Month: June 2026

Not just in your head: Here's how stress causes eczema flare-ups  If your eczema gets worse when you’re stressed, you’re not imagining it. A new study explains what likely happens in the body. Research suggests that chronic stress can trigger eczema flare-ups, a common skin condition characterized by severe itching. The mechanisms by which stress causes eczema flare-ups have remained unknown, but now a study by Fudan University in Shanghai, […]

“Come on, little fella – we should get going now.” But my son was not listening. The sand in the playground was just right, so he kept digging with his new toy excavator. As I drifted back to my list of to-dos, however, the laughter was suddenly replaced by sobs. My son was not hurt, just very upset. When I looked at my phone, I saw it was well past […]