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African proverb of the day: 'Anxiety will not let you...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on constant worry, survival instinct, human nature and fear

African proverb of the day highlights the saying, "Anxiety will not let you die of hunger." The proverb explains how worry can encourage people to take action and meet their basic needs. It also reminds people that while concern can support survival, too much anxiety can affect peace of mind,…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

More than 14 Million Latino Students Get Ready to Return to Class: a New School Year Shadowed by Immigration Fears

As classrooms fill across the country, Latino children, now roughly one in four American students, return under the weight of enforcement raids, empty desks and rising anxiety. Latino children make up the largest and fastest-growing share of the nation's classrooms, and this school year they are returning to campuses marked…

Latin Times · Jul 24

Woman smells cookies and cream at Great Wolf Lodge and her body immediately shuts down. Then she throws up ‘pink vomit’ on a waitress and snaps forever

She went for the water slides and left with a lifelong panic disorder

We Got This Covered · Jul 24

Why Do We Pray in Difficult Times? The Surprising Psychology Behind It

Have you ever noticed that you pray more deeply when life feels uncertain? Whether it is a health scare, a career setback, relationship stress, or a moment of fear, the first instinct for many people is to look beyond themselves. Prayer is not just a religious habit. It is also…

MyLifeXP · Jul 24

More people are choosing ChatGPT over therapy, and experts are worried

Talking to ChatGPT about anxiety, break-ups or personal problems is becoming increasingly common. Two psychologists examine why more and more people turn to artificial intelligence for emotional support.

Euronews · Jul 24

5 Parenting Habits That Build Emotional Resilience in Your Children Without Any Pressure

Name the feeling before you fix the problemWhen a child comes home upset about a fight with a classmate, the instinct is to jump straight to solutions, "just ignore them," "tell your teacher." The problem gets addressed. The child's interior experience gets skipped entirely. Psychologist John Gottman's research on what…

Times Life · Jul 24

Can You Treat Depression by Chasing Joy? New Therapy Targets the Brain's Broken Reward System

A clinical trial found that Positive Affect Treatment may improve depression, anxiety and anhedonia by targeting the brain's reward system and rebuilding positive emotions.

Medical Daily · Jul 23

How China turned one of its toughest mountain crossings into an 18-kilometre tunnel with an artificial sky to keep drivers safe

China's Qinling Zhongnanshan Tunnel features an artificial sky to combat driver fatigue. This innovative lighting system simulates daylight, easing anxiety for motorists underground. The 18-kilometer tunnel significantly reduced travel time through a challenging mountain range. Engineers incorporated advanced safety features and ventilation systems for secure passage. This project demonstrates engineering…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

People who secretly want to end a conversation often use these 10 common phrases

These phrases don't necessarily mean someone is trying to avoid you. Stress, burnout, social anxiety, and emotional exhaustion can all make even simple conversations feel mentally draining, causing people to pull back from social interactions without any personal intent.

The Economic Times · Jul 22

Perimenopause and heart health: when chest symptoms need urgent attention

A racing heart can be frightening at any age. Palpitations are common during perimenopause and may occur alongside hot flushes, anxiety and disturbed sleep. In many cases, they do not indicate a serious heart problem, but they should not automatically be attributed to hormonal changes.

The Conversation · Jul 21