Many people have experienced their heartbeat speeding up and their hands sweating when they are nervous. This is an example of the impact of psychology on physiology, and both are factors that shape human health. Physiological health refers to the normal operation of body organs and systems, such as the circulatory system, immune function, metabolic processes, etc.; mental health involves the sound state of emotions, thinking, behavior and other psychological aspects. The two influence each other and are intertwined into the overall state of health. In recent years, research has found that psychological “heart disease” and physical “heart disease” are closely related to each other.
How does psychological state affect physical health? For example, when facing stress and emotional instability, the sympathetic nerves will trigger the release of hormones such as “adrenaline” and “cortisol”, which will have a systemic impact on the body, causing the heartbeat to accelerate and blood pressure and blood sugar to rise. Therefore, if the mind is under long-term stress, it may lead to diseases such as high blood pressure, arrhythmia, and even cardiac hypertrophy. Studies have pointed out that persistent low mood can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease by 50%; and patients with depression may suffer from poor sleep quality, lack of exercise, overeating, alcoholism, increased stress hormones and other factors, leading to spikes in blood sugar and blood lipids and chronic Inflammation, etc., which nearly doubles the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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On the other hand, physiological state can also affect mental health. For example, chronic pain or insomnia may cause mood swings, anxiety, and depression. Heart attack or stroke patients may worry that they will never have the opportunity to do what they want to do, or they may feel sad, anxious or depressed due to the loss of their ability to work and the financial problems caused by huge medical expenses. When the disease has a negative impact on the patient’s psychology and he or she has no energy or motivation to follow the doctor’s instructions and engage in rehabilitation exercises, the condition may further worsen.
Let physiology and psychology form a positive cycle of mutual support
In addition to negative effects, there are also positive interactions between the two. For example, moderate exercise is not only beneficial to cardiovascular health, but also stimulates the release of “endorphins”, thereby improving mood state; while balanced nutritional intake not only maintains healthy body operation, it can also support brain function, thereby helping To maintain emotional stability.
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Likewise, efforts to promote mental health, such as receiving psychological counseling, also have a positive impact on physiological state. Many studies have found that stress reduction techniques, meditation exercises, etc., can reduce the levels of stress hormones, help lower blood pressure, and maintain physiological balance. Mindfulness meditation and emotion management training can also help improve your mental state and thus have a positive effect on your physical health.
Therefore, if you want to have an ideal and healthy life, you should actively create a positive cycle of mutual support between physiology and psychology, rather than a destructive relationship that holds each other back. Lifestyles such as exercise, moderate social interaction, a balanced diet, and avoiding excessive stress all help to establish a virtuous cycle and keep physical and mental health in optimal condition.
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2024-03-03 20:25:43
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