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How much stress is too much? A psychiatrist explains the links between toxic stress and poor health − and how to get help

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COVID-19 taught most people that the line between tolerable and toxic stress – defined as persistent demands that lead to disease – varies widely. But some people will age faster and die younger from toxic stressors than others. So how much stress is too much, and what can you do about it? I’m a psychiatrist specializing in psychosomatic medicine, which is the study and treatment of people who have physical and mental illnesses. My research is focused on people who have psychological conditions and medical illnesses as well as those whose stress exacerbates their health issues. I’ve spent my career studying mind-body questions and t...... Read Full article on HadNews

Breastfeeding benefits mothers as much as babies, but public health messaging often only tells half of the story

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Four babies are born every second in the world, and there are only two options for their first food at birth: human milk or formula. Global and U.S. health authorities agree, however, that human milk provides the optimal nutrition for infants. The World Health Organization and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of an infant’s life. Following the introduction of solid foods, these organizations recommend continued breastfeeding up to two years and beyond. Human milk can be given to infants directly through breastfeeding or by pumping or expressing human milk into a cup or bot...... Read Full article on HadNews