Feb 16
There is a fine line between confidence and narcissism, and it was narcissism that started a nationwide movement against corporate greed. Studies have shown that while some stock traders take bigger risks than others because they are more narcissistic, they are no more effective than the average citizen. Ironic isn’t it? However, researchers now believe …
Feb 08
Multiple studies have shown that stress during pregnancy leads to future mental health issues. If the baby feels hostility from the mother at that time, they are more likely to be depressed later in life. However, more recent studies have shown something else entirely. Stress early in the pregnancy could also lead to a higher …
Jan 06
With high crime rates, traffic congestion, and long commutes, the quality of life in most major cities may exclude them from being the best places to live. Yes, you are close to a lot of different amenities, but you can get many of the same benefits without the hustle that can cause so much stress. …
Dec 27
Everybody from scientologists to health enthusiasts have been known to tell us all about how toxins can harm our bodies, and ultimately, how toxins can drag us down and cause us stress. There are of course skeptics, and there are medical professionals who are unsure of the benefits of detoxes. However, no one has disputed …
Dec 17
Many who are looking for ways to live longer have found that lower levels of stress can add years to one’s life. However, there are quite a few things that go into stress if you haven’t already noticed, and there are quite a few other things to consider if you want to live a lot …
Dec 07
When Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, medical experts stated that he had the heart of a 60 year old man, which could have eventually lead to an early death due to all of the stress that came with the 13 year civil rights movement that he effectively led. Judging by changes in hair color …
Nov 26
Racism has been extensively studied in many different settings as a major cause of stress, but it has only been recently that scientists have officially connected racism to health problems. While we have long known that stress can increase blood pressure, cholesterol, etc., the scientific community has never really connected stress associated with racism with …
Oct 31
In this economy, many have faced the trouble involved with unemployment or being laid off. Things don’t always turn out the way you want, despite your best efforts, and sometimes you just have to face change. Unfortunately, this can cause quite a bit of stress, how are you going to pay your bills, how are …
Oct 18
Holidays are the most stressful time of year, and it has been said before, many were basically created by the card companies (sometimes based on old Greek celebrations) to sell more merchandise. In fact, Christmas is said to have the highest rates of reported suicide. Go figure. It’s not that some people don’t like the …
Sep 30
Traditionally, we are taught to and choose to believe that high cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes., etc. are all largely related to diet and exercise, which is true. In the general population, people who consume more antioxidants, stick to a low calorie diet, exercise, and maintain a healthy weight tend to have lower instances of those …