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09/24/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

The many ways stress makes you sick

In this fast-paced world we live in, it is normal to feel overwhelmed by the many things that are happening all at once. Worrying too much about the things that are going on causes stress, which can lead to the manifestation of different health issues. Stress isn’t necessarily a bad thing since it is essential in creating […]

09/18/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Mental reprieve: Women who text their partners during office hours reduce their stress, according to research

We know that close relationships – like those between married couples – are good for you. You have someone to share your hopes and dreams. You can unburden your problems to someone you trust, someone who will help you get over the hump. New evidence shows that this positive effect extends to the work place. A California […]

09/10/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Stress found to affect the brain’s speech center: Language patterns reveal a biological response to stress

The words you use may tell how stressed you are. A new study has found that language patterns show a biological response to stress. The study, headed by a team of researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles, University of Arizona, Tucson, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, aimed to determine whether stress biology is triggered […]

09/03/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Reduce anxiety FAST by knowing how to breathe properly

Did you know that a breathing technique can help reduce anxiety? According to Dr. Danny Penman’s article on PsychologyToday.com, mindfulness “has been clinically proven to beat depression and enhance happiness, clarity of thought, and even decision-making and creativity.” Penman added that breathing, which is the cornerstone of mindfulness, can help ease your anxiety and stress. Breathing […]

08/23/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

This simple exercise calms you down and eliminates stress in 3 minutes or less

There will be times, such as when you are stuck in heavy traffic, when stress will take a toll on you, making you feel agitated and anxious. During these times, you need an immediate and effective method to cool off. This simple three-minute breathing exercise can help you calm down and get rid of stress, preventing […]

08/16/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Self-induced “positive” stress can be a good thing – tech execs in Silicon Valley say it improves their performance

While most people try to reduce the stress they feel each day, tech executives in Silicon Valley are trying to get themselves more worked up. These researchers are self-inducing “positive” stress because they believe it improves their work performance, according to a report by CNBC. Positive stress practitioners, who are mainly tech workers, practice a routine […]

08/13/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Adventure and adaptability: Increase resilience in office workers with adventurous mental and physical training, recommend researchers

A common mistake many managers make today is being too focused on hiring new people rather than concerning themselves in keeping the employees they already have. The error is understandable, as the constant need to push numbers and meet targets is always on their minds. Yet the consequence of such benevolent neglect is that many […]

08/07/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Natural ways to boost BDNF levels, a protein that encourages the growth of new brain cells

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) encourages the growth of new brain cells while also helping to preserve existing cells. There are many natural ways to raise the levels of this important protein, an article in Be Brain Fit stated. First, avoid factors that lower BDNF levels. Some of these, such as brain-related mental conditions, stress, or age, are […]

08/05/2018 / By Russel Davis

Stress slows your reaction to danger, new study finds, increasing vulnerability

Suffering stressful events may compromise the body’s perception of new threats or danger, a study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has revealed. The study carried out by a team of researchers at the New York University challenges a long-held notion that stress keeps the body on high alert. The researchers have noted that while predicting potential […]

08/01/2018 / By Janine Acero

Brain fog is caused by lifestyle: Doctor reveals how diet, stress levels and sleep affect hormones, performance and immunity

A celebrity physician has told Daily Mail online that diet, stress levels, and lack of proper sleep affect hormones, immunity, and mental performance, causing a “brain fog” that makes us forgetful and lose our focus. New York osteopathic physician Christopher Calapai, said that any person at any age can develop brain fog with poor diet, vitamin […]

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