That queasy feeling in your stomach when you are stressed is a classic example of how your gut is closely connected to your brain. The food you eat affects your gut, and your “gut feeling” influences your mood. How your gut and brain are connected and how stress affects them both Let’s take a closer …
Stress is the body and brain’s response to any sort of challenging situation, either from environmental factors (a threat or potential threat) or from internal factors such as memories. The stress system has two responses to stress. The immediate response is driven by the corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) and the response of the sympathetic and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal …
Always tired? Increase your energy levels with these effective tips. Many of us are chronically tired and depend on several cups of caffeine to get through the day. Follow these simple tips to tackle your tiredness and naturally increase your energy levels. Start your day with a good breakfast. Do not skip breakfast. Skipping breakfast …
When asked, the majority of people would probably say that the sense they would least like to lose is their sense of sight. Even so, many of us do not know how to take care of our eyes to make sure that they keep working for as long as possible. One way that you can …
How many times have you made your health a New Year’s resolution only to forget all about it within a few weeks? Not anymore! Most people end up abandoning their New year’s resolutions because they make lofty promises to themselves and go about it all wrong. So what can you do differently? Set realistic goals, …
