January 9, 2018

Misophonia: When Everyday Sounds Feel Like Nails on a Chalkboard

Misophonia /

Sounds can startle us when they are loud and unexpected. But some sounds don’t scare us, they make our skin crawl. Think of the screeching feedback of a microphone. Or, if you’re old enough to remember, fingernails scraping across a chalkboard. Most people cringe at these sounds. For people with misophonia, however, ordinary everyday noises […]

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Misophonia

Santa’s Suggestions for Reducing Stress and Enjoying the Holidays

Holiday Stress /

If anyone knows how stressful the holiday season can be, it’s Santa Claus. Every year he manages a global delivery operation, supervises thousands of elves, handles supply-chain issues, and somehow still manages to stay cheerful. Curious about his secret, I sat down with Santa to ask how he handles holiday stress. KEN: Tell me, Santa,

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Holiday Stress

My Gut Reaction: Stress and the Brain-Gut Connection

Anxious Stomach: Gut-Brain Connection /

Ever wonder why you get “butterflies” in your stomach before doing something stressful? Or why you feel like your stomach is “tied in knots” after an argument? Researchers have identified a powerful connection between the gut and the brain that makes the gut especially susceptible to stress and other emotions. Stomach problems are one of

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