Cortisol reduces empathy

That makes a lot of sense

People who don't take care of themselves can't take care of others.

And your gums. Actually floss. No one wants to but your 60 year old self will thank you.

Wearing braces for the first time at 60, because my teeth decided to start moving around enough to affect eating. And it’s just getting worse from here. I brushed: no cavities ever. I have good health/genes: one root canal is my only tooth issue. But I hated flossing and rarely did, and my dentists pointed out gum health over the decades, so here we are

Stress produces cortisol. Cortisol reduces your empathy.

Thanks, needed that today, really helps.

Like Casandra, knowing the future won’t make you happy or get people to listen to you.

I wish you'd told me this years ago. I still struggle with needing to be proven right. It's exhausting.

Like Casandra, knowing the future won’t make you happy or get people to listen to you.

I'm guessing most people on Lemmy have already experienced this.

Not to belittle your point cause people should actively take care of their teeth but

https://www.dentistrytoday.com/researchers-in-japan-discover-medicine-capable-of-regrowing-third-set-of-teeth-for-humans/