In today's world, everyone is stressed. Parents worry about family and finances, kids stress about completing assignments, some people worry about passing exams, while others are concerned about their jobs. When someone can't easily handle all these stresses, it leads to anger, frustration, or hopelessness.When this tension starts to affect both the mind and body, it is termed as stress.Sometimes, a little stress can be beneficial. It helps in completing tasks like assignments or projects on time. But if this stress continues for a long time, it can be very dangerous for your health. Do not ignore this; it's for your own health and benefit.Let's understand this in detail. Whenever you are stressed, your body releases a hormone called cortisol, known as the stress hormone. This hormone makes your brain very alert, stiffens your muscles, and changes your heart rate. This is your body's own defense mechanism to deal with stress. However, when stress reaches higher levels, it can cause many diseases such as:ObesityDiabetesHigh blood pressureHeart-related problemsDepressionAnxietyAcne breakoutsMenstrual problems, and it can make many other diseases more severe.So, how can you tell if you are stressed?When you are stressed, your body gives certain signs that can save you from future health risks, such as:DiarrheaConstipationForgetting things easilyFrequent body painStiff neckHeadachesFeeling tired all the timeDifficulty sleeping or sleeping too muchWeight gain or lossUsing alcohol or drugs to feel calmsource: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3341916/ https://ijip.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/18.01.128.20221003.pdf

Have you ever forgotten where you left your keys, where did you place your important files, or miss the name of a person or some placeduring a conversation? This is actually normal, but if you want to grow smart, improve your concentration and thinking skills, then this video is for you.Today we will be talking about games, the brain games that can boost your memory or sharpen your brain, in short, brain games that make you smarter. The last game is super interesting. So, watch this video till the end!Do you know What brain games are?Brain games are certain games like puzzles, memory games, or problem-solving games, that stimulate your brain and boost neuroplasticity, which means increasing the ability of the brain to change and adapt new things and improve cognitive functions.Here are the 5 top brain games that can make you 10% more smarter:1.Crossword puzzles: these are the puzzles designed to where you have to recall and connect different words, which improve vocabulary, language skills and memory.2. Sudoku: this brain game is super interesting. This game is simply a number-based puzzle, where you need to fill in the squares with correct numbers without repeating them. It helps to improve your logical thinking and problem-solving skills.3. Chess: this brain game is about protecting your king just like a war played with mind. It requires thoughtful and careful moves, considering what your opponent can do next. This brain game improves your strategic thinking, memory and concentration.4. Brain teasers: this brain game involves riddles and visual puzzles that challenge your thinking from all the angles. It improves your cognitive skills, problem-solving skills and creativity.5. Jigsaw puzzles: this brain game includes solving a puzzle from the pieces, remembering the shapes, colors and how they fit into a larger picture. It improves your short-term memory and is more relaxing.source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5930973/ https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/04/170417095528.htm

Have you ever had a hangover without drinking alcohol? I mean, that same hangover feeling—being emotional, both your body and mind are tired and not working well? Didn’t get it? Let’s understand!Has there ever been a time when you had an argument at home or a really bad job interview? And right after that experience, you feel extremely tired, become emotional, have a heavy feeling in your head, and your brain stops working? All you want to do is stay in bed.This happens to many people, but no one really knows what to call it. This condition is called an emotional hangover, and it feels just like a hangover after drinking alcohol.So, why does an emotional hangover happen?An emotional hangover happens when you find yourself in a situation that triggers your emotions or feelings, such as:Having an argument with family or a close person, work stress, major life changes like getting married, shifting jobs, moving from one city to another, or the death of a loved one.In such conditions, the stress level becomes very high, and your brain produces a lot of the stress hormone, cortisol. When your body and brain need time to recover from this condition, you may experience symptoms like fatigue, irritability, or trouble thinking and understanding.This is a normal way for your body to ask for time to recover and get back to functioning properly.source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161226211238.htm https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S030646032300014X

Emotional hangover refers to the lingering effects of an event that impact both your mind and body, making you feel exhausted or irritable ,like having an argument with a loved one, the stress of a new job, or the death of someone. The effects of an emotional hangover are quite similar to stress and depression.This hangover is just like the hangover after drinking alcohol.”To recognize an emotional hangover, watch out for these signs:Feeling tired during the day even after a good night's sleep.Experiencing body aches or pain.Headaches or dizziness.Nausea.Difficulty concentrating on tasks.Irritability.Feeling sad.Crying.Avoiding conversations or feeling anxious.If you're dealing with an emotional hangover, try these 5 things:Eat light meals and stay hydrated.Exercise or engage in creative activities like painting or playing the guitar.If needed, get some extra rest to feel better.Spend time outdoors in a natural setting.Do what makes you happy and talk to loved ones about your problems. It will make you feel better and help you overcome the emotional hangover.source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161226211238.htm https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S030646032300014X

