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How does stress affect your nonverbal communication? What body language cues indicate that a person is stressed or nervous? According to former FBI agent Joe Navarro, when people are stressed, they tend to perform self-comforting acts as a natural coping mechanism. This can manifest in nervous body language, such as massaging the neck, playing with the hair, or adjusting jewelry. Here’s how you can spot stressed body language, according to Navarro.
Can human aging be reversed? How can age-reversal technology change society as we know it? Aging used to be conceived as an irreversible phenomenon. However, as medical technology advances, scientists are beginning to reconsider this long-held view. Here’s a look at several ongoing innovations that could one day help us reverse the human aging process.
Why are supportive relationships important? How can you build a strong support network you can rely on in times of need? We all need support, care, and companionship to remain mentally healthy. This need stems from our evolutionary roots: Belonging to a group was essential for survival when humans were primarily hunter-gatherers, so the desire for companionship is genetically wired into our brains. Keep reading to learn about the importance of supportive relationships and how to develop a strong support network.
What is the link between high blood sugar and heart disease? Can frequent blood sugar spikes cause your heart to fail? High blood sugar increases your risk of developing heart disease—among other health conditions. This is because it damages blood vessels by causing cholesterol to accumulate and can also damage the nerves that control the heart and blood vessels. Keep reading to learn how elevated blood sugar can lead to heart disease.
What can body language tell you about a person’s emotional state? What body language cues should you pay attention to when trying to decipher someone’s feelings? Body language cues can reveal a lot about how someone is feeling. If a person is feeling relaxed, secure, and comfortable, they’ll display open and expressive body language. If, on the other hand, they’re feeling insecure or threatened, they’ll exhibit closed and comforting body language. Keep reading to learn how to read emotions from body language.
Do you struggle with chronic pain? What are some techniques for managing chronic pain? Chronic pain can significantly affect the quality of your life both physically and psychologically. But there are methods to eliminate or, at least, manage chronic pain to minimize its interference with your life. Here are some tips for dealing with chronic pain from the book Life Force.
What is Michelle Obama’s book The Light We Carry about? What is the key message to take away from the book? In her book The Light We Carry, former US First Lady Michelle Obama explains that everyone has the potential to improve the world in a way others can’t since everyone has unique abilities, strengths, and perspectives. Since our potentials are unique, Obama believes we have a responsibility to fulfill them. Below is a brief overview of The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama.
Do you have a goal in life? What are some things you should consider when defining a goal to strive towards? Most people would agree that it’s important to have goals in life to work toward. In practice, however, many people don’t know how to set goals that are both meaningful and realistic. Self-help author Napoleon Hill explains how to define your goal.
Do you often get hungry soon after eating? Do you feel tired and out of sorts throughout the day? If your answer is yes, you may be experiencing glucose spikes. Luckily, the solution to this problem is simple, and you don’t have to give up anything you like to eat. According to biochemist Jessie Inchauspé, you can prevent glucose spikes and ensuing tiredness by simply changing how you eat your food. Here are some tips on how to prevent blood sugar spikes so you don’t crash in the middle of the day.
What are the telltale signs of lying? What signs should look out for to confirm your suspicions that a person isn’t being truthful? Deception is a complex psychological process, and no behavioral cue can tell you with certainty that someone is lying. However, as a general rule of thumb, when someone is trying to deceive you, they’ll exhibit insecure body language. Keep reading to learn how to spot potential deception, according to former FBI agent Joe Navarro.