BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When we experience stress, most of us are familiar with the fight-or-flight response. Our bodies prepare to face a challenge or escape danger by increasing heart rate, tensing muscles, and preparing for action. This response made sense for our ancestors, who Read More...
Love’s effect can sometimes be mystifying. A tender embrace from a friend or the adoring eyes of a pet can bring us back from anger or sadness at almost any time. Affection soothes the beast inside all of us, and it can even be tracked scientifically. What we feel when we experience love is Read More...
For years we’ve come to believe that if we’re stressed, we’re unhealthy. We spend money on vacations and are constantly searching for ways to avoid stress. But new information is showing us that, when used correctly, stress can be beneficial to health. In a recent TED talk, “How to make Read More...