Research has again proven that the stress hormone Cortisol is frequently a roadblock to happiness and happy relationships, impacting our emotional and physical well-being. In our high-speed and high-stress world, our adrenal glands are often […]
Whether there are any significant differences between the male brain and the female brain has been debated for centuries. Generally speaking, we barely understand how our brains work, let alone identify significant differences in function […]
There’s new evidence that has found no link between serotonin levels and depression. This evidence goes directly against what the medical fraternity has believed for decades, and throws into question the value of prescribing serotonin-boosting […]
There’s a mountain of evidence that already links the long-term and short-term effects that stress has on our brain function. You need only follow this link to see how many articles I have written on […]
There is no doubt stress, and our physiological stress response, significantly affects the way we function. Just here on the With a Little Help Counselling website, you will find many articles from the world of […]
Researchers show one person’s stress can quickly affect those close to them. If a person catches a cold, it’s not overly surprising when their significant other also becomes infected. Heaven knows we’ve learned much about […]
Researchers prove pleasure helps us reduce our stress levels. When couples come to relationship counselling they are often experiencing stress and the dysfunction in the relationship might be having both a direct and indirect impact […]
New research finds differences between how men and women experience stress. A failing or difficult relationship, troubles with the kids, demands of work, financial worries…stress is something that we all experience at different times. And […]
New evidence shows a direct link between mental health and gut health. I recently published an article outlining evidence that the health of our tummy can affect the production of serotonin, which can impact our […]
Trying to control things can only leave us feeling helpless Most people would, if given the chance, go for a ride on a roller coaster. Why? Well, I think it is mostly about those wonderful […]
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