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Health / Psychology Writer Shares Natural Ways To Lower Stress And Anxiety by HealthArticles: 5:21pm On Dec 13, 2022
Anxiety and stress are both natural responses that the body has to the external environment. There are a number of factors, both genetic and environmental, that might contribute to an individual experiencing feelings of weariness, dread, and concern.

Most people experience some level of anxiety as a natural consequence of leading a hectic lifestyle. However, there are times when anxiety can be beneficial since it can make you more alert to potential threats, push you to become more organized, and assist you in calculating risks.

When it comes to anxiety, one must take into consideration the fact that untreated anxiety can lead to major stress, which can have a detrimental impact on the quality of life of the individual who is experiencing it.

An article by Joey Florez, an American writer who specializes in psychology, was excerpted and published on Mental Daily on Monday. The article focuses on natural ways to alleviate stress and anxiety. Florez is the founder of Mental Daily, and his writing on topics related to mental health and wellbeing has been published in a variety of online newspapers, magazines, radio, and television venues.

First, make sure you get enough exercise.

It is impossible to exaggerate the benefits of engaging in regular physical activity. In addition to being beneficial for your physical health, regular exercise can also assist you in managing the negative effects of stress.

Keeping yourself busy helps to take your mind off the things that are giving you worry or anxiety in the first place. In addition to this, it improves the chemical makeup of the brain, as well as concentration and willpower.

Second, engage in activities like meditation and conscious awareness.

The benefits of meditation come from cultivating a more open and accepting awareness of the here and now. As a consequence of this, it has the potential to help one feel calmer and enhance their capacity to endure a wider range of thoughts and emotions.

Meditation has been shown to be helpful in reducing feelings of tension and anxiety. Many individuals regularly engage in the practice of mindfulness meditation, which entails shutting one's eyes, taking several slow, deep breaths, and paying attention to one's own thoughts as they travel through one's mind.

Third, make it a habit to take slow, deep breaths.

One of the most frequent and effective strategies to alleviate tension and anxiety is to practice deep breathing. A racing heart, dizziness, or even an anxiety attack may be alleviated by slowing down and deepening one's breathing.

Some examples of strategies for deep breathing that are frequently employed are balloon breaths, breathing words, and square breaths.

Fourth, try to restrict the amount of caffeine you consume.

Caffeine is a popular psychoactive stimulant that is used to help people get through their busy lives. Caffeine is known to increase alertness and mental performance. On the other hand, it can have the opposite impact for a lot of people.

If your levels of stress and anxiety are already high, caffeine may make your anxiousness and jitters much worse. Studies have indicated that use of caffeine can increase cognition such as concentration, but it has no effect on stress or anxiety levels.

Fifth, do not consume any alcoholic beverages.

Consuming less alcohol can help alleviate tension and anxiety on a variety of different levels. Consuming large amounts of alcohol is known to cause chemical changes in the brain, interfere with the body's natural capacity to sleep, and intensify feelings of tension or worry.

Cutting out alcohol can be a helpful strategy for lowering levels of stress and anxiety. For some people, reducing the amount of alcohol they consume should be done in a measured manner and in accordance with the recommendations of a trained medical practitioner.

And the sixth recommendation is to abstain from smoking cigarettes.

People who smoke cigarettes could feel the want to light up when they're going through a stressful circumstance. On the other hand, smoking, like drinking, can make stress and anxiety worse over the course of time.

According to the findings of several studies, an increased chance of suffering more severe anxiety in the long run is associated with cigarette smoking. In addition, the chemicals in cigarettes may have an effect on the chemistry in the brain that is associated with anxious feelings.

Source: Joey Florez Describes Six Ways To Naturally Reduce Stress
Health / Amyloid Pathology: A Quick Overview by HealthArticles: 6:53am On Jul 24, 2022
A report published on Mental Daily explains the brain processes involving amyloid pathology. It addresses the disease associated with amyloid pathologies, as well as the development of potential therapeutic interventions.

The article states, "Amyloids are accumulations or aggregates of proteins that have a fibrillar morphology and measure between 7 and 13 nanometers in diameter."

It also states, "In general, amyloids are thought to contribute in some way to the onset of numerous diseases in humans. Some researchers feel that amyloids may be linked to amyloidosis and certain neurological disorders."

