High-Functioning Anxiety Patients Are Usually Successful But Dealing With Anxiety

High-Functioning Anxiety Patients Are Usually Successful But Dealing With Anxiety    

They Hide The Side Effects Of Anxiety So No One Notices Them    

Some people are perfectionists, oriented to details and obsessive, and they are proud of it or joke about it. They have what is called high-functioning anxiety, which means that the person is very successful, but is suffering internally because of the side effects of anxiety, but they hide it very well, so nobody notices. They are high achievers and oriented to details, but re always thinking the “What if?”, always thinking about anxieties and worries. They have habits such as doing lists, procrastinating, getting early for an appointment, among others. Check all the habits. Additional information click here.

 

Solving A Daily Crossword Will Lead To Better Reasoning, Memory And Attention

Solving A Daily Crossword Will Lead To Better Reasoning, Memory And Attention    

Brain Function Improves In Relation To The Frequency Of Puzzle Usage    

A study evaluated the cognitive function of healthy over 50. They found out that people who engaged with word puzzles, such as crosswords, had better results on tasks related to attention, reasoning, and memory. They also established that their brain function is ten years younger than they counterparts, in tests of grammatical speed and short-term memory accuracy. Also, brain improvement was directly related to the frequency of puzzle use. Click here for more info.

 

Fear And Anxiety To Dentistry Is Real – Learning To Deal With It

Fear And Anxiety To Dentistry Is Real – Learning To Deal With It    

Dentists Are Committed To Keeping The Patient As Comfortable As Possible    

Fear and anxiety to the dentist’s office are not uncommon. In some cases, pain, gum disease or tooth loss forces the patient to the visit. The dentists are doing everything to provide a serene atmosphere and caring staff and do everything to keep the patient comfortable. According to a research, there are patients that are genetically predisposed to fear of dentistry. The reason might be an irrational distrust for the dentist. On the other side, patients are aware that if they do not trust the dentist and go through the required procedure, the pain will increase, the gum will continue pleading and the oral discomfort will continue. More details click here.

 

Symptoms Of Parkinson’s May Appear 10 Years Before Movement Disorders

Symptoms Of Parkinson’s May Appear 10 Years Before Movement Disorders    

Patients Are Unaware Of The Disease And It Is Left Untreated    

Parkinson’s disease consists of the degeneration of nerve cells, and its symptoms are shaking while standing or sitting. It affects the mechanisms of the brain responsible for movement and coordination. However, there are non-motor symptoms that appear as early as a decade before, such a the inability to perceive colors and reduced blinking, which results in dry eye. These symptoms are usually undiagnosed because the patient is not aware of the disease. Identifying them may help to follow disease progression and verify the interaction of the patient to drug treatment. Additional info click here.

 

Stressful Experiences, Such As Divorce Or Job Loss, Can Age The Brain

Stressful Experiences, Such As Divorce Or Job Loss, Can Age The Brain    

It Can Be Avoided By Reducing Stress With Yoga Or Meditation    

According to a study, stressful experiences such as a war, divorce, losing the job, can age the brain up to 4 years. The loss of cognitive function was related to the event’s level of stress. This can be one of the reasons that explain the increase in the cases of Alzheimer’s disease. One of the causes is that stress affects the hormone levels, and reduces the density of the nerve cells in the brain, also affects the immune system and contributes to the formation of protein in the brain, linked to Alzheimer’s. However, these harmful effects can be reduced with yoga or meditation. Click here for more details.

 

Digestive Issues Can Show As Poor Sleeping, Low Mood, And A Reduced Immune System

Digestive Issues Can Show As Poor Sleeping, Low Mood, And A Reduced Immune System    

Gut Bacteria Affect Other Parts Of The Body Besides The Digestive System    

The digestive system interacts with the rest of the body. Some of the symptoms of a digestive problem might appear in different parts of the body. While the most evident are heartburn and bloating, a low mood and depression can be related to digestive issues. It also makes us prefer fast food over healthy meals. This is due to certain bacteria affect the production of serotonin. Another symptom is a reduced immune system, leading to frequent colds and viruses, and hay fever. Poor sleeping is also related, due to protein-rich food increases the production of melatonin, a necessary hormone for a good sleep. More Information click here.

 

Running Enhances Mental Health: Sharper Memory, Reduces Brain Aging And Improves Sleep

Running Enhances Mental Health: Sharper Memory, Reduces Brain Aging And Improves Sleep    

It Helps To Release Neurotransmitters Providing A Better Brain Function    

Running is great for your body, but also for your mind. Among the benefits are lowering the symptoms of depression, which might be due to the release of endorphins, improves the learning abilities caused by the BDNF protein, associated with the brain’s learning function, resulting also in a sharper memory. It also protects the brain from aging and cognitive decline, and also lowers anxiety and improves relaxation. Another benefit is obtaining a better sleep by regulating the circadian rhythms. Check all the benefits. Click here for more information.