Work-Related Stress Linked to Increased Risk of Future Sick Leave in Middle-Aged Women
University of Gothenburg via News-Medical – Middle-aged women who experience work-related stress have a significantly increased risk of future sick leave, a University of Gothenburg study shows. Lack of influence and…
Loneliness: Greater Negative Impact on Memory Than Social Isolation?
University of Waterloo via News-Medical – About a third of Canadians feel lonely, and a study from the University of Waterloo shows it has a greater negative impact on memory than…
Study Shows How Liver Damage from Stress & Aging Might Be Reversible
Duke Health – DURHAM, N.C. – While the liver is one of the body’s most resilient organs, it is still vulnerable to the ravages of stress and aging, leading to…
Less Stress & Better Health for Dads (Without Adding Work!)
Dr. Don Colbert – For many people, supplements are a necessary addition to a healthy diet. This Father’s Day, you are likely thinking of your dad. Your love for him.…
How Bird Songs Can Help Reduce Anxiety
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #516) and blog, I talk about one helpful way to improve your mental wellbeing: listening to bird songs! Bird songs have been known…
The Most Important Thanksgiving Recipe
Dr. Don Colbert – What is your most important Thanksgiving recipe? Your amazing turkey recipe? Your favorite mashed potatoes? The family’s secret-ingredient pumpkin pie? How about a grateful heart? A content…
How to Listen to & Learn from Your Mental & Physical Warning Signals
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #418) and blog, I talk about our mental and physical warning signals, what they are, and why we need to listen to them.…
Study: Premenstrual Mood Symptoms Represent a Key Public Health Issue Globally
University of Virginia Health System via News-Medical – Premenstrual mood swings and anxiety are so common – experienced by more than 64% of women – that they represent a “key public…
Dark Chocolate for Stress Starts in the Brain, New Study Shows
Christine Ruggeri, CHHC via Dr. Axe – We often talk about the many health benefits of dark chocolate, perhaps because it’s so darn tasty. Its impressive antioxidant profile and impact on cardiovascular…
How to Become a Responder Not a Reactor + How Arguments Affect Your DNA & How to Use Mind Management to Resolve an Argument
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Think of the last time you had an argument and how it made you feel, both physically and mentally. Pretty bad, right? Well, it is not all…
6 Strategies to Deescalate Intense Emotions In the Moment
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Stress is a normal part of life. We cannot escape it, but we can learn to manage and live with it. In this podcast (episode #407) and blog,…
12 Less Stress Back to School Strategies
Dr. Don Colbert – Stress is a natural, even useful, part of life. It can warn us that we are taking on too much or trying to control things we cannot.…
The Psychology Behind Nail Biting
Dr. Nicola Williams, Ph.D. via News-Medical – Nail biting is a common behavior often viewed as nothing more than an annoying habit. The behavior is all too often ignored. However,…
How to Balance Your Brainwaves, the Different Brain Frequencies & How They Impact Your State of Mind + The Difference Between the Mind & Brain
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #406) and blog, I talk about what brain waves are, why they are important and how we can balance our brain waves to improve…
Study Shows High Stress Increases the Risk of Cancer
News Staff via NaturalHealth365 – It’s no secret that stress has many detrimental effects on the body. High stress levels can lead to an increased risk of heart disease, inflammation, gastric…