"Although many studies imply that amyloid pathologies may contribute to the development of cognitive disorders, there is no solid evidence to support this claim. It is currently the subject of intense research."

Read the article: https://www.mentaldaily.com/article/2022/07/what-is-beta-amyloid

Other recommended articles:
https://www.mentaldaily.com/article/colleges-with-good-psychology-programs

https://www.mentaldaily.com/article/2022/07/5-exemplary-scientific-papers-on-law-and-crime
Foreign Affairs / U.S. Courts Await Maikel José Moreno Pérez’s Arrest: Cambridge University by HealthArticles: 6:23am On May 19, 2022
The 2020 indictments announced by the US Department of Justice were detailed in a report published by Cambridge University.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Moros has been indicted, according to a report published in the American Journal of International Law, on a number of outstanding criminal charges, including narcotrafficking and corruption.

In the Southern District of New York, the indictment has been made public, according to the New York Times.

There was also an allegation of money laundering and corruption against Venezuelan Supreme Court Justice Maikel José Moreno Pérez, who was named in the indictment. Southern District of New York and Southern District of Florida are currently hearing this case.

Maduro's Minister of Defense Vladimir Padrino López and other unnamed defendants were charged with cocaine trafficking in an unsealed District of Columbia indictment, according to a Cambridge University press release.

On July 17th, 2020, the journal report was published online.

Please contact U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement immediately if you recognize the suspect in the photo and have information that could lead to his arrest (ICE.gov).

Source: https://www.mentaldaily.com/article/2021/04/u-s-district-courts-awaiting-maikel-jose-moreno-perezs-arrest-cambridge-report-finds

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Health / 5 African Urban Musicians Who've Spoken Out About Mental Health - Newsday by HealthArticles: 5:20am On Nov 04, 2021
A report released by the newspaper Newsday Zimbabwe mentions the five Black urban musicians who've spoken out about mental health, as listed by both The Source and Mental Daily.

The report mentions Charles Hamilton, a New York urban musician, as well as Mark Battles from Indiana, YG from California, Kendrick Lamar also from California, and Vic Mensa from Chicago.

The Newsday article says: "Last month, the New York music magazine The Source published a story on the lack of public acknowledgment of mental health issues in the urban music industry."

"According to The Source, important social issues, like mental health, are commonly discussed in almost all mainstream music cultures except for the hip-hop industry."

The report originated from a source titled Mental Daily, a psychology website based in the United States.

Sources:

https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/11/mental-daily-unveils-its-top-black-urban-musicians-whove-spoken-out-about-mental-health/
https://thesource.com/2021/10/19/5-hip-hop-artists-that-broke-the-mental-health-stigma/
https://www.readersdigest.co.uk/health/wellbeing/creator-of-mental-daily-shares-tips-on-how-to-maintain-well-being-this-winter
https://www.mentaldaily.com
Crime / Six Cybersecurity Tips To Shopping Safely This Holiday Season by HealthArticles: 6:57am On Oct 16, 2021
It’s that time of the year again. As Christmas nears, cybercriminals are increasing their efforts to compromise your personal information. But don’t let yourself be a victim.

The creator of the research site Mental Daily, whose stories have been featured in news, radio and television outlets, including Engadget, HuffPost, the International Business Times, and Liputan 6, compiled several tips that could help you shop safely online during this holiday season. Enjoy.

Read more: https://spacecoastdaily.com/2021/10/mental-daily-creator-offers-tips-on-shopping-safely-this-holiday-season/
Health / AP Report Suggests Mental Health Adversities Were High In American Cities by HealthArticles: 7:53pm On Oct 08, 2021
A new report by the research site Mental Daily has indicated that mental health problems were regarded as a substantial concern among adolescents and teens in particular, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The report focused on the state of Nevada, with one clinician telling Mental Daily of the purported mental health problems experienced among children during the pandemic-related restrictions.

"Dr. Mayville suggested that increasing awareness of the psychological impacts of COVID-19 and attending to the mental health needs of children and adults impacted is essential, as confirmed cases continue to increase throughout the state of Nevada," the report states.

Source: AP / https://apnews.com/press-release/marketersmedia/coronavirus-pandemic-science-anxiety-mental-health-nevada-794eeaa4c5318e8f47cd9d27a91d53d5

Source 2: Mental Daily / https://www.mentaldaily.com

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