Our minds are tricky things And when it comes to coping with emotional situations, they don’t do us any favors. On a biological level, stress causes an increase in cortisol, a hormone that’s been linked to appetite. So, when you run to the freezer for that pint of ice cream after a tough day, your […]
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Last year was probably the most challenging year we\’ve experienced since the Vietnam War or the AIDS epidemic. The loss of life that was experienced throughout the world was precedent, scary, and left people feeling vulnerable, anxious, closed in, and non-existent. The healthcare professionals that were on the frontlines experienced challenges and were some of
The idea behind losing weight is simple. All you have to do is burn more calories than you consume, drink more water, and exercise for 30 minutes a day. Sounds easy, right? But you know it’s not so straightforward. According to data by Marketdata Enterprises, a market research firm that specializes in tracking niche industries,
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We support your best mental health here at The Wellness Universe. May is Mental Health Awareness month. In 2020, The Wellness Universe recognized the tsunami of mental health issues that were provoked from the many facets and fallout of COVID. It is far from over and the long-term effects will require us to take
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Cortisol is the main stress hormone. It is a natural built-in alarm system, playing a crucial role in driving and, in many cases, perpetuating the stress response. Cortisol is released by the adrenal glands in response to a particular event or thought the brain as identified as a stressor, which activates the stress response, also
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