anxiety

Hot flashes, irritability, and vaginal dryness likely come to mind when you think about menopause. But it usually doesn’t start out so cut-and-dry. Perimenopause symptoms can often fly under the radar—think: brain fog, dry eyes, itchy ears, joint problems, and anxiety—because they just don’t scream “hormonal changes!” to most people. Perimenopause is the transition phase

Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, highlights the burden the COVID-19 pandemic has placed not only on people’s physical health but also their mental health.COVID-19 has had a profound effect on people. The world is approaching one million recorded deaths from the disease. And, some of those who recovered from the initial virus effects…

Share on PinterestA recent study looked at the relationship between anxiety and the thyroid gland.Most people have brief periods of anxiety from time to time, such as when they experience stressful situations in which the outcome is unknown. For many individuals, however, anxiety is an acute, frequent, and persistent emotional state that adversely affects quality…

Grade 12 pupils have returned to school after being away for a week.Some schools in Gauteng are preparing for more grades that are expected back by the end of August.A principal at one school says they have not been given directions on labour issues which poses a challenge as schools plan on working towards completing…

Share on PinterestResearchers have identified brain activity changes in people who experience anxiety.The feeling of anxiety is a common one. Most of us have, at one time or another, felt worried about future outcomes, be they test results, financial needs, or work-related goals. But when these feelings are lasting and do not relate to just…