FG Trade / Getty Images Scientists have long struggled with finding the root cause of most forms of cancer. A link that is often overlooked is the link between stress and cancer. When you are stressed, your body goes through a series of physiological changes that are typically temporary. FG Trade / Getty Images Once the stressor passes, it all goes back to normal. There is a link between your emotional and physical health....

Experiencing stress can also make managing diabetes more challenging, and having diabetes may contribute to elevated stress levels. Evidence suggests that perceived stress levels are a significant risk factor for pop in 2 diabetes. Stress can be a common trigger for high and low blood sugar episodes. Jay Yuno / Getty Images It is important to note that even “good” stress can lead to spikes in blood sugar levels. Mental and physical stress, such as worrying about your job or getting sick, can create negative stress....

Jasmin Merdan / Getty Images When you are stressed, your body responds in a couple of ways. Your heart rate and pulse quicken, your muscles tighten, and your blood pressure also rises. High blood pressure is a condition that increases your risk of developing heart conditions. Jasmin Merdan / Getty Images If left undiagnosed, it can be fatal. When stressed, your body releases adrenaline and cortisol into your bloodstream. The sudden surge of these hormones triggers a phenomenon known as afight or flight response....

AsiaVision / Getty Images When stressed, you may feel anxious, sweaty, or get frequent headaches. But can stress cause lightheadedness? Yes, Stress Can Cause Lightheadedness Stress can absolutely cause lightheadedness. AsiaVision / Getty Images Lightheadedness can feel like a general fuzzy lightness in your head, possibly even throwing off your balance. What Causes a Sensation of Lightheadedness? Dizziness is brought on by dysfunction of the bodys sensory system called the vestibular system....

Chad Springer/Image Source/Getty You are probably familiar with stress. You encounter it in your day-to-day life. When stressed, you experience physiological symptoms like your heart rate quickening and your blood pressure rising. Chad Springer/Image Source/Getty This is a normal response to stress, and your body returns to normal when the stressful event passes. It’s not always clear what brings on seizures. There is ongoing research into how stress is linked with seizures....

This may lead someone to believe that their stress is causing them to lose their balance and coordination. What Is Vertigo? What’s the Connection Between Stress and Vertigo? JGI / Jamie Grill / Getty Images In some cases, people report feeling vertigosymptoms when stressed. This caused researchers and scientists to explore if there was a link between both conditions. When your vestibular system is disrupted, it can cause vertigo. When stressed, particular hormones such ascortisol becomes elevated....

In short, yes! Cholesterol is a wax-like, fatty substance located in your body’s cells. Your body uses cholesterol to perform necessary bodily functions, including making vitamin D and hormones. Delmaine Donson / Getty Images This, in turn, forms plaque. Plaque can then build up in your arteries which can lead to health complicationsespecially heart-related conditions. Can Stress Raise Cholesterol? A 2017 study found high rates of cholesterol in those experiencingoccupational stress....

When it comes to supermarkets, the moment you walk through those doors you’re being nudged. Historically, grocery stores kind of have a set format. What we’re seeing now is that there’s a greater need to have more flexible fixturing. Tom Werner / Getty Images So for example, fixturing that is on wheels that can easily be moved. Another example Kohan gave Verywell Mind is related to whats called localization design....

Some of this is accurate, but it’s only the tip of the iceberg. Tantric massage involves sensual touch and energy release and goes beyond conventionalmassagetechniques. And the best part is it can spice up your sex life and deepen your connection with your partner. Erdark / Getty Images Understanding Tantric Massage Tantric massage is rooted in the ancient spiritual traditions of Tantra. It aims to achieve spiritual enlightenment and transcend the limitations of the physical world....

This tactic involves deliberately disengaging so that the other person will lose interest. The grey rock method is a technique used to help managenarcissisticand toxic behavior. Narcissistic people tend to feed off their victims' reactions and crave attention. shapecharge/E+/Getty Images A 2020 study looked at what its like to be in a relationship with a narcissist. Researchers asked participants to describe their communications with the narcissists in their lives. Click below to listen now....

So, What Is the Invisible String Theory? In Chinese mythology, the invisible string theory is known as the red thread of fate. In Chinese culture, the color red represents celebration, luck, and prosperity. Michela Butignol / Getty Images She adds that “they may experience spontaneous encounters where they run into each other again and again. Or they may break up only for their lives to intersect once more years later.”...

Everything The White Lotus gets right and wrong about friendship trios. Fabio Lovino/HBO Have you ever been in afriendshipdynamic where you perpetually felt like the third wheel to two BFFs? When they would mention a niche online meme or make an inside joke, you never got the reference. Fabio Lovino/HBO They would often reminisce about activities you seemed to have missed the invite to. Welcome to the odd, and complex world of trio friendships....

Buddhist monks have long used Tibetan singing bowls in meditation practice. This article discusses how Tibetan singing bowls are used and their purported benefits. It also covers what you should consider before you try using this bang out of treatment. Kimberley Coole / Getty Images During the 1970s, people began importing the bowls to North America and Europe. They grew in popularity in the 1990s as a complementary and alternative treatment for a variety of ailments....