The people of Framingham in Massachusetts have been part of a long-term population study testing a whole range of things from cardiovascular health to a more recent study of the effects of stress. In this latter test, over 2,000 people had their Cortisol levels tested and MRIs of their brains. Cortisol is a hormone that’s…
Read MoreA common misconception about hypnosis is that it’s only for stopping bad habits, like smoking. The truth is that it can be used to improve any aspect of your life, including: Self confidence Self esteem Stress Anxiety Performance …and much, much more. Pretty much any aspect of your life you’re looking to improve can be…
Read MoreThe benefits of a good night’s sleep are well known. But getting that sleep can be a little tricky. Here are my tips to getting some good shut-eye: Make sure you don’t have sleep apnoea If you’re really sleepy during the day, you may have sleep apnoea, a condition where you don’t breathe properly while…
Read MoreWe’ve long known that stress can have negative effects on the human body – the very word is a derivative of ‘distress’. I certainly see the implications of stress in a lot of my patients. What’s now been shown, however, is a direct correlation between stress and cardiovascular health. A new study published in the…
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