Research has firmly established that stress weakens the immune system. When you are under stress your body produces adrenaline, cortisol and other stress hormones that can impair its ability to fight off disease. You owe it to yourself to find ways to reduce stress in your life for your own mental, emotional, and physical health.” THE… Continue reading Stress: Understand Root Causes for a Calmer, Healthier Life
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Stop Being A Superwoman!
Are you one of them? You know – the ones who have 100 things to do and get them all done. We work hard and are totally dedicated to fulfilling our marriage, parenting, career and friendship goals. We’re superwomen. But there’s a problem. On the upside it feels amazing to be successful and needed on… Continue reading Stop Being A Superwoman!
A Closer Look at the Environmental Triggers of Autoimmune Disease
The world of autoimmune disease is broad and complex, with many mysteries still lurking. With over 100 types of autoimmune diseases identified, including lupus, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis, medical researchers are constantly seeking to gain a better understanding of how, when and why these conditions are triggered. While many diseases in general are associated… Continue reading A Closer Look at the Environmental Triggers of Autoimmune Disease
Worms Subjected to Stress Show Permanent Negative Effects
Worms whose sexual maturation was deliberately short-circuited by lack of food showed lasting effects, with the worms acting like juveniles even after they were adults, according to a new study. “We found that environmental stress [such as lack of food] can permanently and profoundly impact the connectivity of a developing nervous system,” said Oliver Hobert,… Continue reading Worms Subjected to Stress Show Permanent Negative Effects
Why Stress Is a Beauty Buster
Stress. We all have it but some of us deal with it better than others. If you look at any recent United States President from their first day in office until their last, you will see that all aged appreciably in only four years. Why? Because carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders… Continue reading Why Stress Is a Beauty Buster
Expecting A Stressful Day May Temporarily Lower Cognitive Abilities
Focusing on how stressful your day will be may hurt your mindset for the whole day, according to new research. Investigators from Penn State found that when study participants woke up feeling like the day ahead would be stressful, their working memory, which helps people learn and retain information even when they’re distracted, was lower… Continue reading Expecting A Stressful Day May Temporarily Lower Cognitive Abilities
Is Emotional Eating Contributing to Your Prediabetes?
If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes or have been told that you’re at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes, you already know you’ve got to change your eating habits. But overhauling your diet is anything but easy—especially when you’re feeling hurt, sad, mad, lonely, or aggravated. If you turn to food when you’re stressed… Continue reading Is Emotional Eating Contributing to Your Prediabetes?
Fake Beliefs about Cancer Are Common
Although risk factors for cancer are widely known, mistaken beliefs about the causes of cancer are common, according to Cancer Research UK. The erroneous information is often spread through the Internet and social media. The finding was published in the European Journal of Cancer. Researchers at University College London (UCL) and the University of Leeds… Continue reading Fake Beliefs about Cancer Are Common
Stress Hormones Spike as The Temperature Rises
Summer, not winter, is when people are likely to have higher levels of circulating stress hormones, according to a new study. According to a news release from the American Physiological Society (APS), the non-intuitive findings contradict traditional concepts of the taxing physical toll of winter and the relaxed ease of summer. The findings were presented… Continue reading Stress Hormones Spike as The Temperature Rises
3 Ways Stress Takes a Toll on Your Body
Did the latest challenge at work bring on a tightening in your stomach? Does constant worry about a loved one’s health make you physically ill yourself? Everyone at some point feels the effects of stress. Not everyone deals with stress in the best way, though. Often stressed-out people seek relief through alcohol, tobacco or drugs,… Continue reading 3 Ways Stress Takes a Toll on Your Body
The Four Biggest Meditation Myths
In the midst of our busy lives, daily meditation can be a powerful tool, by helping relax body and mind, while ultimately making your day more focused and productive. But there are many misapprehensions surrounding meditation: Often people don’t know how to approach it, feel too intimidated to try it or believe they couldn’t possibly… Continue reading The Four Biggest Meditation Myths
Cellular “Powerhouses” May Explain Health Effects of Stress
How does psychological stress translate into physical health effects? A key piece of the puzzle may be found in specialized cellular structures known as mitochondria, according to a pair of articles in the January issue of Psychosomatic Medicine: Journal of Biobehavioral Medicine, the journal of the American Psychosomatic Society. The articles present an update on… Continue reading Cellular “Powerhouses” May Explain Health Effects of Stress
Here’s How Stress May Be Making You Sick
A Michigan State University researcher is providing new insight into how certain types of stress interact with immune cells and can regulate how these cells respond to allergens, ultimately causing physical symptoms and disease. The federally funded study, published in January 2018 in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology, showed how a stress receptor, known as… Continue reading Here’s How Stress May Be Making You Sick
4 Ways Parents, Teachers and Students Can Reduce Standardized-Test Stress
Standardized testing has drawn its share of criticism from teachers, students and parents. One of the most common complaints is the stress that all three groups feel – from preparation through performance. From a young age, students take these timed tests that measure academic competency and, ultimately, whether they’re college material. Countless articles on standardized… Continue reading 4 Ways Parents, Teachers and Students Can Reduce Standardized-Test Stress
Sleep Gets Better in Retirement
Retirement is proving restful. A new study has found that retirees sleep an average of about 20 minutes longer per night than they did before retirement. And the quality of their sleep also improves. Researchers at the University of Turku, Finland, in collaboration with the Finnish Institution of Occupational Health, University of Helsinki, and University… Continue reading Sleep Gets Better in Retirement
3 Tips to Avoid the ER Due to Common Mistakes at The Gym
As 2017 comes to a close, it’s only natural that we’re starting to think about getting fitter, healthier, more mindful, etc. in the New Year. But while many of us are quick to double down on our workouts in an effort to burn off all those holiday calories, what we often fail to consider is… Continue reading 3 Tips to Avoid the ER Due to Common Mistakes at The Gym
How You Can Benefit Emotionally from Exercise
Research has shown that the benefits of exercise go beyond just physical wellbeing. Exercise helps support emotional and mental health. So next time you’re feeling down, anxious, or stressed, try to get up and start moving! Physical activity can help: Reduce feelings of depression and stress, while improving your mood and overall emotional well-being. Increase… Continue reading How You Can Benefit Emotionally from Exercise
8 Tips to Destress Throughout the Week
Stress is an all too familiar topic of modern American life. No matter who you are, what you do or where you live, the fact is you’re going to experience stress. Although we know about the negative mental and physical health side effects of stress, many of us still push ourselves to the max. Our… Continue reading 8 Tips to Destress Throughout the Week