PHYSICAL CONTRIBUTORS TO STRESS | MEDICATIONS & DRUGS

Physical Contributors to Stress: Medications/Drugs  Advancements in medications and treatments in healthcare have made a significant difference in the last couple of decades; however, many of these medications come with their own set of side effects that cannot be...

PHYSICAL CONTRIBUTORS TO STRESS | PERSONAL HYGIENE

Physical Contributors to Stress: Personal Hygiene  Personal hygiene is essential to your health, but it is also important to know what is in the products that you are using on your body.   Importance of Personal Hygiene It is important to pay regular attention to...

EMOTIONAL CONTRIBUTORS TO STRESS | ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Environmental factors refer to any external influences which may have a negative or positive impact on us, directly or indirectly. Major environmental factors include how we relate to intimate social relationships (close friends, family, and significant others),...

EMOTIONAL CONTRIBUTORS TO STRESS | FOOD AS A COPING MECHANISM

A coping mechanism is any thought process or pattern of behavior that acts to alleviate the effects of a stressful situation. There are both positive and negative ways to do so. Unhealthy eating is one of the most common coping mechanisms. This often stems from...