Maintaining a Strong Skeleton

Maintaining a Strong Skeleton Approximately 95 percent of our skeleton is developed during the first 18 years of life. Periods of rapid growth occur during the first year of life and during the adolescent growth spurt. After adult height is achieved, our bones continue to become more dense as minerals are deposited. This is the … Baca Selengkapnya

Stress Can Affect Your Mental Health

Stress Can Affect Your Mental Health Mental health issues that are caused by stress can range from homicidal or other violent acts towards oneself or drive others to addictions. The range of mental health disorders that are stress related is so broad that it can be difficult to understand how two situations fall in the … Baca Selengkapnya

Does Stress Damage The Immune System?

Does Stress Damage The Immune System? Does stress damage the immune system? That question can only be answered by first discussing the difference between acute (short-term) stress and chronic (long-term stress). While acute stress causes responses in the body that include boosting the immune system, chronic stress may impair the immune system. Better questions are … Baca Selengkapnya