stress
I learnt how to breathe better and it changed my life
Health
Although all these feel appealing, my more modest ambition is to develop a way of managing my feelings when under pressure. I ...
Stress and Snacks: How Fatty Foods Hinder Recovery
Health
Summary: Consuming fatty foods during stressful times can hinder the body’s recovery from stress effects. Researchers found that high-fat meals, like butter ...
What stress does to your body – and how to avoid it
Health
The physical effects of stress on the body Stress affects the body by releasing hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, which may ...
Linking Stress to Comfort Food Cravings: A Brain Chemical’s Role
Science
Summary: Researchers uncovered a brain molecule’s role in triggering comfort food cravings after experiencing stress. Their research reveals that the molecule Proenkephalin, ...
From asthma to stress and fatigue… Could these gadgets help you breathe easy?
Health
We take an estimated 25,000 breaths a day, and mostly don’t realise we’re doing it. For some, it might not come as ...
Anxiety and Depression As Silent Accelerators of Cardiovascular Disease
Health
Recent research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023 highlights the connection between mental health and cardiovascular disease. Findings show ...
Maternal Stress During Pregnancy Impacts Child Mental Health
Health
Summary: Research reveals that children of mothers experiencing high stress, anxiety, or depression during pregnancy may have a greater risk of mental ...
Childhood Stress Has A Greater Genetic Impact Than Brain Injury
Health
Summary: Researchers discovered that early-life stress alters more brain genes than childhood head injuries, as shown in a rat study. This research ...
Post-Pandemic America: Unmasking the Silent Stress Surge of Collective Trauma
Health
Summary: The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has instigated a silent surge in stress and mental health issues among Americans. Alarmingly, adults ...
