adrenaline-related stories
Good stress vs. bad stress
Stress Reduction, Diet & Weight Loss, Motivation
The word 'stress' have a lot of negative connotations -- It conjures images of a frazzled harridan chain-smoking, working late into the night and snapping at every simple request. But the truth is, stress plays an important role in our lives. It triggers our 'fight or flight' responses, which are ultimately lifesaving. Moreover, sort-term stress triggers the release of adrenaline, which help energize us. Ever known someone who says they thrive on stressful situations? This is the kind of stress they're talking about.
But there's a whole 'nother type of stress, namely the chronic type. That's the brand of stress that keeps you up at night, makes you anxious, wears you out and ultimately has a negative impact on your health. Chronic, overwhelming stress is the kind of stress that always sits in the back of your mind, and with your stress response system always turned on, your immune system and overall health (both physical and emotional) are taxed.
Worried about bad stress? Check out these handy tips.
But there's a whole 'nother type of stress, namely the chronic type. That's the brand of stress that keeps you up at night, makes you anxious, wears you out and ultimately has a negative impact on your health. Chronic, overwhelming stress is the kind of stress that always sits in the back of your mind, and with your stress response system always turned on, your immune system and overall health (both physical and emotional) are taxed.
Worried about bad stress? Check out these handy tips.
Hunting: Bad for deer, bad for your heart
The closest I've ever been to hunting was seeing my brother accidentally shoot a squirrel with a BB gun in our backyard. It was pretty horrifying, especially since he only meant to scare it away from the bird feeder. Despite living near expansive wilderness, I've never had the urge to hunt, but I know a few people who enjoy it.
Here's bad news for deer hunters out there -- a new study shows that hunting can be bad for your heart. It should come as no surprise that hunting leads to a surge in adrenaline, which gets your heart going quite fast, but apparently those who regularly hunt are actually at risk for developing potentially dangerous heart-rhythm disturbances, or even diminished oxygen supply to the heart. Furthermore, the study found that hunting puts the heart under more distress than running does. It's thought that the combination of physical exertion, adrenaline, rough terrain and cold weather is what's causing the problem. And considering that hunters are often hundreds of miles from civilization, this can be a serious, potentially fatal, problem.
Still, I doubt this will deter many from hunting. What do you think?
Here's bad news for deer hunters out there -- a new study shows that hunting can be bad for your heart. It should come as no surprise that hunting leads to a surge in adrenaline, which gets your heart going quite fast, but apparently those who regularly hunt are actually at risk for developing potentially dangerous heart-rhythm disturbances, or even diminished oxygen supply to the heart. Furthermore, the study found that hunting puts the heart under more distress than running does. It's thought that the combination of physical exertion, adrenaline, rough terrain and cold weather is what's causing the problem. And considering that hunters are often hundreds of miles from civilization, this can be a serious, potentially fatal, problem.
Still, I doubt this will deter many from hunting. What do you think?
