Signs that you may have adult ADHD

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Signs that you may have adult ADHD: ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a mental health disorder that has become an increasingly common diagnosis in the past few decades, being much more readily identified in children, thanks to recent advances in mental health diagnostics. However, while many diagnoses come as a result of adults seeking an […]

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Cost-of-living crisis to blame for rise in alcohol dependence

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Alcohol Awareness Week takes place from 3-9 July 2023 and presents an opportunity for those who drink alcohol to take a closer look at their drinking habits. Even when alcohol is consumed in moderation, it wreaks havoc on our mind and body over time. With alcohol being readily available across most of the world, it’s […]

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Cracking under Easter holiday pressures

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Parents are cracking: expert reveals top tips to beat burnout this Easter: Have the Easter holidays left you feeling completely exhausted, like you might burn out if you keep going the way you are? You’re not alone. Making time to relax in our busy days of work and juggling kids can be a real challenge. […]

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Getting to the root of hair loss

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Getting to the root of hair loss: Leading trichologist, Eva Proudman FIT IAT helps patients get to the root of hair loss and explains the role that stress can play in this upsetting condition. “Hair loss and thinning can be so hard to come to terms with, explains Eva. “The hair on our head can […]

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When dementia prevention is front of mind

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When dementia prevention is front of mind: Dementia is the second leading cause of death of Australians and the leading cause of death for women. However, there is a lack of awareness about non-medicinal ways to improve brain health, reduce dementia risk, support cognition and help with depression, anxiety and stress, says Professor Nicola Lautenschlager, […]

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Breaking resolutions completely normal

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Breaking resolutions completely normal: Rebecca Wallersteiner looks at new international research which suggest that breaking New Year Resolutions is something to be celebrated as an expression of spontaneity. We are only a few days into the New Year and many of us have made New Year resolutions. If you’ve already broken them don’t feel a […]

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Tsunami of people seeking stress and addiction help

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Priory sees huge rise in people inquiring about treatment for stress and alcohol addiction 70% increase in a year in those inquiring about stress treatment 150% increase on the same period two years ago People are “numbing” or self-medicating their emotions with alcohol, with a 55% year-on-year increase in addiction treatment inquiries Priory experts are […]

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How does stress affect the eyes?

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How does stress affect the eyes? It’s well known that excess stress can have physical long-term effects as well as mental ones. There are certain short-term symptoms that we’re all familiar with, such as clammy palms and quickened breathing, but did you know that one of the things stress can impact is your vision? What […]

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Cost of living is hitting British women’s health

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Healthily survey finds cost of living crisis is hitting British women’s health hard: Women hit by the cost of living crisis are having to make difficult spending choices – at the expense of their health – a new survey has revealed. Skipping meals to save money, drinking more alcohol, lying awake worrying about food and fuel […]

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Vitamins to manage burnout and stress

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Vitamins to manage burnout and stress: In a demanding and fast-paced world, a raging pandemic that has seen many contend with tight deadlines, not to mention other curveballs that life occasionally throws our way, it is nobody’s surprise that cases of burnout are on the rise. And while a little stress can be good for […]

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