Stress

Even though there is a surge in texting and online messaging, face-to-face communication is still regarded as superior when it comes to social closeness. Face-to-face time expresses emotion and helps convey unspoken cues better than texting which is lacking thereof thus contributing to misinterpretation. The findings are based on two different studies involving teens and ...click here to read more

January is Alzheimer’s disease awareness month in Canada and so we here at Bel Marra Health wanted to bring you our top articles in regards to early detection, prevention and even discuss the MIND diet. As our population continues to grow we see more and more Alzheimer disease cases and so it may be common ...click here to read more

New findings suggest that teens that are highly stressed and have difficulties managing stress are at a higher risk of type 2 diabetes as adults. Researchers examined data from 1.5 million teen men over the age of 18, part of the Swedish military from 1969 and 1997. All the participants underwent standard stress testing and ...click here to read more

At the early stages of a new study researchers may have insight in how reducing stress may aid in weight loss. Researchers from the University of Florida studied cells and mice and found that chronic stress triggers production of betatrophin, a protein which inhibits an enzyme involved in fat burning. Study co-first author Dr. Li-Jun ...click here to read more

The holidays are a great time to see family and friends and enjoy some great food; however, you often overexert yourself and end up drained of energy, tired and stressed out. Some days you might wake up feeling great, while other days, you wake up feeling like the day is over before it even begins. ...click here to read more

When you wake up every morning you probably opt for a cup of coffee or tea. Both are great options to kick-start your day, but there is an even better beverage that will not only make you feel good, but can provide you with all-day health benefits as well, including aiding in digestion. The magical ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia is associated with a higher risk of stress, anxiety and depression. Aside from being a physical disease – patients with fibromyalgia live with chronic pain – fibromyalgia is also very much a psychological disease and is closely associated with stress and depression. Although much research has revealed the association between the conditions, the exact ...click here to read more

Offering a helping hand to others, especially during the holidays, can improve our health by reducing the negative effects of stress. Study author, Dr. Emily Ansell, said, “Our research shows that when we help others we can also help ourselves. Stressful days usually lead us to have a worse mood and poorer mental health, but ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease risk in elderly due to mild cognitive impairment can increase with stress. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is part of the stages leading up to Alzheimer’s disease. In this stage symptoms of memory loss are noticeable but do not interfere with the person’s everyday life. Mild cognitive impairment is when memory and cognitive abilities ...click here to read more

Estrogen hormone fluctuation during menopause increases sensitivity to stress and depression. Estrogen is typically a female hormone – it is also found in small amounts in males – that is produced by the ovaries, the adrenal cortex and the fetoplacental unit. Estrogen’s main roles are development and growth in female secondary sexual characteristics, such as ...click here to read more

It was previously believed that being unhappy and stressed could contribute to early mortality and poor health, but new findings suggest that unhappiness and stress won’t kill you. Researchers analyzed data from 719,671 women with a median age of 59 to explore if being unhappy and stressed out can actually have negative health outcomes and ...click here to read more

Sleep deprivation has been linked to higher levels of stress and depression. Today, life stress and the general hubbub of modern society can keep us up at night. And for caffeine-fueled North Americans – with smartphones and tablets at their bedsides – sleeping may seem like a waste of time, to the extent that sleep ...click here to read more

Depression, anxiety and stress levels have been shown to increase the risk of death by liver disease. The findings come from the University of Edinburgh, and it’s the first study to identify a possible link between psychological distress and death resulting from various forms of liver disease. The researchers are still unsure as to the ...click here to read more

Facebook has been found to have positive and negative effects on a teen’s stress; liking posts on Facebook is good for stress but being liked may be harmful. The findings come from the University of Montreal and the Institut Universitaire de Santé Mentale de Montréal. The findings revealed that having over 300 friends increased a ...click here to read more