April 22, 2021 — On Tuesday, April 20, the country braced for the impact of the verdict in the murder trial of George Floyd. If we are completely honest, the country — and particularly the African-American community — had significant doubts the jury would render a guilty verdict, despite overwhelming evidence presented by prosecutors. … Read more
Anger isn’t a bad emotion. Back in primitive times, when it was normal to be chased by a wild animal, your fight-or-flight stress reaction was the difference between life and death. These days, as you parent through COVID-19, distance learning, social distancing, and other aspects of the pandemic — plus the normal frustrations and … Read more
By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Brain drain: Arguing with others puts a lot more strain on your brain than agreeing with them, a new study finds. “Our entire brain is a social processing network,” said senior author Joy Hirsch, professor of psychiatry, comparative medicine and neuroscience at … Read more
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Aug. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — If you suffer from heart failure, try to stay calm. Stress and anger may make your condition worse, a new study suggests. Mental stress is common in heart failure patients due to the complexities of managing the disease, progressively worsening function, and frequent … Read more