ΑΠΟΤΥΠΩΜΑΤΑ signal that activates the production of several hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol. Adrenaline increases the heart beat and causes the blood pressure to go up, in order to get more energy and more efficiently face a threat. Glucose on the other hand increases the amount of sugar in the blood stream, the consumption of sugar from the brain and the availability of natural healing substances. To transition to a fight – or – flight state, the glucose also causes the body to slow down“ non – necessary” functions, like the operation of the immune system, the digestive system and the process of growing up. Constant stress can thus cause cardiovascular problems, like high blood pressure, heart attack or even stroke, digestive problems, immune system weakens, headaches, sleep problems and problems with memory and focus. This hormone response was after all evolutionary designed to be activated when facing physical threats in a real live or die situation.
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ΑΠΟΤΥΠΩΜΑΤΑ signal that activates the production of several hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol. Adrenaline increases the heart beat and causes the blood pressure to go up, in order to get more energy and more efficiently face a threat. Glucose on the other hand increases the amount of sugar in the blood stream, the consumption of sugar from the brain and the availability of natural healing substances. To transition to a fight – or – flight state, the glucose also causes the body to slow down“ non – necessary” functions, like the operation of the immune system, the digestive system and the process of growing up. Constant stress can thus cause cardiovascular problems, like high blood pressure, heart attack or even stroke, digestive problems, immune system weakens, headaches, sleep problems and problems with memory and focus. This hormone response was after all evolutionary designed to be activated when facing physical threats in a real live or die situation.
In conclusion, laughter was emerged evolutionary as a primitive signal for a friendly attitude. Laughing can also substantially increase the health of a person, as it emits endorphins, the fill – good hormones and relieves stress. Continuous stress on the other hand can lead to serious illnesses, like cardiovascular problems, immune system malfunction, digestion disorders, sleep disorder as well as memory and focus problems. It is important to reduce the amount of stress we experience in out everyday life and try to laugh more.
Fun Facts:
We are not the only species that express laughter. Other animals like apes and even rats do laugh! We laugh 30 times more frequently when we are with other people.
Laughter can actually have a positive impact on out health. When we lough, the brain lowers the concentration of stress hormones and release endorphins, which can improve out overall wellbeing.
Stress is actually deadly. It can cause numerous diseases from increased blood pressure, hurt attacks and stroke to digestive problems, immune system weakness and memory and focus problems.
Laughing releases endorphins, the anti – stress hormones that relieve pain and provide the overall filling of wellbeing. Endorphins are actually the hormons that drags try to substitute with more powerful artificial ones. This causes endorphins to not be produced naturally and leads to addiction.
Match the aforementioned hormones and their function:
1) Endorphins a) Increase the heart beat and causes the blood pressure to go up.
2) Adrenaline b) Increases the amount of sugar in the blood stream, the consumption of sugar from the brain and the availability of natural healing substances. Also causes the the body to slow down functions like the operation of the immune system, the digestive system and the process of growing up.
3) Glucose c) Relieve pain, reduce stress and provide a sense of wellbeing.
Answers: 1 → c | 2 → a | 3 → b
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