Category: Mental Health
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How Different Sports Train Your Mind for Resilience
Sports aren’t just about physical fitness; they build mental toughness, resilience, and discipline. Different types of sports impact the mind in unique ways, shaping how we handle stress, challenges, and even daily life. Whether you’re lifting weights or practicing yoga, your choice of sport says a lot about your mindset. Let’s explore how different sports…
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Running vs. Lifting: What Science Says About Boosting Your Mood
The Science of Sports: How Exercise Affects Your Brain Exercise is not just about building muscles or losing weight—it has a profound impact on brain function and mental well-being. Different types of physical activities trigger unique hormonal responses that influence mood, cognition, and overall mental health. In this blog, we explore how sports and workouts…
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The Art of Manipulation: Tactics and the Personalities Behind Them
Manipulation is a social tool—sometimes subtle, sometimes overt—that people use to influence the behavior of others. While manipulation often carries negative connotations, it isn’t always malicious; sometimes it’s a method to achieve harmony or assert control in tricky situations. However, understanding the tactics and the types of individuals who engage in manipulation can help you…
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The Hidden Brain Mechanisms Behind Perfectionism – And How to Overcome Them
Perfectionism has neurological and psychological underpinnings that can be understood through its impact on brain function and structure. Let’s take a closer look at how the brain and its functions contribute to perfectionism: Brain Areas Involved in Perfectionism Prefrontal Cortex (PFC): Research Evidence: “Studies using fMRI scans have shown increased activity in the PFC of…
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Is Anxiety Real or Just in your head? Here’s Resaerch Backed Evidence
When someone struggles with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), a common question arises: Is this anxiety a genuine condition or just something we imagine? To put it simply, GAD is very real—it’s not just “in our heads” but involves actual changes in brain function and chemistry. Let’s explore why this is the case and what it…