Hallucinations are sensory perceptions that aren’t real. They involve experiencing sounds, seeing things, smells, tastes, or touch sensations that seem real but exist only in the mind, which means they do not exist in real or has never happened.What are the different types of hallucinations?Hallucinations can be of different types which we will discuss:Auditory hallucinations: In auditory hallucination, a person hears such sounds that nobody else can hear. For example: talking to somebody who is not even present, or hearing someone calling their name, footsteps, whistle, and much more which is just in the head of that person.Visual hallucinations: Visual hallucinations means a person can see another person who is not there, lights, some objects or animal which is not really there, which means any normal person can’t see them.Tactile hallucinations: Tactile hallucination means a person can feel some kind of touch sensations, or something moving on the body, like some insect or bugs crawling on the skin or even sometimes in the internal organs as well.Olfactory hallucinations: Olfactory hallucinations means hallucinations of smell. It means a person can smell something like rotten, burnt, or some fragrance which is not there for real, or no one else can smell it.Gustatory hallucinations: Gustatory hallucinations means experiencing unusual tastes. It means a person can experience unpleasant taste in their food. The most common is metallic taste.Kinesthetic hallucinations: Kinesthetic hallucinations means a person feels like their body is moving, flying or floating, while in real there is no movement in their body.source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2702442/

Many famous celebrities like Deepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar, or Honey Singh have experienced depression. But it was surprising when star kids like Suhana Khan, Shaheen Bhatt, and Ira Khan also faced depression at quite a young age.So can children also experience depression?Actually, it's quite normal for children to sometimes be quiet, get angry over small things, yell, become irritated, and then after a while, your child starts playing again.But sometimes children start staying quiet more often, or this irritability becomes more noticeable. And when these symptoms persist for more than a week, your child may not be okay and could be experiencing depression.According to research, about 3% of children and 8% of teenagers experience depression.There can be many reasons for depression in children, such as: Family history or genetic history, meaning if someone in the family, especially parents, has a history of depression, stressful events like the death of a loved one, parents' divorce, or a physical injury or illness, or being bullied by other children at school. All these things can be reasons for your child to develop depression.Now the question arises, how to know if your child has depression:If a child has depression, these symptoms will be visible:Your child may seem sadder or more irritated than before, meaning their mood is changing.They lose interest in activities they used to enjoy.Energy levels decrease significantly, or they feel very tired.Your child starts talking negatively, like "I'm not good," "I don't have any friends," or "I'm not good at studying."Your child starts eating much less or much more than usual.Your child is sleeping too much or not sleeping enough.source; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8465814/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3788699/

Loneliness affects one’s mental health to a great extent. World Health Organization states that 1 in 4 older adults experience loneliness and between 5 to 15 per cent of adolescents experience loneliness which affects their mental health.Mental health; a state of mental well-being has its very own importance in each individual’s life.However, mental illnesses have become a leading cause of disability worldwide. And this COVID-19 pandemic has added a burden across the population.What is loneliness doing?Loneliness is one of the major public mental health issues. Evidence shows that loneliness is associated with depression as well as certain other mental health problems. Across all ages and regions; anyone- anywhere can feel lonely.There can be severe impacts of loneliness on health and lifespan. World Health Organization says that people who feel loneliness for longer durations:More likely suffer with anxiety, depression, suicide and dementiaHave increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.Face a higher risk of early death.Loneliness just not only harms the individuals but they have a severe negative impact on the society.Why are people so lonely?Some people find it difficult to adjust to certain changes in life. Some factors responsible are:Work from home jobsChildren settling in different cities due to their studies/ jobsFrequent change of school among kidsWhat can we do?Some ways that can help reduce loneliness:Bring older and younger generations together, where they can share dining and enjoy some recreational activities.Gather for parties, movies, games etcForm and participate in clubsMaintaining healthy relationships among peopleEngaging older adults in the community and other social groups.Sharing a carpoolFor a better mental health of the society, it is important that we bring together people from all the age groups and all regions to combat loneliness.Source:-1. https://www.who.int/groups/commission-on-social-connection#:~:text=Anyone%2C anywhere%2C can be lonely,of our communities and society.2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9636084/3. https://www.apa.org/monitor/2019/05/ce-corner-isolation

Whenever you have an exam, you feel nervous, but along with that, you also start feeling a strange pain in your stomach, and sometimes even get diarrhea. Happens, right?Now think, why do you start feeling angry when you're very hungry?This is because the brain and gut are related to each other. So it's worth thinking, if we eat good and healthy food, our brain will be healthy too.Let's learn about 5 Superfoods that are great for your mental health:Avocados: Avocados are rich in vitamins B3, B5, B9, vitamin C, and vitamin E. These vitamins play a crucial role in keeping brain nerves healthy and protected, producing neurotransmitters, and maintaining blood flow in the brain. Eggs: Eggs contain vitamins B1, 2, 3, 6, and 12, which help the brain function normally.Additionally, eggs contain choline and leutin, which increase your memory power. Walnuts: Walnuts are packed with antioxidants that protect the brain from damage, enhance memory and learning, and prevent dementia, the disease of losing memory.Salmon: Salmon is a fish rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, which protect the brain from damage, and its antioxidants protect your brain from age-related mental problems. Blueberry: Blueberries have a higher concentration of antioxidants than any other fruit. These antioxidants improve your brain's memory and keep the brain young.source.. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343534587_The_effect_of_food_on_mental_health