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04/11/2025

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04/11/2025

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31/10/2025

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Science is uncovering a hard truth: toxic relationships may be more damaging to your health than a poor diet or even “bad” genes. Studies show that constant exposure to negativity and manipulation keeps the body locked in a state of stress, flooding it with cortisol and activating the fight-or-flight response. Over time, this can lead to anxiety, depression, and emotional exhaustion.

But the damage doesn’t stop with the mind. Chronic stress from toxic relationships can cause inflammation, hormonal disruption, weakened immunity, and even raise the risk of serious illnesses, including heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and cancer.

Whether it’s a partner, family member, or friend, removing toxic influences isn’t selfish, it’s survival. Protecting your peace may be one of the most powerful forms of self-care.

Sources: Psychoneuroendocrinology, Journal of Behavioral Medicine (PMID: 34612077, 33584731)

30/10/2025

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A new study in Scientific Reports reveals a strong connection between high sugar intake and depression. Tracking over 8,000 adults for five years, researchers found that men consuming more than 67 grams of sugar daily were 23% more likely to develop depression than those eating under 40 grams.

Sugar affects the brain by triggering a rapid dopamine rush followed by a crash, disrupting mood regulation over time. Chronic sugar intake increases brain inflammation and alters neurotransmitters like serotonin, contributing to anxiety, fatigue, and depressive symptoms.

Experts recommend reducing refined sugars in processed foods and beverages and choosing natural alternatives like fruit, honey, or dark chocolate. Lowering sugar intake may stabilize energy, improve mood, and support long-term mental well-being.

Source: Scientific Reports, 2025. PMID: 41029387

30/10/2025

While most Americans say there is no shame in mental illness, many admit they’d view someone differently if they knew they had a mental health condition.

Learn more about evolving attitudes toward mental health: https://at.apa.org/odu

29/10/2025

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11/10/2025

Learn the difference between mental illness / Mental Health n Wellbeing—

Mental Health is a state of overall wellbeing that includes emotional, physical n social aspects, enabling us to do better n best in personal n professional life-

Mental illness is a diagnosed condition that affects persons thoughts, emotions n behaviour —-

You can have poor mental health without having a mental illness

You can also have a mental illness while maintaining good mental health through management and treatment,

Be Mindful for your mental health n wellbeing