Thursday, February 27, 2020

Learning About Perfectionism


Learning About Perfectionism    




Perfectionism is a special form of anxiety. People with this issue have very high standards and push themselves to the limit. This has negative effects, such as risking exhaustion, because they spend more time than required for any task. Also, they are inflexible and set standards impossible to achieve. Since these cannot be accomplished, they end with low esteem. Click here for more details.



 

Study: Smartphones Affect Our Efficiency At Work


Study: Smartphones Affect Our Efficiency At Work    




Most of us think about smartphones as small computers that make our life easier and keep us connected. Right? Wrong! A study has shown that the constant interruptions and the capacity of being constantly online affects concentration and productivity. Additional info click here.



 

Stress Can Prematurely Age Your Skin


Stress Can Prematurely Age Your Skin    




When stressed, the skin seems dull and aged. This is because stress promotes the production of cortisol, a substance that prepares the body for potential danger. Since there is no real danger, cortisol can affect the immune system. Click here for more info.



 

Artistic Activity Will Help Reduce Stress


Artistic Activity Will Help Reduce Stress    




Feeling stressed? The suggested solutions are meditation, yoga, breathing, but if you want to try an alternate procedure, try art. A study measured the levels of cortisol, the hormone generated when the body is in a stressful situation and found out that it was reduced after a 45-minute session. Additional information click here.



 

Study: Men With Anxiety Are More Exposed To Cancer


Study: Men With Anxiety Are More Exposed To Cancer    




A study has found out that men with anxiety have twice possibilities of dying from cancer, compared to those who have no anxiety. The study even considered all the causes that promote cancer, such as alcohol, smoking, and chronic diseases. It also found that women with severe anxiety were not related to a greater risk of cancer. Additional information click here.



 

Chemotherapy Can Be A Life-Saving Treatment But Also Has Many Side Effects


Chemotherapy Can Be A Life-Saving Treatment But Also Has Many Side Effects    




Among Them Are Nausea, Constipation And Vomiting, Hair Loss, Mood Changes, And Oral Injuries    




Being diagnosed with cancer is one of the worst news that a person can receive. Many patients have doubts and are confused about cancer treatment, especially chemotherapy. The objective of this treatment is to destroy the cells that are growing fast, like cancer cells, but unfortunately, it also targets other fast-reproducing, healthy cells, such as hair follicles, mouth, digestive tract, and bone marrow. It can also affect the heart, kidneys, bladder, lungs, and nervous system. The most common side effect is hair loss because the chemotherapy drug affects the hair follicles. It will also affect hair on the eyebrows, eyelashes, arms, legs, and genitals. However, not every chemotherapy drug causes hair loss. another common symptom is nausea and vomiting. The drug has an effect on the gastrointestinal system, causing the nausea sensation or actual vomiting. Other gastric issues are constipation and diarrhea, which can be prevented by eating high-fiber foods and staying hydrated. Chemotherapy can also affect oral health, causing mouth sores, and also mood changes, including anxiety and depression, and have a negative effect on the cognition. Additional details click here.



 

Public Speaking Anxiety Can Be A Positive Sign


Public Speaking Anxiety Can Be A Positive Sign    




How To Make Work For you, Not Against You    




Speaking in front of an audience usually leads from a little anxiety and in extreme cases, a paralyzing effect. A small amount of anxiety is good because it can mean that you are engaged with the audience. Anxiety can result in fear of failure, or it can result from caring much about transmitting your message. Other cause may be because of a lack of preparation, which can be solved preparing better. But if you are prepared and still have anxiety, there are several solutions, such as defining the objectives of the presentation, knowing the audience to anticipate their questions, and also have a clear idea of the message, to understand what you wish to transmit to the audience. Click here for more info.