It seems fair to say that everyone experiences a bit of stress from time to time, but for some people, it can become so intense that it leads to significant problems. Stress can adversely affect several components of our health and daily functioning. For instance, stressed people are more likely to be susceptible to developing…
Everyone has felt agitated from time to time and it’s perceived to be a natural reaction to circumstances that happen in our daily lives. But how many of us take the time to understand the root cause of agitation and explore why we actually get agitated in the first place? This article will look at…
Grinding your teeth: teeth grinding or Bruxism is a medical condition associated with unconscious grinding or clenching of the teeth. This oral-system-related condition is common among children and adults and occurs either at night or in the daytime. For some, the condition may trigger severe symptoms such as tooth pain, headaches, and jaw pain. Evidence…
The Importance of Self-Care: Stress is a natural yet unavoidable part of life. It’s a feeling that everyone experiences and is the body’s response mechanism to stressors that occur in daily life. Stress can significantly impact mental and physical health as an individual reacts to circumstances, we deem to be the root cause. As stressful…
Have you ever felt like you can’t focus on a task or feel as though nothing seems to stick in your mind? Do you constantly keep forgetting names, appointments, or deadlines? If so, you might be experiencing what’s known as brain fog. This is an umbrella term used to describe mental disorientation or lack of…
Having a headache is one of the most common conditions related to stress, which means a good number of people experience them during their lives. While not always a serious concern, some forms of headaches do require immediate medical attention. And that is because they may be a sign of an underlying health issue. But…
Your body is constantly juggling its hormones, with scores of different hormones working simultaneously throughout the body. It’s the endocrine system that’s in charge of regulating all of these hormones and keeping them in balance. But sometimes our body’s natural ability to balance is disrupted when stress comes into play, and the system become overwhelmed,…
Tinnitus is an ailment that affects millions of individuals across the world, (approx.15-20 percent of the world’s population) and is often associated with stress and worry. In this article we will examine the relationship between tinnitus and stress, as well as the several approaches that can be taken to alleviate the symptoms of tinnitus. What…
While most individuals tend to overeat under stress, others eat less. When your urge to eat decreases, you have decreased or no appetite. Lack of or poor appetite are other names for this condition. This condition is known as anorexia in the medical field. Many different health problems can cause loss of appetite. Mental health…
Heart palpitations can be an unsettling experience, often raising the question of what is causing the symptom. Can stress lead to heart palpitations? In some cases, research has shown a strong correlation between stress and an increase in heart rate and palpitations. Stress increases cortisol release, leaving your heart feeling skipped a beat or racing…
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