Stress and memories are related. While a little bit of stress can serve as a good motivator, a lot of stress is more often an obstacle than beneficial. Stress inhibits the way memories are formed and retrieved, and it can even affect how memory works. When we are stressed, it affects how memories are formed,…
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Optimists and pessimists see the world quite differently. If you think your glass is always half empty, you might learn a few things from some of these tips. If your glass is always half full, then you know what some of these are saying but you might still benefit from knowing how to be more…
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Addiction can run within a family, a community, and also a country. Addiction recovery takes a lot of time and effort because it is not easy. The good news is that addiction can be overcome. It does not happen quickly. Nearly 2 million people with addiction center treatment each year. Learn more about why it…
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There is a connection between stress and stroke risk. Conventional wisdom said that stress leads to stroke, but it is more difficult to prove that one clearly causes the other. A growing body of research seems to show a link. Studies Show One study from the University of Michigan found men who were more physiologically…
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Fish oil is good for your body and brain. It is also an important tool in improving heart health. Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil have been a popular addition to the diet of many people, making its way from health-conscious to the average consumer. Links to drug addiction are now being found that…
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Alcohol cravings are a part of life for people in recovery. They take place without warning and can make management of symptoms very difficult. Alcohol cravings are manageable but only with some solid tips and tools under your belt. Find out how to beat the cravings one step at a time. Cognitive One way to…
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Habits either make or break you, so it seems. New Year’s resolutions rise up before the first of the year and drop off by the first of February. Every goal people have in mind usually gets broken at one point or another. We try to keep up but we fail miserably sometimes. Breaking up with…
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Exercise can help people avoid the temptation of cocaine. When you move your body every day, you can decrease a desire for using drugs. Feeling and looking good are helpful ways to support better habit of exercise as resistance against drugs and alcohol. Relapse Risk Stress may be one of the biggest factors that is…
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Chronic stress is a prolonged feeling of stress that keeps impacting your health in a bad way. It can be caused by the everyday pressures of balancing family and work or by traumatic situations. To help manage stress, you need to know what causes it and how it impacts the body. Chronic Stress Chronic stress…
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Caffeine is the most widely used stimulant in the world, appearing in beverages and other things. For millions of people, caffeine can quickly become an addiction and cause serious withdrawal symptoms if the person tries to curb the habit. Research is exploring caffeine addiction as a potentially serious disorder which prompts new methods of recovery.…
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