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Dentists report rising grinding of teeth among young people amid stress

Britain’s dentists say bruxism (teeth grinding) is rising, particularly among younger patients, likely linked to stress; about a quarter of people may grind at times, often without realizing it until symptoms like worn teeth, headaches, or jaw pain appear. While night guards help, experts urge addressing underlying causes such as sleep disorders (OSA) and stress, using a multidisciplinary approach that can include CPAP/MAD devices, physiotherapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy alongside dental care. Some patients even use jaw-relaxing Botox. Bruxism can have negative impacts but may also aid saliva production and digestion, so treatments aim to reduce harm while treating root causes.

via BBC|

#bruxism #dentistry #health

health17 days ago•49 min saved

Small daily habits that quietly shape your health by 40

A BuzzFeed-affiliated lifestyle piece aggregates Reddit doctor anecdotes detailing about 20 everyday habits that can seriously affect health by age 40, from chronic sleep debt and poor dental care to sedentary living, high stress, unsafe DIY activities, and risky behaviors like substance misuse; the takeaway is to tend to small daily choices—sleep, teeth, movement, stress management, and social connections—before 40 to reduce long‑term health risks.

via Yahoo Lifestyle Canada|

#exercise #health #oral-health

health17 days ago•13 min saved

Resilience Is Seasonal: How Body Clocks Shape Stress and Productivity

Resilience isn’t a fixed trait: it fluctuates with circadian rhythms, chronotypes, hormones, and the seasons, creating different energy and stress levels across the year and even across hemispheres. The piece notes that global teams must navigate varying rhythms when collaborating, and it recommends leaders foster psychological safety, monitor stress with wearables or mood apps, and align tasks to individuals’ natural rhythms. Individuals can acknowledge fluctuations, optimize sleep and light activity, and use quick stress-regulation tools (e.g., mindfulness, box breathing) to maintain sustainable performance.

via The Conversation|

#circadian-rhythm #health #resilience

health21 days ago•421 min saved

Calm cortisol with four expert-backed moves for stress relief

A TODAY Expert Tip with Dr. Natalie Azar explains that while high cortisol is uncommon, managing stress is beneficial. She outlines four evidence-informed approaches to keep cortisol in check: mindfulness or meditation, breathing/relaxation techniques, regular moderate aerobic activity, and HIIT together with resistance or endurance training. Adopting these can support better sleep, blood pressure, and mood.

via TODAY.com|

#cortisol #exercise #health

health23 days ago•17 min saved

Chronic Stress and the Heart: What Imran Khan’s Health Update Reveals About Blood Pressure

Imran Khan’s health concerns during imprisonment have spotlighted how prolonged psychological stress can affect cardiovascular health. Medical experts explain that chronic stress activates stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, which can raise heart rate, constrict blood vessels, and increase blood pressure, potentially worsening vascular function and inflammation over time. Research links higher stress hormone levels and cortisol to greater hypertension and cardiovascular risk, though symptoms such as palpitations or sleep disturbances should be evaluated medically rather than assumed to be just anxiety. Practical guidance emphasizes regular exercise, adequate sleep, a balanced diet, avoiding tobacco and excessive alcohol, and careful medical monitoring to manage risk, reinforcing that stress is a contributing factor—not the sole cause of heart disease.

via NDTV|

#blood-pressure #health #heart-health

science29 days ago•28 min saved

Tiny breaths blunt the body's stress spike in real time

Ultra-short breathing routines, notably box breathing and prolonged exhalation, prevented typical spikes in heart rate, anxiety, and salivary alpha-amylase during a five-minute simulated public-speaking task, with no difference in immediate cognitive performance across groups; cortisol declined across all groups, likely due to task design. The study suggests simple, equipment-free techniques that could help high-stress professionals manage bodily stress in real time, though limitations (live vs. prerecorded stimuli, sample size) temper generalizability.

via PsyPost|

#anxiety #box-breathing #breathing

health1 month ago•1 min saved

Valley doctors warn of rising brain fog and its impact on daily life

Valley clinicians report a rising number of patients with brain fog, a cluster of cognitive symptoms such as difficulty concentrating, memory lapses, and mental fatigue. While it’s commonly linked to COVID-19, it can also arise from stress or underlying conditions. Severe brain fog should prompt medical evaluation, and contributing factors may include poor sleep, dehydration, and a sedentary lifestyle.

