Tagged: cortisol

You will often hear that laughter is the best medicine, but why do people say this? Most of us try to do our best to make sure that we laugh as much as possible every day, because we just know that it makes us feel good – but what are the actual benefits of laughing? […]

Stress started millions of years ago during pre-historic times when our ancestors had to run from predators or risk being eaten. This sudden onset of stress prepares the body as part of the fight or flight response. Under this kind of stress, people receive a sudden burst of energy and endurance is increased as the […]