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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 […]

07/27/2018 / By Russel Davis

New research finds a link between stress hormones and epilepsy

A study published online in the journal Stress has unveiled a connection between stress and the onset of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES), a condition characterized by spasms similar to epileptic seizures. According to scientists, PNES resemble epileptic seizures with symptoms including tossing of the head that can last for about a few minutes. Health experts note that […]

05/29/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Expert teaches the proper way of breathing to relieve stress and anxiety

If you’re having a stressful day, take a break and do some breathing exercises so you can calm down and stay focused. It may sound strange, but not everyone knows how to breathe properly. Andy Kidd, a wellness expert and leader of the Breathe and Relax program at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat in Australia, said that slow […]

05/26/2018 / By Janine Acero

A primer on how to use essential oils to alleviate stress and anxiety

Stress is a part of everyone’s life that is simply unavoidable. Many things can cause stress, most notably work and school. It can manifest in all sorts of ways, such as sleep problems, digestive distress, and reproductive issues. Anxiety is a debilitating form of stress. It causes repeated and prolonged worrying over a lot of things […]

04/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Tips and habits for banishing anxiety for life

School or work can sometimes be stressful, and with looming deadlines, you can easily feel overwhelmed. If you’re having a hard time getting through each day because of your anxiety, consider some calming exercises. Weird tips that just might work Taking a “weird” break can help you escape a stifling routine so you can have […]

12/27/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Adults enjoy coloring too: The mental health benefits from the exercise are similar to those of mindfulness

Children are not the only ones who enjoy coloring books. A study finds that adult coloring books provide mental health benefits, such as decreasing symptoms of depression and anxiety. A team of researchers from the University of Otago in New Zealand examined whether adult coloring books can improve mental health. For the study, they analyzed […]

12/25/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Meditation is the path to patience: Research shows mindfulness is effective at controlling worry

People who need to wait for results deal with their worry in different ways. They either distract themselves or try to stay positive; some even brace for the worst — and for good reason: According to research, the wait for potentially bad news is often as hard as actually receiving it. Kate Sweeny, University of California […]

09/07/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Beeswax found to reduce stress and improve sleep thanks to this remarkable molecule

Octacosanol – which can be found in beeswax, wheat germ oil, rice bran, sugar cane, and other varieties of plants – has been discovered to lessen the effects of stress and encourage a long and restful sleep, scientists said. According to a study published in Scientific Reports, which was conducted by a team from the International […]

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