Stress is a sneaky enemy with powerful consequences. It can damage your DNA by shortening your telomeres, accelerating the aging process and increasing your risk of diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Not exactly what you want from your…
Stress: it’s something that is unavoidable in daily life, with countless articles and books written on how to manage it. However, while long-term stress can be damaging, short-term stress is an essential part of life. Every successful man in history,…
Happy couples may appear to have it all figured out, but the truth is, maintaining a healthy relationship takes continuous effort, open communication, and mutual respect. Whether you’ve been together for a few months or a few decades, nurturing your…
Can’t seem to kick that junk food habit or always find yourself binge-watching TV? The secret to overcoming these addictive behaviors requires little to no willpower and gets to the root of the problem: stress. Unhealthy habits like these typically…
We’ve all been there: lying in bed, exhausted, but wide-awake because our minds are racing. Our thoughts jump from one topic to another like a crazed monkey (hence the Buddhist term “monkey mind”), making it impossible to fall asleep, which…
The winter months can often bring about a creeping feeling of depression, and you might find yourself struggling more due to the lack of sunlight, shorter days, and colder temperatures. If you are one of the 3 percent of Americans…
When it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle, most people primarily focus on diet and exercise. However, did you know that maintaining psychological well-being and staying socially active can greatly improve your overall health? Psychological and social wellness are important…
Stress seems to be an unavoidable aspect of modern life. You may be feeling overwhelmed from an argument with a loved one, pressure from your boss to finish a project, or dealing with difficult situations at home. The tension in…
During the holiday season, stress and anxiety often come along with the festivities. Parties, shopping, cleaning, baking, and entertaining can all contribute to feeling overwhelmed. Reducing stress is essential for maintaining your overall health, as it can improve your mood,…
The mind is a powerful tool when it comes to health and to improve one’s well-being. Neurolinguistic programming (NLP) teaches us that we can create positive change by re-association, using a technique called anchoring. Although it might sound complicated, it’s…
Yoga is a practice that is both mentally and physically rewarding. Among the various poses, or asanas, available in yoga, the Kurmasana, also known as the tortoise or turtle pose, offers numerous benefits including a great stretch for the spine,…
Worry and episodic anxiety are a normal part of life, but when they become chronic, they can decrease the quality of life and make daily tasks difficult. Recent research has found an easy way to reduce anxiety simply by “cooling”…