Types of Stress, Acute, Episodic, Chronic
Stress is how your body reacts to a change or challenge, and many different things can lead to it Chronic Stress can cause long term health issues. Stress is subjective…
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The Brain Dream Team: Prefrontal Cortex, Amygdala, and Hippocampus
The brain is the command centre of the body, like a supercomputer controlling everything we do, think, and feel. It's made up of billions of tiny cells called neurons that…
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The 7 C’s for Building Resilience
What is resilience? Life does not come with a map, and everyone will experience twists and turns. From everyday challenges to traumatic events with more lasting impact, like the death…
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects people's behaviour. I was diagnosed with ADHD at age 48! There was no such thing when I was growing up and…
How to Meditate, for Beginners
What are the benefits of meditation? Physical health benefits of meditation Meditation literally grows your brain… both in volume and thickness. This doesn’t just make you smarter; it increases your memory,…