Mindfulness
Since Mindfulness is something that you can start at any time, it is just a matter of finding time or making sure that you consciously think about incorporating it into your daily routine. You have to remember that you are walking around with so many thoughts swirling around in your head at any given moment […]
Will a good night’s sleep help my heart?
Research suggests that quality rest is crucial. It is estimated that over 50 million Americans report difficulty sleeping. With our busy American lifestyle, where we are overcommitted in both our work schedules and personal lives, it may seem that sleep is indeed a luxury. But a good night’s sleep is increasingly recognized as an important […]
Six steps to cognitive health
Stay sharp with these six tips So how do you keep your brain healthy, stay cognitively fit, and build your cognitive reserve? It’s easier for some people than for others. And though genetics set the stage for your brain health, you can do something to improve your brain health and cognitive fitness. First it is […]
Sleep to solve a problem
Can Zzz’s really help? “Sleep on it. Things will look better in the morning.” This advice, often given by a parent, is said with love and good intentions, but it still makes us roll our eyes, because we just want to go to sleep — not think, not assess options. We certainly don’t want to […]
Stress eating: Five strategies to slow down
Learn how to stop letting your emotions impact how and what you eat. Weight gain has many underlying causes but one of the most common is something we all experience: stress. Whether it’s the mild temporary kind caused by a traffic jam or major and chronic, triggered by a traumatic life event — stress is […]
Ease anxiety and stress
Take a (belly) breather. Quick: think of three things that make you feel anxious or stressed. Most of us have no trouble reeling off answers. And people who suffer from anxiety disorders — such as social anxiety, phobias, or generalized anxiety — may have a variety of triggers that send anxiety soaring. While belly breathing alone can’t […]
Harnessing the upsides of stress
How to use stress to motivate and excite. Changing your mindset doesn’t mean taking a Pollyanna view of the world. The key isn’t to deny stress, but to recognize and acknowledge it — and then to find the upside, because a full-throttle fight-or-flight response is not the only possible reaction to stress (at least when […]
Protect your brain from stress
Stress management may reduce health problems linked to stress, including cognitive changes related to Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. It’s not uncommon to feel disorganized and forgetful when you’re under a lot of stress. But over the long term, stress may actually change your brain in ways that affect your memory. Studies in […]
Six relaxation techniques to reduce stress
Practicing even a few minutes per day can provide a reserve of inner calm We all face stressful situations throughout our lives, ranging from minor annoyances like traffic jams to more serious worries, such as a loved one’s grave illness. No matter what the cause, stress floods your body with hormones. Your heart pounds, your […]
10 foods that may impact your risk of dying from heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes
Must-have nutrients for better health Could just 10 foods substantially impact your risk of dying from a cardiometabolic disease (CMD) like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, or stroke? Maybe. A study published in JAMA provides some insight into the degree to which 10 specific foods and nutrients affect the risk of dying from CMD. The study found that in […]
