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The role of communication and the effects on our health

The role of communication and the effects on our health

Belhachemia Mohammed

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The role of communication and the effects on our health

Notes from the video :

1.      Communication and Emotions

  • Astronauts struggle with non-verbal communication in space due to puffiness caused by bodily fluids in zero gravity.
  • Botox may improve mood by reducing depression through paralysis of "frowny" muscles.
  • Cultural gestures differ significantly, e.g.:
    • "Come here" is rude in the Philippines.
    • Thumbs up is offensive in Greece.
    • Peace sign flipped in the UK is insulting.

2.      Universal Emotions

  • Psychologist Paul Ekman suggests facial expressions for emotions like happiness, sadness, anger, etc., are culturally universal.
  • Facial feedback hypothesis: Expressions influence emotions (e.g., smiling improves mood).

3.      Basic and Complex Emotions

  • Carol Isard's 10 basic emotions:
    Joy, surprise, sadness, anger, disgust, contempt, shame, fear, guilt, and interest/excitement.
  • Newer additions include pride and love.
  • Two-dimensional model: Emotions classified by valence (positive/negative) and arousal (excited/calm).

4.      Health and Emotions

  • Positive outlook leads to longer, healthier lives.
  • Chronic stress and negative emotions harm physical health:
    • Impact cardiovascular health by increasing cholesterol and heart rate.
    • Suppress digestion and liver function, causing fat buildup.
  • Optimism promotes better overall health and longevity.

5.      Stress and Its Effects

  • Defined as a reaction to perceived challenges or threats (stressors).
  • Stress categories:
    1. Catastrophes (e.g., war, natural disasters).
    2. Significant life changes (e.g., moving, job changes).
    3. Daily hassles (e.g., traffic, arguments).
  • Short-term stress: Can boost focus and immune response.
  • Chronic stress: Damages systems like digestion, heart, and mental health.

6.      Psychological and Biological Connection

  • Brain-gut link: Stress can cause digestive issues via the nervous system.
  • Stress hormones (adrenaline, cortisol) support immediate action but harm when overused.
  • Link between stress, pessimism, and inflammation further impacts health negatively.

7.      Coping and Resilience

  • Emotions like anger or joy can be short-lived, and humans adapt better than expected to challenges.
  • Understanding emotions helps harness them for better health and communication.