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All you need to know about Cortisol Stress Hormone The body uses hormones for numerous processes, for example, development, cognitive performance, temperature regulation, and mood control. However, some hormones like the stress hormone only come alive during stress. So, what is the hormone for and why is it produced? It’s a natural steroid hormone secreted…

Life isn’t a straight line. From breakups and health issues to bereavement and academic failures, life is bound to bring you down. But people handle situations differently. While some remain strong in the face of adversity, others take the slightest disappointments to heart. Not to worry, however, emotional resilience is an acquired trait. Emotional Resilience…

How one can brighten their day, become more joyful, and appreciate life more through gratitude, exercise, diet, mindfulness, and self-care routines. These are 5 self-care ideas to inspire you to become happier. Why are self care routines important Life is stressful for everyone sometimes, and when things go wrong, it’s best to have healthy ways…

Evaluating the Negative Effects of Oversleeping You need sleep to prevent heart problems and depression and increase your concentration and productivity. But while everyone talks about the dangers of insufficient sleep, people rarely mention how oversleeping affects you. Besides harming your health, sleeping too much could signal underlying conditions. While it’s fine to sleep in…

Overcoming appetite loss when stressed. Tips for feeling too full after eating very little or just eating too little because you are stressed. Eating too Little Regaining Appetite When Stressed Though binge eating is a typical stress response, it’s not uncommon to lose appetite when you’re anxious. Per a 2015 APA study, 31% of the…

Gone are the days when mental health was a taboo subject. With increasing mental health awareness,people are no longer afraid to talk about their addictions and mental illnesses. Mental health plays ahuge role in your overall wellness. For starters, your physical well-being depends on a healthy mind.It’s not uncommon for mental health patients to exhibit…

Life is overwhelming. Daily commutes, school assignments, work commitments; you name it, it’s easy to lose yourself to the hustle and bustle of survival and ignore life’s beauty. That’s where mindfulness comes in. By revealing your thoughts, emotions, and yearnings, mindfulness helps you act intentionally instead of impulsively. Mindfulness also facilitates overcoming addiction recovery by…

Let’s face it “Creativity Benefits Mental Health” When you think of mental wellness, some of the habits that come to mind are exercise, meditation, and healthy eating even when stressed. However, the mental health aspect that’s often overlooked: is creativity. Whether you’re creating for money or as a hobby, there is a correlation between mental…

Addiction is destructive. Besides inviting physical complications, addiction wrecks your relationships and psychological wellbeing and may end in suicide. Addiction doesn’t always involve drugs. Sometimes, it’s the obsessive craving for food, video games, gambling, even sex. Although genetics, social influence, and underlying mental conditions play a role in your addiction, you can quit any behavior.…

Stress is inevitable. Whether you’re worried about large issues like a loved one’s health or small ones like what you’ll eat for dinner, you’re bound to get anxious at some point. It’s not uncommon to feel guilty for stressing over small matters. It’s even worse when other people seem unbothered by the same issues. But…