Whether you’re taking a leisurely stroll through your neighborhood or a power-walk in the park, experts from the American Heart Association (AHA) say that taking part in physical activity, no matter what your speed, is one of the best ways to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke and boost your mood. Improved technology… Continue reading Walking and Stroke Risk
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6 Healthy Habits to Make Men Fit for Life
Many men fool themselves into thinking they can wait to focus on their health until sometime in the future when they’re less busy; however, the habits we develop and maintain end up shaping us through the 20s and 30s. That’s according to Dr. Martin Miner, Regional Medical Director of Vault Health, a men’s telehealth company.… Continue reading 6 Healthy Habits to Make Men Fit for Life
Stop the COVID Stress Spiral
Now that the pandemic has raged on for nearly a year, people’s stress levels are through the roof. Teachers, healthcare employees, and other frontline workers, along with parents, kids, and all other citizens, are feeling the impact. It’s gotten so bad that even veteran media professionals are struggling to keep a stiff upper lip (take,… Continue reading Stop the COVID Stress Spiral
Tips for Parents at Home with Kids during the Pandemic
Editor’s note: Many families are suddenly faced with how to keep kids occupied at home in response to the coronavirus pandemic, and that dilemma continues as schools decide whether children will be going to school on-line, in person or both. Here, tips on how to make the at-home time more beneficial for children and parents.… Continue reading Tips for Parents at Home with Kids during the Pandemic
4 Tips For Avoiding Hair Loss in Stressful (and Other) Times
People go partially or fully bald for any number of reasons – hormones, genetics and aging, among others – but since National Hair Loss Awareness Month arrives this August in the middle of a pandemic-fueled recession, one factor is taking center stage. Stress. Stress certainly can contribute to hair loss because it can affect hormone… Continue reading 4 Tips For Avoiding Hair Loss in Stressful (and Other) Times
Stuck in the Anxiety and Fear of Coronavirus? 4 Things to Help You Snap Out of It
If you’re feeling anxiety and fear about the coronavirus, you’re not alone. The crisis has shifted our lives and pulled the rug out from under our feet in all sorts of ways. Anxiety and fear are natural reactions to sudden disruption, isolation and the immense uncertainty that all of us are facing now. It’s understandable… Continue reading Stuck in the Anxiety and Fear of Coronavirus? 4 Things to Help You Snap Out of It
Stress and Gray Hair
The belief that acute stress can turn hair gray is a popular one, but until now it hasn’t been scientifically proven. But findings that appeared in the publication Nature indicate that the belief may be more than a myth. The study, which used mice as models, was funded in part by the National Institutes of… Continue reading Stress and Gray Hair
Five Things You Should Know about Stress
Everyone feels stressed from time to time, but what is stress? How does it affect your overall health? And what can you do to manage your stress? Stress is how the brain and body respond to any demand. Any type of challenge—such as performance at work or school, a significant life change, or a traumatic… Continue reading Five Things You Should Know about Stress
Are Your Misaligned Values Causing More Stress?
Do you ever feel like things aren’t right, but you can’t put your finger on it? Often, we play it off as stress or a lack of work-life balance but without looking deeper, you really aren’t fixing the problem. According to a report by the Conference Board, a New York-based nonprofit research group, 53.7% of women are unsatisfied. That’s over half… Continue reading Are Your Misaligned Values Causing More Stress?
How to Win The Migraine Battle
Migraines are a neurological disease that affects about 39 million men, women and children in the United States and close to one billion people worldwide. These headaches and the associated symptoms are considered among the top 10 most disabling illnesses in the world with an unknown cause. Providing relief require a breadth and depth of… Continue reading How to Win The Migraine Battle
10 Ways to End Bad Habits During Times of Stress
Although some degree of stress in our lives is normal and it challenges us to do more to reach our goals, we may develop negative behaviors as a way to cope, such as consuming too much caffeine, overeating, smoking, drinking alcohol to excess, or becoming shopaholics. More than willpower is required to change negative habits. … Continue reading 10 Ways to End Bad Habits During Times of Stress
Stressed? Don’t Beat Yourself Up. Try These Tips Instead:
Are you feeling stressed? Here is a baker’s dozen of ways to dial down your anxieties and worries so you can start enjoying life again! Up your meditation practice: Try 10 minutes twice a day. Or 20 minutes twice a day if you can make time. Look for guided meditations onInsight Timeror the free Balanced Mind with Julie… Continue reading Stressed? Don’t Beat Yourself Up. Try These Tips Instead:
How to Battle Rosacea Flare-Ups
Rosacea is a common skin condition that causes redness to form across the nose and cheeks. According to dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), a number of factors — including sunlight, stress, and many foods and beverages — can play a role in worsening rosacea symptoms. In addition to seeing a dermatologist for… Continue reading How to Battle Rosacea Flare-Ups
How to Move Your Parents Without Stressing Everyone Out
Seeing a loved one’s health or memory begin to decline is beyond heartbreaking – and you’re eager to help them move to a more comfortable living situation – either in your home or nearer to you. Moving your parents closer to you feels like the right step, but with all the factors involved, it’s overwhelming.… Continue reading How to Move Your Parents Without Stressing Everyone Out
7 Ways to Dial Back Stress for a Fresh Start in 2019
Stress is linked to disorders and diseases including anxiety, depression, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. A major cause is unresolved “trapped” emotions such as sadness, anger, and grief from difficult and traumatic experiences. Most of the time we don’t recognize the connection that current experiences have with old traumas. But if you’ve ever found yourself emotionally… Continue reading 7 Ways to Dial Back Stress for a Fresh Start in 2019
The Seven-Step Guide to Beating Holiday Stress
The holiday season brings families together. But when that togetherness stirs up past hurts, stress can replace any good tidings. Unhealthy family dynamics can overwhelm empaths and highly sensitive people who lack the same stress-blocking filters that others have. Empaths are emotional sponges who absorb the stress of others. Though everyone is susceptible to emotional… Continue reading The Seven-Step Guide to Beating Holiday Stress
Marathon Runners and Heart Problems
If you’re just a weekend runner, better think twice about signing up for that grueling race. Researchers say that full marathons (26.2 miles) may significantly raise concentrations of several biomarkers of stress in the heart. The study appeared in Circulation, Journal of the American Heart Association. The strain on the heart muscle is much greater… Continue reading Marathon Runners and Heart Problems
Parkinson’s Patients: The Benefits of Singing
For people suffering from Parkinson’s disease, singing may provide benefits beyond improving respiratory and swallow control. The results, from a pilot study by Iowa State researchers, showed improvements in patients’ mood and motor symptoms, as well as reduced physiological indicators of stress. Elizabeth Stegemöller, an assistant professor of kinesiology, cautioned that the data is preliminary,… Continue reading Parkinson’s Patients: The Benefits of Singing