In last month’s post, we looked at ways that our rational brains can sometimes get hijacked by our emotions. When we’re flooded with these emotions, we process inputs through the more basic part of ...

A trigger is when a current experience causes an intense reaction because of something in your past. I know that on an intellectual level, but I’ve only recently been able to realize I’ve been ...

Trauma triggers, subtle yet profoundly impactful, wield the power to disrupt lives, summoning distress and emotional upheaval. Rooted in past traumatic experiences, these triggers stealthily ...

Identifying and tracking psoriasis triggers may help manage symptoms and improve skin health. Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that involves the rapid buildup of skin cells. This results in ...

Anxiety is a natural response to stress or danger, designed to help us stay alert and focused during challenging situations.

Picture this: You’re enjoying a peaceful evening with your partner when a seemingly innocent comment suddenly ignites a whirlwind of argument and resentment. What just happened? This is the complex ...

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) can cause attacks triggered by stress. People with the condition may experience a cycle of stress, concerned about when the next attack might appear, which may trigger more ...

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...

Calm female executive meditating taking break at work for mental balance, mindful businesswoman feeling relief and no stress doing yoga at work ignoring avoiding stressful job and paperwork in office ...