In our lives, stress is a universal human experience that almost everyone deals with from time to time. Recent study findings suggest that not only do some people report not feeling stressed at all but also that there can be disadvantages to not gaining weight.
The researchers found that people who reported no weights were more likely to experience better daily well-being and fewer breast health ailments. However, they were also more likely to have lower mental function.
David M Almeida, professor of human development and family studies at Penn State, said the study suggests that small, daily weights can be beneficial to the brain, despite being inconvenient.
“Getting weights can create opportunities for you to solve a problem, for example, repairing your suddenly broken computer before an Zoom meeting may be important, Almeida said, “So experiencing these pressures may not be enjoyable but they may lead you to solve a problem, and this can be great for mental activity, especially as we get older. “
According to the researchers, a large number of previous studies have linked stress to an increased risk for many negative outcomes, such as chronic illness or worsening emotional well-being. But Almeida said that while it may make sense to believe that a healthier person will gain less weight, he said that little research has examined that view.
“It’s always assumed that weight is bad,” Almeida said. “I took a step back and thought, what about the people who report never being stressed? My previous work has focused on people who are overweight versus lower levels. , but I would never question what it ‘s like if there’s no pressure on people. Are they the healthiest of all? “
The researchers used data from 2,711 participants for the study. Before the study began, participants underwent a brief cognition test. Participants were then interviewed each night for eight consecutive nights and answered questions about their feelings, their potential illness, their physical symptoms – such as a headache. , cough, or sore throat – and what they did during that day.
Participants also reported the number of stressors – such as disagreement with friends and family or difficulty at work – and the number of positive experiences, such as sharing a smile with someone at home or at the work, which they had experienced in the previous 24 hours. .
After analyzing the data, the researchers found that approximately 10 percent of participants appeared to have benefits for those who did not report any weights during the study. These participants were less likely to experience breast health ailments and experience better emotions during the day.
However, those who did not report lower weight weights performed the cognition test, with the difference being more than eight years old. In addition, they were less likely to report giving or receiving emotional support, as well as being less likely to experience positive things happening during the day. .
“I think there is a perception that these polar enemies are negative and positive events, but in reality they are related,” Almeida said. “But in reality, I think getting small daily pressures like arguing with someone or getting down on your computer or maybe being locked into traffic, I think they could be a sign for someone who has a busy life and perhaps full of life. With a little weight. just a sign that you are involved in life. “
Almeida said the findings – recently published in the journal Emotion – suggest that avoiding stress may not be as important as it is to change how you deal with stress.
“It’s the pressures of events that create challenges in our lives,” Almeida said. “And I think gaining weight is a part of life. There could be benefits to that. I think the important thing is how people deal with it. weights. ”
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