Persistent high levels of stress can actually change the structure of the brain. This leads to an increase in white matter at the expense of gray matter, which is involved in muscle control, decision making, self-control, emotional regulation, and more. Chronic stress can also make people vulnerable to a variety of ailments, from nausea and […]
The election comes a month after the 20th Congress of the Communist Party of China, where President Xi Jinping secured an unprecedented third term in office – a point Tsai has made repeatedly on the campaign trail. Although the result of Taiwan’s election will be an important measure of popular support for both parties, it […]