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Emotional Aging: How Stress Damages Your Skin + 5 Ways to Stop It

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  Your Emotions Are Aging You: How Stress Damages Your Skin Introduction We often think aging is caused by genetics, sun exposure, or lifestyle. But there’s a hidden factor that speeds up the process even faster: your emotions . Stress, anxiety, frustration, emotional burnout—your skin feels all of it. When your mind is overwhelmed, your skin becomes the first place to show the damage. Mindfulness reduces cortisol levels and helps slow emotional aging, keeping your skin calm and radiant What Is Emotional Aging? Emotional aging is the visible impact of chronic stress on your skin. Unlike natural aging—which happens gradually—emotional aging feels sudden: New wrinkles appear out of nowhere Skin tone becomes uneven Breakouts increase Face looks tired even after resting This happens because emotional stress triggers a biological response that accelerates the breakdown of your skin’s structure. How Stress Damages Your Skin High cortisol breaks down collagen an...

Alice in Wonderland Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Brain Health

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 Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS): When Reality Distorts Objects appear larger or smaller than reality in AIWS Do you know that a real neurological condition can make the world feel like a fantasy ? It’s called Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS) — where everyday life feels like a scene from a dream . Small becomes big. Big becomes small. Time bends. Reality twists. What Is Alice in Wonderland Syndrome? Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS) causes a  distorted perception of: Vision Body image Time Space Just like Alice when she shrinks or grows — but this time, it’s real . Often linked with migraines , the brain temporarily misinterprets signals from the environment. This condition affects children and adults , anywhere in the world. Many people experience it without knowing what it is. What Causes AIWS? AIWS is often triggered by migraines and sensory changes in the brain Leading neurological experts believe triggers include: Migraines (...