01 May Lessen pain by straightening up
Bothered by a headache, sore joints or other discomfort? You’ll feel better when you stand or sit up straight, reveals a study in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology.
Good posture strikes a double-blow to pain: It boosts confidence, which makes you feel like you’re more in control of what’s causing your problem—a key factor for overcoming discomfort—plus, it may prompt the body to churn out more testosterone—a hormone that makes you less sensitive to pain.
I'm the women's health journalist who pioneered the cycle-syncing and hormone awareness movement in 2005 with my groundbreaking, award-winning book, 28 Days: What Your Cycle Reveals About Your Moods, Health & Potential. I'm also the creator of the popular Hormone Horoscope Apps and Female Forecaster App. I founded Hormonology as a way to continue sharing hormone cycle education around the globe.
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