Job Stress Measured By Heart Rate
A new Australian study finds that a person's heart rate can reveal a lot about how they make decisions when feeling stressed, a Queensland University of Technology academic says.
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Cultural Context of Depression
A new study provides objective analysis of how symptoms of depression may be different among various cultures.
According to background information in the article, the expectation that East-Asian people emphasize physical ... Read more... »
Worksite Psychological Stress
A new study finds that nearly five percent of employees have high levels of psychological distress associated with a high likelihood of a mental disorder.
Led by Michael F. Hilton, Ph.D., of ... Read more... »
Study Suggest US Residents Are Happy
High fuel and grocery prices notwithstanding, the United States ranks ahead of more than 80 countries, but below 15 others in happiness levels.
The categorization, according to new World Values Survey data, ... Read more... »
Obese Individuals Feel Discrimination
A new Australian study finds that obese people feel "a culture of blame" against them, which they say has been made worse by media reports about the health risks of obesity.
Researchers at Monash University in ... Read more... »
Brain Response When Healthy Adults Take Stimulant Meds
A new trend on college campuses (and in some professions) is the use of stimulant medications such as methylphenidate (MP)--either legally or illegally--to improve attention and focus.
However, the effect of the medications on the ... Read more... »
Trust Leads to Better Health
A unique study discovers community involvement and a sense of belonging aids physical and mental health.
“Social trust, sense of belonging and community participation were each significantly associated with health outcomes,” the researchers ... Read more... »
Overtime Work Linked to Anxiety and Depression
A recent study suggests employees who work overtime are at increased risk of anxiety and depression.
Elisabeth Kleppa and colleagues of the University of Bergen, Norway, analyzed data on work hours from a larger study of ... Read more... »
Return to Work Can Reduce Depression
Although it is well documented that the modern workplace can be a source for depression and stress, on many occasions a return to work can actually help aid recovery and help ... Read more... »
Office Bets May Lead to Unhappiness
Office pools for the NCAA basketball tournament or Oscar contests have traditionally been viewed as a fun activity, a way to encourage bonding and relieve office stress.
Not according to the ... Read more... »
