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Study: Meditation Can Change Body’s Response to Stress June 27, 2018 . No Comments
Many studies show meditation can reduce stress. Yet most studies have relied on subjective measurements of stress, such as self-reports. Little research has quantified how much meditation ... Read More
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Take Time to Slow Down: The Benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation June 22, 2018 . 3 Comments
In my work with people who are facing things like stress, anxiety, or trauma, I often talk about the importance of making time for relaxation and self-care. Relaxation techniques, mindfulness, ... Read More
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Are You Truly ‘Too Busy’ for Therapy? Or Avoiding the Commitment? June 15, 2018 . No Comments
National Mental Health Awareness Month may have passed, but the time is always right to talk about committing to therapy. Most of us are probably aware of the benefits of therapy. Though ... Read More
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Time-Management Hacks to Be More Efficient and Procrastinate Less June 12, 2018 . 2 Comments
Busy work days, seemingly never-ending responsibilities, and overflowing calendars. I commonly hear from professionals who struggle to keep up. Long to-do lists can be exhausting or lead ... Read More
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How Can Yoga Help Us Reduce and Cope with Stress? June 11, 2018 . No Comments
Yogis (people who practice yoga) are generally considered to be laid-back, calm, and stress-free. This is not always the case, of course. But on the whole, yoga supports a healthy lifestyle ... Read More
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‘I Just Can’t Take It Anymore!’ Stopping the Cycle of Overwhelm June 6, 2018 . 9 Comments
One of the hardest things about stress and anxiety is that it often leads to overwhelm. Because of this, it is tempting to implement strategies that manage the discomfort but fail to offer ... Read More
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Minority Stress May Increase Diabetes Risk in Lesbian, Bisexual Women May 16, 2018 . No Comments
Lesbian and bisexual (LB) women are more vulnerable to type 2 diabetes than heterosexual women, says a study in Diabetes Care. LB women also have higher overall stress due to violence and ... Read More
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Could Deleting Facebook Improve Mental Health? April 30, 2018 . No Comments
The Cambridge Analytica scandal is the latest in a series of mounting privacy concerns among Facebook users. Some Facebook critics have called for a #DeleteFacebook campaign. According ... Read More
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Study Finds Link Between Chronic Early Life Stress and PTSD April 25, 2018 . No Comments
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 6.8% of Americans experience posttraumatic stress (PTSD) during their lives. In a 2013 study published in the Journal of Traumatic ... Read More
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Study Explores Which Strains of Cannabis Improve Mental Health April 20, 2018 . No Comments
Marijuana is illegal under federal law. Several states allow cannabis use within their borders. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) says marijuana has no currently accepted ... Read More
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Why Do I Feel This Way? Over-Coupling and the Stress Response April 11, 2018 . 2 Comments
“I don’t know why, but every time I start dating someone new, I lose interest after three or four dates—even if they are really cool.” “This time of year just makes me miserable. ... Read More
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Stress and Emotional Eating: Exploring Our Relationship with Food April 6, 2018 . No Comments
For many of us, stress is a fundamental part of life. Perhaps we tend to overextend ourselves with work, social commitments, and our personal lives. Or maybe we never turn off our many ... Read More