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What is Cortisol, and Should I Be Worried?

What is Cortisol, and Should I Be Worried?

Introduction Cortisol, often referred to as the "stress hormone," plays a vital role in many physiological processes. It is secreted by the adrenal glands and can be found in nearly...

What is Cortisol, and Should I Be Worried?

Introduction Cortisol, often referred to as the "stress hormone," plays a vital role in many physiological processes. It is secreted by the adrenal glands and can be found in nearly...

How Ultra-Processed Food Harms the Body and Brain

How Ultra-Processed Food Harms the Body and Brain

Introduction Consuming ultra-processed foods that are typically high in salt, sugar, and fat—and cheap and accessible—may boost the risk of heart disease, diabetes, anxiety, depression, and cognitive decline. Although many...

How Ultra-Processed Food Harms the Body and Brain

Introduction Consuming ultra-processed foods that are typically high in salt, sugar, and fat—and cheap and accessible—may boost the risk of heart disease, diabetes, anxiety, depression, and cognitive decline. Although many...

Cardio or Strength Training, One or Both?

Cardio or Strength Training, One or Both?

Introduction It’s a question that confuses many devotees of strength training who watch their heart rate climb during weightlifting: if my heart rate is hitting the aerobic zone for a...

Cardio or Strength Training, One or Both?

Introduction It’s a question that confuses many devotees of strength training who watch their heart rate climb during weightlifting: if my heart rate is hitting the aerobic zone for a...

The Brain Is Truly Amazing

The Brain Is Truly Amazing

Introduction You possess one of the most awe-inspiring objects imaginable: the human brain. Often said to be the most complex thing in the known universe, the brain continually surprises researchers...

The Brain Is Truly Amazing

Introduction You possess one of the most awe-inspiring objects imaginable: the human brain. Often said to be the most complex thing in the known universe, the brain continually surprises researchers...

Is Stress Capable of Causing a Heart Attack?

Is Stress Capable of Causing a Heart Attack?

Introduction Stress, whether from anger, anxiety, or sudden shock, can trigger a cascade of physiological responses in the body that may lead to a heart attack. The body’s immediate reaction...

Is Stress Capable of Causing a Heart Attack?

Introduction Stress, whether from anger, anxiety, or sudden shock, can trigger a cascade of physiological responses in the body that may lead to a heart attack. The body’s immediate reaction...

Cancer Potential Linked with Physical Inactivity

Cancer Potential Linked with Physical Inactivity

Introduction Recent research has revealed a significant increase in cancer cases attributable to physical inactivity, highlighting the importance of regular movement in cancer prevention. The study, led by Associate Professor...

Cancer Potential Linked with Physical Inactivity

Introduction Recent research has revealed a significant increase in cancer cases attributable to physical inactivity, highlighting the importance of regular movement in cancer prevention. The study, led by Associate Professor...