People who eat at least six portions of fruit and vegetables a day are less stressed

Feeling stressed? Grab a salad! People who eat at least six portions of fruit and vegetables a day are less tense than those who shun their greens, study reveals Researchers examined 8,600 adults aged 25 to 91 about greens and stress They found eating more fruit and vegetables resulted in 10 per cent less stress … Read more

People who eat at least six portions of fruit and vegetables a day are less stressed

Feeling stressed? Grab a salad! People who eat at least six portions of fruit and vegetables a day are less tense than those who shun their greens, study reveals Researchers examined 8,600 adults aged 25 to 91 about greens and stress They found eating more fruit and vegetables resulted in 10 per cent less stress … Read more

‘Stressed’ brain activity linked to broken heart syndrome

Scientists have linked ‘broken heart syndrome’ – caused by life events such as a painful breakup – with heightened activity in the brain. US researchers found that the greater the activity in nerve cells in the amygdala region of the brain, the sooner broken heart syndrome can develop. Broken heart syndrome, also known as Takotsubo syndrome (TTS), is a … Read more

Vets reveal the subtle signs that your dog might be stressed

Animal charity Blue Cross is warning dog owners to be on the lookout for signs that their pup is stressed, which it says can lead to behavioural issues.   Obvious signs a dog is stressed include a loss of appetite, aggression, having its tail between its legs or backing away from someone or something, Blue Cross says.  … Read more

Vets reveal the subtle signs that your dog might be stressed

Dr Roger Mugford, pictured at his home in Surrey, an animal psychologist used by the royal family, said that owners need to start preparing their pets for the return to a normal routine to avoid any issues The Queen’s corgi trainer has claimed dogs will experience ‘severe separation anxiety’ when the lockdown is lifted after … Read more

March is the new September! Stressed parents reveal uniforms have sold out online

‘Where are all the uniforms?’ Stressed out parents say shirts and trousers are ‘sold out’ online as they get ready for Monday – with one mother claiming her son’s feet have grown two sizes since September Boris Johnson’s lockdown exit plan will see schools in England reopen March 8, Lockdown restrictions means parents aren’t able … Read more

‘Stressed’ hotel quarantine guests leave notes in windows begging to be allowed to go home

What are the rules for entering Britain?  You cannot enter the UK if you’ve been in or through a country on the banned travel list (known as the ‘red list’) in the last 10 days, unless you’re British, Irish or you have the right to live in the UK You must either quarantine where you’re … Read more

‘Stressed’ hotel quarantine guests leave notes in windows begging to be allowed to go home

What are the rules for entering Britain?  You cannot enter the UK if you’ve been in or through a country on the banned travel list (known as the ‘red list’) in the last 10 days, unless you’re British, Irish or you have the right to live in the UK You must either quarantine where you’re … Read more

Headteacher’s inspirational letter to stressed parents becomes Internet hit

A headteacher has become an internet hit after she penned a heartfelt letter telling parents they would ‘get through this together’ during the third lockdown.  Sarah White, 40, was so moved by a conversation with a parent who had had a ‘really tough’ time during lockdown she decided to write the letter to say that … Read more

Can a bracelet REALLY tell if you’re stressed?

Advances in technology mean health gadgets can now be disguised as jewellery.  Earrings, bracelets and brooches are being redeployed to keep a check on our wellbeing, picking up signs of potential problems and sometimes even serving as a treatment.  Pat Hagan asked experts to assess some of the latest health accessories. We then rated them. Bangle … Read more