Tag: Pressure

How can you bring your best to every situation when dealing with the pressure of high expectations? You know you can’t screw up when doing something that matters to you or when you really care about the outcome, and yet high-pressure situations make many people react poorly and lose their c...

Your doctor’s appointment may now take a few extra minutes in order to check your blood pressure not only when sitting but also when lying flat. Failing to check blood pressure while in the supine position can miss patients at risk of developing coronary artery disease, heart failure, strok...

How can you bring your best to every situation when dealing with the pressure of high expectations? You know you can’t screw up when doing something that matters to you or when you really care about the outcome, and yet high-pressure situations make many people react poorly and lose their c...

High blood pressure can be dangerous if left untreated. It puts you at risk of stroke, heart attacks, and other health issues. It is often termed a silent killer because they usually have no symptoms. It is important to be aware about high blood pressure to treat and control it. What Causes H...

One interesting aspect has been the peer pressure surrounding the whole thing. I’ve felt immensely self-aware every time I’m on a bus, or the subway, or even out on the street and have the urge to clear my throat. I wear a mask while teaching, and it makes my face gross and sweaty, so I ...

  A lot has happened and if I’m being honest I’ve had to look back at 2023 and give myself a pat at the back because well, I pulled through. Now that’s not even why I’m writing this, that was just my vote of&nbs...

I’d worked with trans clients for years — starting with my first, who was 16 at the time and living as female — when I began seeing more pre-teens and teens who were questioning whether they were trans, nonbinary, pan-sexual, or bisexual. Some of them weren’t sure of the diff...

I dabbled in acupuncture and meditation and I briefly changed my eating habits, but the reality was that I was too busy trying to start over after a 20-year marriage and figured I would get around to it. As long as my blood pressure danced the line of “high normal” without crossing over,...

Atmospheric pressure (also known as barometric pressure) is caused from the downward force of air in the atmosphere. Generally, pressure is minimal in the higher atmosphere, and greatest at the Earth’s surface. But even at Earth’s surface, pockets of high and low pressures can be found, ...

Genetics does play a role in high blood pressure. Studies have identified over 100 genetic changes associated with high blood pressure. This means that carrying a certain set of genetic variants can increase your risk for this condition. Family history also plays a role in influencing this ...

I have been on a merry-go-round of taking antidepressants. I experienced a traumatic event in 2013. At first, my doctor prescribed antidepressants. The first antidepressant my doctor prescribed was Sertraline. Unfortunately, I experienced adverse side effects from this antidepressant. The side effec...

I’ve been thinking a lot about how our internet has evolved, and what it means for us day to day. On Twitter, I’ve been hearing comments like, “The internet is terrible”, “where have all of the fun sites gone”, and so on. So, what shapes software? What does the...