via kesq.com|

#brain-fog #covid-19 #health

health1 month ago•19 min saved

Testosterone on the move: 10 factors that can shift your levels

Testosterone naturally fluctuates, and a range of everyday factors—sleep quality, stress, diet, exercise, weight, age, and even medications—can nudge levels up or down. The Washington Post wellbeing piece also highlights that fatherhood and other life events can affect testosterone and cautions against fixating on hormones as a sole measure of performance, emphasizing overall health and lifestyle instead.

via The Washington Post|

#exercise #health #mens-health

science1 month ago•6 min saved

June Period Anomalies Prompt Experts to Consider Stress, Heat, and Climate Links

Thousands reported unusual June periods on social media, prompting scientists to consider whether stress, heat waves, and climate-related factors could disrupt the menstrual cycle. While posts and memes circulated, experts caution that social media signals aren’t data and rigorous studies are needed. Potential factors include stress responses, environmental toxins with endocrine effects, and heat exposure; period-tracking apps may amplify perception. There is no definitive evidence of a population-wide June shift, but climate-related stressors are known to affect reproductive health.

via ScienceAlert|

#climate-change #heatwaves #menstruation

science1 month ago•5 min saved

Regular cannabis use linked to higher morning cortisol, study suggests

A study of 39 frequent cannabis users and 43 controls found that regular users have higher cortisol upon waking, while their cortisol awakening response (CAR) rise over 30 minutes is similar to non-users; this may signal a neurobiological marker of problematic cannabis use, but the snapshot design cannot establish causation and further longitudinal research is needed amid rising cannabis availability.

via ScienceAlert|

#cannabis #car #cortisol

science1 month ago•6 min saved

Heart's hidden neural network shields its rhythm under stress in mice

Researchers in mice identified two distinct subtypes of neurons in the heart’s intrinsic nervous system. Npy+ neurons slow the heart and are required to prevent heart failure, while Ddah1+ neurons buffer the heart during acute stress; loss of Ddah1+ neurons makes stressed mice die, and stimulating them improves survival, revealing a local cardiac circuit that protects heart function under stress with implications for heart disease.

via Nature|

#cardiology #intrinsic-cardiac-nervous-system #mice

health2 months ago•5 min saved

Vacation Let-Down: Why High Performers Catch Illness When They Rest

Some high-achieving people report getting sick at the start of vacation as chronic stress gives way to rest, a phenomenon linked to the let-down/leisure-sickness concept and cortisol rebound. Evidence is limited, but experts say the body’s shift from high-output stress to relaxation can trigger headaches, fatigue, and cold-like symptoms. Practical tips include easing into time off, protecting sleep, staying hydrated, moderating caffeine and alcohol, light movement, and building a decompression day rather than an all-out sprint to vacation completion.

via New York Post|

#health #high-performers #leisure-sickness

science2 months ago•3 min saved

Modern Life Triggers Our Primitive Brains

A Behavioral Sciences review argues that humans evolved to thrive in small, connected groups, but today’s hyperconnected cities, constant social comparison, and nonstop news create an evolutionary mismatch that fuels stress, anxiety, and loneliness; the authors urge redesigning cities and communities to better match our psychology rather than blaming individuals.

via Futurism|

#evolutionary-psychology #loneliness #modern-life

science2 months ago•4 min saved

Modern Minds Meet Ancient Instincts: Redesigning Life for Wellbeing

A conceptual review by researchers from the Singapore University of Technology and Design and James Cook University Singapore argues that modern life—dense cities, digital platforms, and constant social comparison—activates evolved human instincts in ways that increase stress and loneliness. The paper suggests that addressing these psychosocial issues requires designing environments (cities, workplaces, online spaces) that align with our biology rather than solely boosting individual resilience, while noting the ideas need real-world testing.

via Asia Research News ||

#evolutionary-mismatch #loneliness #science

health2 months ago•138 min saved

Shingles Strikes Millennials: A Wake‑Up Call for Women Under 50

A personal essay and expert commentary explain why shingles is rising among adults under 50—especially millennial women—often linked to stress and immune strain; while vaccines are typically recommended for those 50+, doctors note younger people should discuss risk and vaccination with their physicians, emphasize early antiviral treatment, and highlight how the condition can be long-lasting and painful.

via The Cut|

#health #millennials #shingles