The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and indulgence, filled with countless family gatherings, feasts, and parties that test our resolve to resist high-fat and sugary temptations. While it’s important to relish this festive time, finding a balance and effectively managing your weight is equally essential to prevent a post-holiday weight battle in […]
Embracing someone through a warm, heartfelt hug is a profoundly beautiful and universal gesture that goes beyond words in conveying love, affection, and support. It’s a natural expression of our deepest emotions and plays a vital role in fortifying the connections we share with others. Renowned psychologist Alf Lokkertsen delves into the scientific intricacies of
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Trauma extends beyond an individual’s emotional and psychological responses to distressing events; it can also manifest in physical ways. The body’s survival response is a complex reaction that engages numerous brain regions and chemical processes. This response is triggered in reaction to situations that endanger one’s safety or overall well-being, irrespective of whether the threat
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