronic Complaining: Emotional and Physical Consequences
This article explores the detrimental effects of chronic complaining on mental and physical health, providing insights into its neurological basis and offering strategies for change.
Chronic Complaining: Emotional and Physical Consequences
This article explores the detrimental effects of chronic complaining on mental and physical health, providing insights into its neurological basis and offering strategies for change.
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36% Bias Score
Understanding and Treating Tension Headaches
Tension headaches are the most common type of headache and are characterized by pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck. Treatment involves pain relievers, stress management, and other therapies.
Understanding and Treating Tension Headaches
Tension headaches are the most common type of headache and are characterized by pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck. Treatment involves pain relievers, stress management, and other therapies.
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