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Aug 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Hot Weather Affects Workers' Minds in South India

In South India, the heat is getting worse. Workers are feeling the heat both physically and mentally. This isn't just about sweating more. It's about how the heat messes with their minds. The heat doesn't just make people feel hot. It can make them feel anxious too. This is called climate anxiety. Workers in poorer countries feel this the most. They don't have fancy...

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Jul 18 2025EDUCATION

How Teachers in Poland Helped Students During COVID-19

Teachers in Poland had a tough job during COVID-19. They did more than just teach lessons. They also helped students deal with stress and problems. This support was crucial, especially when students lost personal resources like friends, family time, and routines. Teachers used different ways to help. Some believed in their ability to make a difference. Others were n...

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Jun 23 2025HEALTH

Cancer, Faith, and the Fight: How Eastern Europe's Orthodox Christians Cope

Depression is a big problem for people with cancer. It messes with their daily life and how they handle stress. Finding good ways to cope is super important. It can make their life better and maybe even help them live longer. One big way people in Eastern Europe deal with cancer is through their Christian Orthodox faith. This faith plays a huge role in how they handl...

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May 20 2025EDUCATION

Struggling Abroad: How International Students Can Thrive

International students often face a mountain of challenges when they first arrive at a university in a foreign country. These students must deal with a lot more than just academics. They have to handle living on their own, managing money, and taking care of their own health. All of these tasks can be overwhelming, especially when they are far from the comfort of fami...

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May 09 2025HEALTH

How Breast Cancer Survivors Face Their Fears

Breast cancer is the most frequent cancer in women. Many women who have beaten it worry about it coming back. This is a real concern. It is called fear of cancer recurrence. So, how do these women handle this fear? A study looked into this question. It gathered and combined information from various studies. These studies focused on how women cope with this fear. T...

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May 04 2025HEALTH

How Do Students Handle Stress and Stay Happy?

The way people deal with stress and maintain happiness has been a hot topic for a while. But there is still a lot to learn about how students manage stress and stay positive. A recent study looked into this by focusing on college students. It examined how mindfulness, gratitude, optimism, and hope affect students' well-being. It also explored how students' coping...

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Apr 28 2025HEALTH

The Unseen Battle: Helping Loved Ones Through Cancer in Nigeria

Cancer is a tough journey. It is not just hard on the person who has it, but also on those who care for them. In Nigeria, many people take on this role without any formal training. They are often family members or close friends. These caregivers face a heavy load. They have to deal with the physical and emotional needs of the cancer patient. This can lead to a lot of...

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Apr 16 2025HEALTH

College Students and Anxiety: The Role of Social Media

College can be a tough time for many. The stress of classes, exams, and the pressure to figure out what to do with life can lead to a lot of anxiety. It is important to understand how students deal with this anxiety and how social media plays a part in it. Five hundred and eleven college students, aged 18 to 23, took part in an online survey. They were asked abou...

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Mar 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Chickens in the Heat: Uganda's Farmers Face Climate Challenges

Uganda's rural families rely heavily on chickens for food and income. These chickens roam freely, scavenging for food. But, rising temperatures are causing big problems for these birds. Farmers in Soroti district shared their struggles. They said that high temperatures are making chickens less productive. Chickens are laying fewer eggs and more are getting sick and d...

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Feb 11 2025EDUCATION

University Life: How Do Students Cope?

Life at university can be a major change for students. They face new challenges that can affect their mental health. This investigation looked at factors that cause distress, how students cope, and the support systems available to them. It focused on students in a non-Western country. It used a concept called self-determination theory to understand these issues. ...

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