Scientists just tracked 188 pet owners in the Netherlands for five days, and the surprising twist is that dogs and cats both lifted mood a little, but only one might be making stress worseA recent Dutch study explored how interacting with cats and dogs impacts our mood and stress. While both pets offer a brief happiness boost...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Psychology says adults who keep cracking their fingers and neck are often trying to regulate stress and restore a sense of controlPsychology also points to Social Learning Theory, introduced by Albert Bandura, which suggests that people often absorb and imitate behavio...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Psychology says if you keep craving sweets even after a full meal, your brain may not be asking for sugar at all, it may be crying out for reliefSweet cravings often signal more than just hunger, according to psychology. Stress, tiredness, and emotional pressure can trigger these urg...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Early signs of stress emerge in MSME loans as West Asia disruptions worry banks: ReportLenders are concerned about the ripple effects of the West Asia conflict, which has disrupted supply chains and increased input costs for b...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
China warns of fragmented supply chains as trade tensions growBeijing, a dominant supplier, has retaliated against potential restrictions with export controls. While China attributes its competitivenes...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Psychology says fathers who take their children to competitive exams aren't controlling: What psychology explains about this parenting behaviorPsychology says fathers who take their children to competitive exams aren't trying to control every step of their lives. In many families, ...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.42 AM IST
Yoga key to mental peace in stressful times: Om BirlaLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led MPs in a yoga session for International Day of Yoga, emphasizing its role in mental peace, emotional balance...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Indian banks turn cautious on MSME lending as stress signals emerge: ReportIndian banks are becoming more cautious about lending to MSMEs as early signs of stress emerge in the sector. According to a 360 ONE Capita...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
AIIMS doctors say yoga could be one of the most powerful tools for women’s health: 5 important reasons every woman should practise it every dayYoga is emerging as an important tool in managing polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), formerly known as PCOS. Experts say that...
21 Jun, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Jewish Proverb of the Day: “What soap is for the body, tears are for the… — Life lessons on human emotions, healing, self-care, letting go and why crying is not a sign of weaknessJewish Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “What soap is for the body, tears are for the soul.” The saying reflects how emotional ...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.22 AM IST
She was hired as maternity cover; years later, a coworker’s repeated underperformance forced a CEO intervention - but left her battling stress, anger and sleepless nightsA senior leader faces a difficult workplace situation. A colleague consistently fails to meet job expectations. This forces the leader to t...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Psychology suggests people who clean as they cook are practicing small self-control loops that change how calmly they handle busy daysA messy kitchen can prolong stress, according to research linking clutter to higher cortisol levels. The 'clean as you go' habit, however, ...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Psychology suggests adults who straighten the kitchen before bed aren’t perfectionists; they’re protecting tomorrow’s first mood, because waking into visible disorder can create stress before the day beginsImagine sinking into bed with the satisfaction of a clean kitchen waiting for you in the morning. This nightly ritual not only declutters y...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Psychology says bills and debt stress rewire your behavior: Why money worries can make you snap at loved ones and feel emotionally drainedPsychology suggests that when financial strain eases or individuals adopt healthier ways of managing stress, qualities such as patience, op...
13 Jun, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
Elon Musk, the world's richest and first trillionaire, too has stress in his life. How does he remove stress?Even the world's richest face intense pressure. Elon Musk's journey reveals physical distress and sleepless nights during professional cris...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Employee optimistic about getting supervisor role calls boss to apologize for being late; ‘super awesome’ manager reveals it was just ‘stress’ playing tricks on himAn employee seeking a promotion experienced a moment of panic after waking from an evening nap. He believed he had overslept and missed his...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Techie uses smartwatch to identify the coworkers causing him most stress at work; here's how he did itPankaj Tanwar, a software engineer, has developed an innovative system to measure workplace stress. By connecting his Whoop fitness tracker...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.14 PM IST