All posts tagged with stress
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-(Natural News) Excess abdominal fat and being overweight are bad news for your health. However, according to a recent study, the location of fat on your body is a more accurate predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk than your actual weight. The study, which was published in the European Heart Journal, suggests that instead of […]
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-(Natural News) Stress refers to the body’s biological response to any type of demand. When you encounter a threat or a major challenge, hormones and chemicals start circulating throughout your body. According to the American Institute of Stress, 44 percent of Americans felt more stressed nowadays than they did half a decade ago and that […]
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-(Natural News) The lower jaw, also known as the mandible, moves by the contraction and relaxation of jaw muscles. It is also the only part of the jaw that moves when eating or talking. But, as with all muscles in the body, the ones in the jaw can become stiff and sore from time to […]
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-(Natural News) Chronic stress, a biological response to emotional pressure and demanding situations over a prolonged period of time, can bring about negative effects on your physical, mental and emotional well-being. These negative health effects could include a higher risk of heart disease, increased gut problems and even accelerated cognitive impairment. Now, recent research suggests […]
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-(Natural News) Yoga, an ancient practice with origins stemming from ancient Indian philosophy, has become an increasingly popular trend in today’s society. A survey conducted by the Yoga Journal and the Yoga Alliance revealed that the number of Americans practicing yoga increased from 20.4 million to 36 million between 2012 and 2016. Many people use yoga as […]
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-(Natural News) Researchers from the Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute made a remarkable discovery on the difference between chronic smokers and nonsmokers. They found that smoking interferes with the body’s natural ability to self-correct blood pressure. The difference was significant. Chronic smokers experience blood pressure spikes about two times greater than nonsmokers. They also […]
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-(Natural News) Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental health concerns in the United States. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), these disorders affect about 40 million American adults, or 18.1 percent of the population each year. While anxiety disorders are highly treatable, the ADAA claims that only 36.9 […]
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-(Natural News) When pet owners go through long stressful periods, the emotional bond they have with their dogs makes it easier for the canines to mirror what they’re feeling. This is according to Swedish researchers from Linkoping University, who measured the presence of cortisol, the stress hormone, in the hair of both the dogs and their owners. (Related: Pet […]
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-(Natural News) Facing a crisis is a fact of life – be it a medical emergency, a sudden change in your financial circumstances or some other kind of catastrophe. One thing that makes them all similar is the fact that every crisis takes a toll on your mental health. How strongly you respond to this turbulent time in your […]
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-(Natural News) Anyone holding the same job or position for many years could encounter the dreaded feeling of job burnout. The stress and exhaustion that stems from this condition not only affects your productivity and overall morale, but it also could bring adverse effects to your waistline. A study published in the Journal of Health Psychology found a […]
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