Stress is a common part of daily life. Stress comes in a variety of different forms and happens every day. From trying to juggle family, work, and school commitments to issues like health, money, and relationships — we all have stress. You’ve probably heard about how bad stress is for your mind and body, but…
Stress Disrupts Access to Memory, Hindering Flexible Thinking
New research pairing virtual navigation with brain scans finds that stress makes people less able to make efficient and effective plans. Remembering past events is key to keeping us safe in the present. For example, recalling the pain of touching a hot stove often prevents us from doing it again. But when under pressure, we…
Is Stress Making You Withdraw from People?
Having close relationships is important to our well-being, helping us to be healthier and more resilient. According to the research, even superficial encounters with people in our everyday lives can make us happier and bring a sense of belonging within a community. If that’s the case, then why would we avoid social contact? A new…
Using Stress to Make You Stronger
As we gain deeper insight into the metabolic pathways that turn food and air into the electrochemical miracle of the human body, we also learn ways to maximize our physiological potential. That insight becomes particularly relevant amid a global pandemic and the widespread prevalence of chronic disease. The torrent of stress we encounter each day…
Best Food to Counter Stress-Induced Immune Suppression
How might we improve immune function in children and adults under physical or psychological stress?
Adaptogens: Restoring Balance to Your Body
Amid several major health concerns and the stress so many are feeling, the human body needs support, and adaptogens can offer it. What Are Adaptogens? A hint is in the name: They’re herbs that help the body adapt to stressors in our lives by restoring balance. In the process, they can help the immune system…
Studies Prove This Root Helps You Sleep and Manage Stress
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a powerful adaptogenic herb, which means it helps your body adapt to stress1 by balancing your immune system, metabolism and hormonal systems. It is known as a multipurpose herb and was used in ancient Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine.2 The plant is native to India and a member of the Solanaceae family,…
No Time to Eat Healthy? Think Again
We’ve all been there. The first rays of the morning sun are streaming in through the window, the dog is barking and you’ve already hit the snooze button a half-dozen times. Suddenly you snap out of your semi-conscious state and realize you’re running late for work. Is it any wonder that a wholesome breakfast (not…
Relaxing Our Threat Detector
I’ve been working with a large number of people who are very often exhausted, not just from sleep problems but from their daily activities. A lot of us are drained by being around other people, doing video meetings, going out in public, etc., so we start to avoid those activities to preserve our energy. Setting…
Deep Dive (Nov. 24): Dr. Ditzell, Rabbi Slatkin on Navigating Holiday Season Stress
U.S. airlines and airports prepare for a surge of travelers ahead of Thanksgiving. As vaccination rates have risen, many Americans are traveling for the holidays. TSA expects to screen about 20 million passengers during the busy Thanksgiving travel period, compared with nearly 26 million in 2019. For those traveling by car, gas prices are 62 percent…
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