Various urban legends have said that the crimes increase on full moon nights and new moon nights. Does the Lunar cycle actually affect the human psychological behavior? Studies conducted by a group of psychologists from Canada have revealed that lunar cycle has no influence on crime rate, injuries and other events that have been believed to [...]
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PERFECTIONISM LEADS TO STRESS, WORK DELAYS
University professors and students who strive for perfection in everything they do are most likely to procrastinate , studies made by psychologist and York University Professor Gordon Flett show. In his most recent research work, Professor Flett found that perfectionist students tend to delay accomplishing tasks at hand due to negative thoughts and often, fear of failure. [...]
Men and stress – a recipe of enhanced allurement for larger women
We are all truly aware of the phenomena known as stress. Whenever life hurls a curve ball in our paths, the aftermath can be an induction of stress. A stressful situation can leave an indelible mark on us and we can pay for it by being engulfed into the sensation of feeling older than our [...]
Heart Attacks Can Be Triggered by Polluted Air
Poor air quality may trigger heart attack in people with heart troubles, a recent study published in the journal The Lancet reveals. The researchers say exposure to air pollution from automobiles and power plants may be as potent as a trigger for heart attacks as stress, extreme physical exertion or alcohol abuse. While the study [...]
Rise in Stress and Workload Across the Country Noted
The effects of the financial crunch continue to be felt across the country even as the economy improves, as many businesses struggle to stay afloat by cutting costs which ultimately lead to heavier workloads and greater stress to employees. This is the major finding in two surveys conducted by the Express Employment Professionals: one focused [...]
Stress in New York Greater Than Any Other US City
A study released by the American Psychological Association (APA) indicates that people living in and around metropolitan New York are stressed much more than people living elsewhere in the country. The report said that the stress level of an average New Yorker stands at 5.5 on a 10-point scale, slightly worse than the national average [...]