Understanding Stress and Mental Health

Understanding Stress and Mental Health

Stress is a universal phenomenon affecting individuals across ages, genders, and socio-economic backgrounds. It’s an unavoidable part of life that has become such a dominant feature of our society it’s sometimes easy to forget how difficult it can be to manage mentally. Stress can be defined as prolonged arousal of the body’s stress response in…

The Hormonal System and Stress

The Hormonal System and Stress

The human body operates as a sophisticated machine, and among its vital components is the hormonal system, also known as the endocrine system. This intricate network of glands, hormones, and receptors controls a wide range of bodily functions, from growth and development to metabolism and reproduction.  However, the hormonal system’s role doesn’t end there. It…

Stress and Overeating

Stress and Overeating

In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a common experience for many people. Stress can impact our daily lives due to work demands, financial pressures, or personal challenges. The relationship between stress and overeating has been widely studied, with researchers seeking to understand how these issues are interconnected. This article will overview the relationship between…

Eustress- Viewing stress as a Force of Good

Eustress- Viewing stress as a Force of Good

Most people view stress negatively, linking it with feeling anxious and overwhelmed. However, stress is merely a mental and physical response to various stimuli, and not all stress is harmful. Indeed, there is a type of stress known as eustress, or good stress, which is motivating and beneficial. In this article, we will explore eustress,…

Stress and IBS - Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Stress and IBS – Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome

The body is a complex combination of muscles, organs, hormonal systems, and nerves that work together to keep us functioning. Stress has the power to disrupt this delicate balance and can lead to a wide array of physical and psychological symptoms, including the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. This article examines the relationship between Stress…

Is Caffeine Stressing You Out?

Is Caffeine Stressing You Out? 

Coffee, tea, Red bull, chocolate. Name your poison, and chances are it’s made with caffeine. The stimulant is found in natural sources like coffee beans and cacao; it’s also found in many unexpected and surprising places, like soda or marshmallows. The drug is world-renowned for its mild stimulant effects. But can it cause stress? Stress…

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