Dalai Lama speaks about stress

The Dalai Lama, who believes the purpose of life is to be happy, joined scientists to discuss how stress can affect health.

The 71-year-old monk, answered questions from prominent scientists who work in fields related to mental health.Among them was Deepak Chopra, who noted that rising violence and terrorist attacks are increasing the world's yearning for peace.

The Dalai Lama replied that early stress in life from poverty or abuse leads to negative emotions such as fear, jealousy and anger which turn into violence.According to Dalai Lama world peace begins with inner peace, tolerance and compassion.

According to him once people develop compassion, more meaningful dialogue can take place which will ultimately lead to a less violent world.

"In order to understand meaningful dialogue first you must understand others' interests and you must respect them as your brothers and sisters and also consider them as a part of yourself," he said.He said people could look to the example of a nurturing mother to understand true compassion.

Stress to increase infertility

According to experts, partial separation and the stress play a key role in the growing infertility rate among Indian expatriates in the Middle East. The infertility rate is much higher among the middle income and low income couples as compared to high income group,” said Infertility Specialist Dr C Mohammed Ashraf.

According to Dr Ashraf, director of the Kerala-based Centre for Research in Assisted Reproduction and Foetal Therapy (Craft), 60 per cent of couples visiting the Craft was victims of partial separations.

Infertility is not just a medical problem. It’s linked to a series of social problems. And its on the rise among the NRI couples, especially among the low income group.

"Regarding the low income group, they hardly stay more than three months with their partners. Even during their stay, they are undergoing all sorts ofStress , which defuse the chances of a healthy sex life. Environment pollution and life style are other factors that are contributing to the growing rate of infertility. Obesity could lead to frequent abortions,” said Dr Ashraf who had conducted more than 20,000 successful laparoscopic surgeries.