Sugar, or glucose, is a major source of energy for the body, but consuming too much or too often can have negative health effects. Sugar begins entering your bloodstream within minutes of eating and typically clears from your system within two to three hours, although the exact timing varies individually and depends on several factors.
Caffeine, found in coffee, energy drinks, colas, chocolate, and tea, can temporarily raise your blood pressure, even if you don’t have pre-existing high blood pressure. The increase is due to caffeine’s effect on the brain, which triggers a chain of events that causes blood vessels to narrow and systolic and diastolic pressure to rise for up
High cholesterol refers to an elevated level of a fat called low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in the bloodstream. Over many years, high levels of LDL increase the chances of developing diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels, particularly heart attack and stroke. Jump to Key Takeaways. 1. Coronary Artery Disease Coronary artery disease (CAD) is characterized
Crashing out is a slang term used to negatively describe emotional overload or emotional dysregulation that presents as sudden, angry, frustrated, or distressing emotional outbursts or behaviors. These outbursts are typically followed by poor decision-making or choices that result in negative consequences in a person’s life. Jump to Key Takeaways. What Are the Signs You
