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Why does my stomach hurt so bad when I'm stressed?
It started quietly. No panic attacks, no breakdowns. Just this weird feeling sitting in my stomach. I told myself I wasn’t stressed. I was fine. Focused. Motivated. But my body knew better. They say the gut is the “second brain,” connected to your emotions through the vagus nerve, a literal highway of signals between your stomach and your mind. When your brain senses uncertainty or pressure, your gut doesn’t wait for permission to panic. It reacts. It tightens. It tries to p
olivia leite
Nov 132 min read
Pilates For Your Brain🧘♀️
Recently, my dad published an article in Jornal Propmark called “Pilates in the office without practicing Pilates?” And it’s not about...
olivia leite
Sep 172 min read


Tiktok Brain: How social media ruined your attention span
You open Netflix. Scroll. Click. Play….10 minutes in and you find yourself already on your phone. You used to sit through Harry Potter...
olivia leite
Jun 242 min read


POV: Your Brain Thinks Missing One Hangout Means You’re Dead For Society
Ever get that gut wrenching feeling scrolling through your phone debating whether to go to that party, like if you don’t go, you’re going...
olivia leite
Jun 122 min read


The hidden link between depression and the immune system— And what Covid-19 taught us
When we think of depression, we usually imagine feeling sad, tired, or hopeless. And when we think of the immune system, we think of...
olivia leite
May 192 min read


Decoding Dreams: Unlocking the Mysteries of Our Nightly Whims
Dreams have fascinated humans for centuries, serving as a source of mystery and intrigue. But what exactly are dreams, and what do they...
olivia leite
May 175 min read


Neuroscience Basics: A Beginner's Guide
Neuroscience is a fascinating field that explores the complexities of the brain and nervous system. It helps us understand how we think,...
olivia leite
May 136 min read
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