Did you know chronic stress can be a major contributor to high blood pressure, also known as hypertension? When we’re stressed, our bodies release hormones like cortisol that temporarily increase our heart rate and blood pressure. While this “fight-or-flight” response is helpful in short bursts, its prolonged activation can takeContinue Reading
In today’s fast-paced world, many of us find ourselves constantly juggling multiple responsibilities, working long hours, and experiencing high levels of stress. Over time, these demands can take a toll on our mental and physical well-being, leading to a state of burnout. Burnout is a state of chronic exhaustion, accompaniedContinue Reading
A stye, also known as a hordeolum, is a common infection of the eyelid caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. Stress can weaken the immune system, making an individual more susceptible to the development of styes. Eye styes are similar to regular styes, but they occur on the inside ofContinue Reading
Like physical health, mental health is essential at every stage of life. It is a measure of one’s overall well-being─ psychological, social, and emotional. It’s all about how we think, feel and act as we deal with life’s ups and downs. It also helps to determine how we handle stress,Continue Reading
Stress is part and parcel of life. Whether it’s a minor reaction to change or a considerable challenge, we all experience stress in some ways. According to The American Institute of Stress, about 77% of Americans experience stress that impacts their physical health, 73% have stress that affects their mentalContinue Reading
Do you turn to food for comfort even when you’re not really hungry? Chances are, you might be stress eating. So what is stress eating? Many people develop a pattern of eating that is less about eating for health and more about coping with emotions. Stress eating, also called emotionalContinue Reading
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