#stress So, the good news is the ER stress is now being heavily studied and may provide incredible treatment options in 10 years. The bad news is, right now there's not much "treatment of" or "management of" ER stress. "Moreover, although relieving ER stress may be beneficial in certain diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis, and … [Read more...]

#stress Are you up for some cellular level stress talk? This is a newer area of study brought about by the incredible rise in metabolic diseases like obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. "The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a key organelle for cellular function and metabolic adaptation and, therefore disturbed ER function, known as … [Read more...]

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#stress  Why can it affect pain? A panic cycle is that feeling of being overwhelmed - work deadlines, two appointments at the same time, the check engine light is on and your phone is ringing. The interesting thing is that you might easily mange all these things one day but on another day, just 2 of those things might send you into a panic cycle. … [Read more...]

#stress  This is a type of anxiety that can cause you to become paralyzed by a fear of failure. A person is essentially afraid to even start a task or project because they are worried about not doing them "perfectly". This may also lead to isolation or avoiding social situations for fear of being judged or rejected. "People with anxiety paralysis … [Read more...]