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The Concordian sat down with an expert to learn about the benefits of exercise for mental health.
When stress hits, it's tempting to reach for comforting foods like chips, cookies or a bowl of ice cream. But that quick fix often leaves you feeling worse an hour later. The good news? The right foods to release stress can steady your nervous system, lift your mood and help you feel more like yourself
In too many workplaces the world over, people are expected to find ways to cope with stress while being powerless to change the circumstances or influences causing it.
Intimate partner violence poses numerous barriers to victims who want to leave abusive partners.
If your child is experiencing school stress, work with them on prioritizing tasks, setting boundaries and building a mindfulness practice.
Cortisol strengthens emotional memories by reshaping how brain networks for emotion and memory work together.
-urges greater attention to stress, social media, daily pressures during Suicide Prevention Month
While heavy workloads can certainly contribute to burnout, newer research suggests this isn’t the whole story
We’ve rounded up some tried-and-true tips from trusted resources on how to support your child’s transition into the new school year and how to keep an eye on stress levels.
Engaging in positive shared experiences serves as a protective barrier for the cardiovascular system. Joy and contentment trigger the release of brain chemicals that actively diminish inflammation. The connections we foster enhance our health, significantly increasing immunity and longevity. Studies indicate that experiencing shared happiness leads to lower production of the stress hormone cortisol. By valuing daily interactions, we can better support heart health and resilience in aging individuals.
Managers can ease the transition with clear priorities, predictable communication and small accommodations that help employees adjust while building trust
iSmash in Woodland Park will also offer splatter paint, axe throwing, sports simulators and interactive “floor frenzy” games.
Why the WHO’s stress warning signs matter for consumers and formulators
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Modern Health reports that a majority of employees say they've sought therapy for ordinary workplace frustrations. Here's why the org says a "one-size-fits-all" clinical approach to stress is hurting employees and employers.
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions. Learn what you can do to help manage feelings of anxiety when they show up.
Over time, frequent stress over minor frustrations can take a toll on your mind and body. Techniques like breath work and challenging negative thoughts can help you stop.
Indoors, outdoors, heart-pounding or soothing - research reveals the top past times to better your mental health
Blowing off steam may do more harm than good.
(4 out of 5 stars) The acrimonious split between brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher of the legendary Britpop band Oasis is one of the most famous rifts in rock and roll history. Of course, part of the reason for that was the generous serving of public insults that each party unleashed on the other, usually via a ravenous press that […]
Are you experiencing stress or burnout? Learn how to recognize the signs, stop over-functioning, and sustain your energy with 4 practical leadership steps.
Embracing a structured routine is vital for maintaining control amid life's chaos. When we lack a daily framework, feelings of isolation and unpredictability can become burdensome, often leading to heightened anxiety. Establishing consistent habits not only protects our mental well-being from stress but also enhances our focus. By integrating a simple routine, we can regain equilibrium and build essential resilience in our lives.
Stress rarely announces itself. It doesn't send a memo before it arrives. Instead, it shows up quietly, in a tight jaw, a stomach that won't settle, a headache that keeps circling back. By the time most people name it stress, their body has usually been flagging it for weeks
A new study led by Prof. DU Yi from the Institute of Psychology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences suggests the answer may lie in how music unfolds over time. Instead of merely distracting us from a stressful experience, music appears to engage the brain's stress-regulation system through changes in musical tension—the changing sense of anticipation and release that arises from the way music as a whole unfolds over time.
Stress and inadequate sleep can play a significant role in a person’s ability to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, a physician said, as a growing range of products and medications are being promoted for weight management.
In mice, an area of the cortex reorganizes itself during deep sleep to strengthen resilience to stressful situations.
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