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[unable to retrieve full-text content] 3 of the Best Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally    Dailyuw

People may feel anxious about traveling for various reasons. For example, the stress of planning a journey, traveling in enclosed planes or trains, or visiting new, unfamiliar places can lead to anxiety symptoms. Although travel anxiety is not an officially diagnosed mental health issue, it can be severe enough to interfere with the lives of some individuals. They may be unable to see family and friends, go on vacation, or travel for work. This article looks at travel anxiety and how a person can overcome it. Some people may experience travel anxiety because of negative past travel experiences or because they have an anxiety disorder. Travel anxiety may relate to specific activities, such as driving or flying. It can also involve a general fear of crowds, being unable to leave a space, or the unknown. People who have had negative experiences while traveling may become concerned these could recur. However, experts report that most driving anxiety is unrelated to previous accidents. Othe...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Work–family conflict and posttraumatic stress symptoms among college teachers during the COVID‐19 pandemic    onlinelibrary.wiley.com

People may feel anxious about traveling for various reasons. For example, the stress of planning a journey, traveling in enclosed planes or trains, or visiting new, unfamiliar places can lead to anxiety symptoms. Although travel anxiety is not an officially diagnosed mental health issue, it can be severe enough to interfere with the lives of some individuals. They may be unable to see family and friends, go on vacation, or travel for work. This article looks at travel anxiety and how a person can overcome it. Some people may experience travel anxiety because of negative past travel experiences or because they have an anxiety disorder. Travel anxiety may relate to specific activities, such as driving or flying. It can also involve a general fear of crowds, being unable to leave a space, or the unknown. People who have had negative experiences while traveling may become concerned these could recur. However, experts report that most driving anxiety is unrelated to previous accidents. Othe...

(ET, ) - It was the most watched episode in Shark Tank history when sisters Anna and Samantha Martin won over the Shark Tank panel. N ever before had the judging panel unanimously decided to each invest millions of dollars into a potential company. After buying a staggering 25% share in the sisters' company, the Shark Tank panel have personally mentored the pair, helping them undergo re-branding and re-packing of their miracle product. Touting their discovery as "the greatest step forward in weight-loss history," the judges were quick to offer up their hard earned cash to back the entrepreneurial pair. "We were shocked. The most we were hoping for was some advice…we weren't even sure that we would manage to get any investors," explained Samantha. After outstanding offers from each panel member, the sisters burst into tears. "It didn't feel real. The fact tha...

People with bipolar disorder have an increased risk of developing other health conditions that affect their physical and mental well-being. It is important to take proactive steps to prevent these possible complications and to monitor and respond to them when they occur. Bipolar disorder affects a person's mood, energy, and ability to concentrate, and it can lead to unpredictable periods of mania and depression. It may also occur alongside other conditions that affect a person's overall health. These can range from substance use disorders to obesity. This article looks at how bipolar disorder can affect other aspects of a person's well-being. It also explains the steps that people can take to help prevent or manage complications. Substance use disorders are one of the most common complications of bipolar disorder. A 2019 study involving more than 316,000 people with bipolar disorder found that more than half had a substance use disorder. Alcohol use disorder is the type of ...

Fast-paced high-pressure environments are fast becoming the norm in the modern workplace. Throw a global health crisis into the mix and it's no wonder that burnout is slowly escalating, particularly for middle managers and women. While it can be easy to overwork when you're managing a company let alone juggling multiple ventures, the accompanying stress can cause sleepless nights and other physical complaints that can make you wonder if it's worth sacrificing your health. The most highly effective leaders know this and take steps to ensure that their never-ending to-do lists have built-in practices that help them to better manage their stress. From therapeutic baths and music hobbies to two-minute breathing exercises, no two leaders are the same in how they monitor and respond to stressful situations. Their consistent rituals and techniques are a testimony to the idea that small incremental habits can be life-changing. With the World Health Organisation defining burno...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] How to Spot the Signs of High Blood Pressure    U.S. News & World Report

We all have those days when we just don't want to face the world – but what if that feeling never went away? What if it lasted for six months or more? That's the condition known as "hikikomori," or pathological social withdrawal. It's estimated to affect as many as a million people in Japan, and recent years have seen the phenomenon go global. But what causes this extreme self-isolation? A new study out of Kyushu University may have some answers. "Mental illnesses such as depression, schizophrenia, and social anxiety disorder are occasionally observed in hikikomori individuals," explained Kyushu neuropsychiatry researcher Takahiro Kato. "However, our past research shows that it is not that simple, and that it is a complex condition with overlaps of different psychiatric and non-psychiatric elements." Kato is the lead author of the study, which was published this week in the journal Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience. Its main conclus...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] 2021 World Health Organization guideline on pharmacological treatment of hypertension: Policy implications for the region of the Americas    The Lancet

When something stressful happens, the body has a system in place that works to keep you safe in the face of potential danger. This process is regulated by parts of the brain, particularly the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis, and with hormones such as cortisol. Stress is normal and even healthy in short bursts, as the stress response can help you avoid danger and provide energy to push through short-term issues (such as meeting a deadline). This is called acute stress, which goes away quickly. Stress that lasts too long or occurs frequently is called chronic stress, which can have negative health consequences. Read on to learn what the stress response is and how the body uses it. Caiaimage / Getty Images What Triggers the Stress Response? When the body perceives a threat, real or interpreted, it coordinates a response between several systems, such as the HPA axis, the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), the parasympathetic nervous syst...

(ET, ) - It was the most watched episode in Shark Tank history when sisters Anna and Samantha Martin won over the Shark Tank panel. N ever before had the judging panel unanimously decided to each invest millions of dollars into a potential company. After buying a staggering 25% share in the sisters' company, the Shark Tank panel have personally mentored the pair, helping them undergo re-branding and re-packing of their miracle product. Touting their discovery as "the greatest step forward in weight-loss history," the judges were quick to offer up their hard earned cash to back the entrepreneurial pair. "We were shocked. The most we were hoping for was some advice…we weren't even sure that we would manage to get any investors," explained Samantha. After outstanding offers from each panel member, the sisters burst into tears. "It didn't feel real. The fact tha...

Tight jaw muscles can interfere with the most basic daily tasks, such as talking and chewing your food. Conditions that cause tight jaw muscles can also be quite painful. However, many of these conditions can be treated with medical interventions and home remedies. This article discusses common causes of tight jaw muscles and how to manage your symptoms. LaylaBird / Getty Images Causes of Tight Jaw Muscles Tight jaw muscles can be caused by a variety of medical conditions and lifestyle habits, such as the following. Stress and Anxiety Tight jaw muscles can be a side effect of stress and anxiety. Muscle tension throughout the body increases when you are under a lot of stress or feeling anxious. If you are prone to clenching your jaw, you'll likely experience tension in your jaw muscles as well. Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Conditions that affect your jaw joint are called temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ or TMD). Th...