The coronavirus pandemic has made us reevaluate what’s important in life – and being happy is now top of the list for many. However, there are so many different areas of our lives that bring us happiness – from family and friends, to work and hobbies. Also where we are living can be a key […]
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How do air purifiers work?
Within this feature, we get into a pressing question: exactly how do air purifiers work? We’re spending a lot more time indoors partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and have a more general concern over the quality of the air we breathe. A recent United States Environmental Protection Agency report revealed indoor air can have […]
“This 5-minute visual trick got me through the most intense week at work and now I'm a convert”
Dealing with stress and burnout at work is a feeling lots of us can relate to. We asked a workaholic to try The Curiosity Academy masterclass to manage chronic stress and feeling overwhelmed and fatigued. Here’s how she got on… Welcome to The Curiosity Academy, Stylist’s new learning hub where you can access workshops, how-to […]
Drop seen in physician work hours during COVID-19 pandemic
Physicians’ working hours and full-time status declined significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online June 23 in JAMA Network Open. Xiaochu Hu, Ph.D., and Michael J. Dill, both from the Association of American Medical Colleges in Washington, D.C., analyzed the Current Population Survey basic monthly data from January 2019 to December […]
Nurse work environment influences stroke outcomes
Stroke remains a leading cause of death worldwide and one of the most common reasons for disability. While a wide variety of factors influence stroke outcomes, data show that avoiding readmissions and long lengths of stay among ischemic stroke patients has benefits for patients and health care systems alike. Although reduced readmission rates among various […]
Pfizer's vaccine DOES work against Brazilian covid variant, study says
Pfizer’s vaccine DOES work against the Brazilian coronavirus variant, study suggests: Second dose of the shot ‘neutralized’ the mutant virus in lab tests Scientists tested antibodies in the blood of people who had two doses against an engineered variant They saw in the lab that the antibodies were able to ‘neutralize’ an infectious spike protein […]
Can’t solve a riddle? The answer might lie in knowing what doesn’t work
Ever get stuck trying to solve a puzzle? You look for a pattern, or a rule, and you just can’t spot it. So you back up and start over. That’s your brain recognizing that your current strategy isn’t working, and that you need a new way to solve the problem, according to new research from […]
Laughter isn’t always the best medicine for work stress
Humor helps us deal with the stress of juggling work and family commitments, but only when we seek it out, according to a new study led by The Australian National University (ANU). It turns out colleagues sending us cat videos to make us laugh before an important meeting might actually be making our blood pressure […]
Which suicide prevention strategies work?
A new study from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has found that suicide mortality can be reduced by a federally coordinated approach employing scientifically proven options. Columbia researchers J. John Mann, MD, Christina A. Michel, MA, and Randy P. Auerbach, Ph.D., conducted a systematic review, determining which suicide prevention strategies work and […]
Do you feel like you need to be busy all the time? This could explain why
Do you feel like you need to be on the go 24/7? You could be ‘addicted’ to feeling overwhelmed – here’s how to cope. On a scale of one to 10, how stressed are you? If your answer is on the higher end of that scale, you’re not alone. For many of us, stress has […]