#Stress

The Biochemistry of Hunger: Why Stress Makes the Brain Demand Fast Carbs

Health 11/15/2026, 10:47

Chronic stress rewires the brain's reward system and pushes it toward fast carbs. We examine the biochemistry of emotional hunger and the rules of a healthy snack.

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Psychologist: Why the sofa and TV series don't restore your energy and what to do instead

Health 11/14/2026, 19:48

Psychologist Natalia Garina explained why routine rest on the sofa with a TV series increases exhaustion and what methods — from physical exercise to "decision rest" — actually restore energy.

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What Do Explosions and Apocalypse Dreams Mean: Interpretations and Science

Health 11/11/2026, 09:59

Apocalypse and explosion dreams are traditionally linked to stress and life changes, while science explains them as the brain's reaction to anxiety.

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"He tried to speak, but only made sounds": Neurologist tells about 34-year-old soldier who suffered a stroke at the frontline

Health 11/06/2026, 13:18

A neurologist spoke about a 34-year-old soldier who suffered an ischemic stroke against the background of hypertension and stress. The expert explained why the disease is getting younger and how to reduce the risk.

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What It Means to Miss a Train in a Dream: Psychologists and Dream Books Explain the Most Common Anxiety Dream

Culture 11/05/2026, 08:57

Dreams about missing a train or an important meeting are among the most common anxiety-inducing scenarios. Psychologists and dream books explain them not as predictions, but as reflections of daily stress and the feeling of falling behind.

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How to Help Your Dog Cope with Stress During Explosions and Alerts

Incidents 10/25/2026, 13:33

Dog trainer Valeriy Mashchenko explained how to help a dog deal with stress and panic during explosions. Key rules: ensure safety, avoid force, and consult a vet for prolonged fear.

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Chronic Whining Destroys the Body: What Happens to the Body of a Person Who Constantly Complains

Health 10/16/2026, 21:57

Medical studies confirm that chronic complaining raises cortisol levels, weakens immunity, and harms the heart. Conversely, the practice of gratitude triggers the production of serotonin and dopamine, contributing to longevity.

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"You don't want to, but you have to": Zelensky admits in WSJ interview that he made many mistakes during the war

Politics 09/24/2026, 06:28

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Volodymyr Zelensky admitted that he had made many mistakes over the years of the war and spoke about the constant stress that, in his words, he does not always manage to cope with.

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“The Body Doesn’t Get Used to Anxiety”: A Somnologist Explains Why Waking Up to Air-Raid Sirens Ruins Sleep Even After Eight Hours in Bed

Health 09/07/2026, 10:30

Somnologist Anastasiia Shkodina explained why nighttime air-raid alerts turn eight hours in bed into exhausting sleep deprivation and what actually helps you recover after a sleepless night.

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Why you shouldn't wait for the phrase 'I need help' after a tragedy: a psychologist explains how to offer support without pressure

Health 08/31/2026, 16:22

Psychologist Anastasia Bykova explains why, after a traumatic event, a person rarely asks for help on their own, and how a proactive 'callback' call from a specialist allows them to be supported without pressure.

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Swelling, dryness, and dull skin: a cosmetologist explains how to restore your skin's freshness after sleepless nights caused by shelling

Health 08/31/2026, 12:02

Cosmetologist Yulia Yaromlyuk explained how to restore your skin's freshness after sleepless nights caused by shelling: a cool shower, cooled eye patches, hydrating masks, limiting coffee, and moderate physical activity.

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Four Years of War and the Price of Deferred Parenthood: How Chronic Stress Hits Ukrainian Fertility

Health 08/28/2026, 14:25

By 2026 the war has been going on for four years, and Ukraine's fertility rate has dropped to 0.9. Reproductive doctors explain how chronic stress and sleep deprivation hit the fertility of both partners and why “rest and forget” does not work.

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"I don't know how you're still holding on": TV presenter Aleksey Sukhanov revealed a diagnosis he was unaware of for several years

Culture 08/28/2026, 13:58

TV presenter Aleksey Sukhanov spoke for the first time about his diagnosis — diabetes, which he only learned about years after it appeared. The presenter linked the disease to stress, not just to sweets.

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Double Load on the Body: A Doctor Explains How to Recover After a Night of Shelling

Health 08/20/2026, 20:30

Family doctor Liliia Sarakhman explained that after a night of shelling the body undergoes a double load — acute stress and sleep deprivation. She named simple steps that will help recover faster.

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Delayed stress effect: Doctors explain why war and anxiety cause hair loss with a delay in 2026

Health 08/17/2026, 11:07

🚨 In 2026, doctors are recording an increase in hair problems against the backdrop of war and chronic stress. Why does hair loss occur with a 3-month delay and why don't shampoos help? We analyze the mechanisms of telogen effluvium and autoimmune reactions together with trichologists. #Health #Trichology #Stress #Hair

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Tooth falling out in a dream: from esoteric predictions to scientific explanations of the phenomenon

Health 08/06/2026, 15:57

🦷 Tooth fell out in a dream? Don't panic! We figure out what this popular dream really means: from Vanga and Miller's predictions to scientific explanations of stress and bruxism. Psychologists and esotericists argue: is it a sign of change or a signal from the body? 🧠✨

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Breakfast After the Alarm: How Nutrition Helps the Body Recover from Stress

Health 08/05/2026, 17:26

How to eat after a nighttime alarm? Dietitian Victoria Goncharenko explains why you crave sweets after stress and how to properly compose a breakfast to support the nervous system and avoid overeating 🍳🥑

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