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Don’t let March Madness sink your health goals

March 15, 2020

March Madness can leave little room for healthy food, sleep and exercise. But with a few tips, you can enjoy the tournament without having to...

tags: healthy march madness snacks , march madness , march madness stress

Practice mindfulness to reduce holiday stress

December 16, 2019

The holidays are supposed to be enjoyable, but often stress gets in the way. Practicing mindfulness can help. Here's how.

tags: holiday stress , meditating , meditation , mindfulness , reducing holiday stress

The WHO recognizes burn-out as a medical condition

August 22, 2019

The World Health Organization added burn-out, or chronic workplace stress, to the list of diseases and health problems affecting the global community...

tags: burn-out , how to avoid burn-out , signs of burn-out , workplace stress

How to Meditate

April 10, 2019

Discover easy ways to start meditating. Take five minutes out of your busy day to meditate and reset from feeling stressed to a sense of peace...

tags: deep breathing , health and wellness , meditation , mindfulness , stress relief

7 Worst Things for a Woman's Heart

February 18, 2019

Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States — killing one woman every 76 seconds — yet only one out of five American...

tags: anxiety , cardiac health , cardiology , dieting , heart attack , heart disease , heart failure , heart health , obesity , post-menopause , stress

5 Ways to Prevent Stress Buildup

January 21, 2019

There's no avoiding the stress of everyday life. Adding these 5 simple actions to your regular routine can help you avoid that "bogged down by...

tags: exercise , general wellness , health food , lifestyle , relaxation , responsibilities , sleep , stress

All is calm: Stress busters for holiday hassles

December 19, 2018

We tackled the three biggest challenges – shopping, parties, and traditions – and rounded up Zen-inducing tips for those moments when stress ...

tags: anxiety , depression , holiday stress , stress

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