Having a demanding job and little control over it is associated with an increased risk of premature death in men with cardiometabolic disease, according to a 14-year observational study of more than 100,000 people published in June 2018. However,...
Research now tells us that about 33% of people report feeling extreme stress. 77% ofpeople experience stress that affects their physical health. 73%of people report that stress impacts their mental health. Can people be addicted to stress I’m asked?...
Presenteeism is when a person comes to work despite being physically or mentally unwell. Presenteeism can be characterised by workers who are physically present in the workplace, but who aren’t working as productively or safely as they should be due...
I’m often asked the question… why are positive people generally not nearly as stressed as negative people? Positive psychology researcher Michelle Gielan has studied optimism and success for more than a decade, and she has found that those with...
Recent stress research by the American Psychological Association has found that anger maybe a factor in the development of chronic illnesses in older adults. According to the study, the anger experienced by older adults was linked to increased inflammation...
While many of us are familiar with the emotional impact of stress, we tend to overlook its physical aspects. In fact, the stress response can produce physical symptoms which, if sustained over a long period of time, can have...
Recently a fellow Chiropractor in the US Dr Don Clum who is also a nutritionist, shared his thoughts about the role of the adrenal glands, chronic fatigue and stress issues. Don’s breakdown of where cortisol is produced in the...
When we are travelling it is a joy to go to a resort or hotel and be the recipient of a room, suite or apartment that has recently been built or refurbished. The accommodation has all the ‘mod-cons’ installed...