Stress, like any other anxiety disorder, doesn’t discriminate between men and women, poor or rich, young or old. However, what we do know is that stress affects women and men differently. The emotional responses are different, as well as the physical,…
Enjoying a job that allows us to earn a living doesn’t always prove easy. We could even say that simply being unhappy with your job represents a good enough reason to look for a new one. But due to the…
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a powerful protein that stimulates the production of new brain cells and strengthens existing ones. More specifically, releasing BDNF activates a series of genes that develop new cells and brain pathways. Thus, having high BDNF…
Stress and hyperthyroidism share a very significant relationship. We don’t often realize the impact chronic stress can have on our health. Cortisol, the hormone associated with these states of hyperactivity and hypervigilance (in other words, stress), ends up altering not only…
Sounds or strong smells, bright lights, crowds of people… These are examples of things that people with high environmental sensitivity might struggle with. High environmental sensitivity characterizes people who experience high-stress levels as a result of certain social, physical, and…
People tend to use different strategies to deal with problems. These confrontational strategies are known as coping resources. They can be intentional or involuntary. They help us face the demands and conflicts that are present in our lives.
Tennis, running, soccer, basketball, canoeing, gymnastics, surfing, horseback riding… There are so many different ways to exercise that it’s impossible to not like any of them. Exercise benefits the body and mind in many ways. But be careful. There are…
Sleepwalking is a sleep disorder that makes a person get up from bed at night and even talk while they’re sleeping. In fact, the person may act normal, as if they were awake, and family members are usually scared that…
Nowadays, there are countless jobs that require contact with other people, such as health-related ones. These jobs, in particular, require constant interpersonal exchanges with patients. These exchanges can have negative side effects. One negative effect is burnout syndrome in health professionals.
Letting your mind take a break has innumerable benefits, both for our physical and our mental health. It allows us to regain our internal balance by listening to ourselves and finding harmony between body and soul. What if we could…
We don’t give the beginning of the day the importance it deserves. Unfortunately, on several occasions, we start the day with stress, haste, and anguish. The problem is that we use too much energy. In this article, we share some…
Developing a resilient mind in a child is invaluable. You know that your little ones are capable of extraordinary things. However, the most important thing is for them to be happy. For this to happen, nothing is better than teaching them…
One of the most stressful parts of looking for a job is often the job interview. If you have time, extensive preparation is the best way to mitigate that stress. Though you’ll never know exactly what to expect, with the…
Equine-Assisted Therapy is a relatively new trend. In 460 BC, Hippocrates spoke about the benefits of horses in solving health problems. However, it wasn’t until the 60s when people started using it as a form of rehabilitation.
“Don’t let life pass you by!” “When are you getting married?” “Are you planning on having kids?” “Someone your age should…” Anyone nearing thirty has probably heard things like this far too many times. It seems that people have more…
Exercising improves our emotional well-being. Putting our bodies in motion makes the brain segregate serotonin, a hormone that’s directly related to mood and endorphins (chemical substances that promote the feeling of satisfaction). That’s why people recommend dancing when we’re feeling stressed,…
What kind of activity do you do to feel better about yourself, that is also healthy? If your answer is exercise then you’re on the right track! People who don’t do any physical activity tend to diminish the importance of the…
Are you stressed at work? Or having a hard time getting all your work done by the end of the day? Practicing mindfulness at work is one way to improve your health, well being, and productivity. It can help you stay focused…
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder is quite common in victims who have experienced traumatic situations. In this sense, the popular suspense and fiction series Stranger Things has some very interesting characters that help us understand it.
Some people think that stressed teachers are the only ones who feel the consequences of that stress. Feeling unhappy and exhausted negatively affects your performance at work. This is especially relevant if you think about what happens when a teacher’s performance…