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  Menopause starts at the time when women's menstrual cycles end. Menopause is not a health condition, disease, or disorder. The menstrual period for women roughly begins from the age of 12 and ends in their 40s or 50s. Menopause happens when a woman has had no menstrual period for over 12 months. The average age for menopause to begin will be 52 . It occurs in every woman's lifetime, a natural biological process. Some women may develop menopause during certain surgeries.   Causes for menopause Women are naturally born with eggs in their ovaries. Their ovaries make the hormones like estrogen and progesterone that directly controls their menstruation and the eggs' ovulations. When the functioning of the eggs stops, women undergo menopause. Women have around 400,000 eggs by their first menstruation and about 10,000 eggs during their menopause begin. Most eggs die off by a natural process called atresia.   Follicle-stimulating hormone, a.k.a FSH, is a substance respo

  Stress can differ; some stress you face can damage your well-being, and some can benefit your well-being. Eustress is one type of beneficial stress, which is directly opposite to distress. It can help physically and psychologically, but eustress tends to be short-term—people who perceive eustress as manageable, motivating, and even exciting. Eustress physically often resembles distress in multiple ways, like you might feel nervous, your heart might pound, or your thoughts may race. The differences between the form of physical sensations are perceived. During distress, you might feel overwhelmed and uncomfortable; but during eustress, you might feel a sense of anticipation or excitement. The eustress is beneficial and necessary for overall well-being; it contributes to positive stress to feel optimistic about life.   Eustress impact Eustress can have numerous positive impacts in life, like: ·    It helps you to concentrate and focus ·    It encourages you to face new challenge

  Experiencing a lack of motivation and energy at work is shared among corporate employees. Every employee has their typical "off days" since motivation is something most people lack at. Motivation and energy are crucial to excelling in the workplace, but there is always the "how to?" question.   We believe motivation comes from within and is vital to start your day with some good energy. But not every day will be the same, whether at home or work. Knowing the insights to make the most out of things is the best way to improve yourself. The following are the five ways to increase motivation at work;   Practice self-care Self-love is all about self-care, which paves the way to prioritize yourself. Self-care is a positive booster dose of daily self-esteem and inspiration that helps you develop mental and physical health. Try practicing, taking a morning walk, reading books, writing journals, cleaning your space, or listening to good music. Give yourself some