News on Stress

Stress Relief Through Meditation

2010-03-12T18:08:46Z

Stress comes from many different sources that usually revolve around anxiety and depression. It is visible in an employee who could no longer keep up with the demands of his boss; or in a student who strives to be at top of the class; or in a mother who does all the cleaning in the house while taking care of three toddlers. No matter which direction you face, stress seems to be everywhere.<br><br>There are several ways to deal with stress. A wide variety of solutions can be attemp...

Fun Way to Relieve Wedding Planning Stress

2010-03-12T02:52:22Z

Weddings can be a very stressful time for many people on many levels. What with all the decisions that have to be made, many of them terribly important with the success of your wedding hinging on them, it can be quite nerve wracking and worrisome. Of course, there are other-- less important decisions, like whether you get spring party favors or garden party favors. With all the work that goes into a wedding, it is important to keep your cool and try to maintain a manageable stress level. Here...

Tinnitus and Stress

2010-03-10T11:27:59Z

Does stress increase and accelerate the intensity (and volume) of tinnitus or does tinnitus accelerate and intensify stress? Both are correct; tinnitus and stress are very much intertwined. Tinnitus stress can be stress caused by tinnitus or tinnitus caused by stress. Stress tinnitus actually means the same thing as tinnitus stress.<br><br>If you suffer from tinnitus stress, you probably have noticed that the buzzing, ringing, swooshing or whatever noise is yours, increases when y...

Learn How to Get Rid of Acne Fast Through Prevention

2010-02-22T13:12:24Z

There may come a time when you need to know how to get rid of acne fast. When this happens there are several treatments you can choose from, including medications, topical creams, natural remedies and facial treatments, but the best way to learn how to get rid of acne fast is to prevent it from occurring in the first place. You can begin preventing future acne breakouts by eating healthy foods that are full of antioxidants, working out regularly and making sure your immune system is strong.&a...

The Wisdom of Age

2010-02-22T14:55:56Z

Author: Ellsworth Cannon

Growing older and learning from your mistakes is a clear sign that our brain is improving. The brain will improve as we learn. In return, it helps us to live a better life. We live longer and learn new skills that help us to develop a healthier way of living.

Our brain has learned a lot from our younger days. All those skills you accomplished made the brain stay healthy. Remember practice makes perfect and as we grow older the more practice...

What Will I Get From Yoga For Beginners Yoga Classes

2010-02-22T16:05:06Z

Practicing yoga is a great way to start seeing good health of mind and body. People are talking more today about all the benefits yoga can give.The psychosocial and physical benefits are very real and are felt almost immediately. If you are new to the world of yoga, don't worry. It is easy to begin. You will want to find yoga for beginners yoga classes. Start by searching local newspapers for gyms, spas or recreation centers that offer these classes. You may even know somebody who teaches a c...

Relaxing Into The New Year With Massage Therapy

2010-02-22T17:53:44Z

Everyone wants to start the New Year off with changes that will make their life better. For many people, this means getting healthier, including finding ways to relax and reduce stress. One way to start the year off right is to relax into the New Year with massage therapy.<br><br>Massage therapy is a great way to begin the New Year relieving stress and improving ones overall health. It helps one relax the muscles, decrease the heart rate, boost blood circulation, i...

Lowering Your Stress Levels

2010-02-23T00:40:34Z

There are many people in today's society who have a high propensity to get themselves stressed out. Whether it is over work or school or relationships, it seems as if the possibilities are endless when it comes to finding things to become stressed out over.<br><br>There have been studies that show that you can actually make yourself even more stressed out, thereby increasing your cholesterol levels because of unnecessary stress. It is quite amazing how much calming...

How to Get Rid of Acne - It is Not Always Easy

2010-02-23T02:05:04Z

Millions of teens and adults are adversely affected by acne. But there are ways to get rid of your acne. Acne can make one feel self conscious. There are treatments that can help reduce your acne and improve your confidence. Clear and clean skin is what we all want. If you take a look at popular beauty magazines, the most attractive people usually have clean acne-free skin.<br><br>Appearance is a huge deal for teenagers. They want to wear the latest fashion, follow...

Coaches stress high but no physicals required

2010-02-23T08:42:47Z

<div id="subtitle">High demand, low control can make for stressed out _ and unhealthy _ coaches</div><div><p>Early in Houston Nutt's 28-year coaching career, he stayed at the office until the wee hours, rarely pulling himself away from a busy schedule.</p><p>These days the Mississippi coach makes a point of taking a break and requires his assistants to get a...

Stress speeds mental decline in impaired elders

2010-02-23T11:35:41Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Chronic stress can speed up memory decline in older people who already have some impairment in their mental function, a new study in the American Journal of Psychiatry shows.</p><p>But being stressed doesn't appear to affect memory in older p...

Beyond the Manicures, Pedicures and Facial Scrubs: How to Maximize Your Spa Experience

2010-02-23T12:42:52Z

The popularity of spas has increased over the years as more and more women are starting to include regular spa appointments in their beauty rituals. Most of these women go to the spa just to have their nails and hair done. However, many spas actually have a lot more to offer than these basic beauty services. In addition to the standard nail and hair care, a lot of spas across the country also offer tanning, full-body massages, foot scrubs, body wraps and even acupuncture. Spa centers that off...

Tailor Your Spa Getaway to Your Personality

2010-02-23T12:43:05Z

If you have been feeling stressed out a spa holiday may be just what you need to invigorate your body and recharge your mind. It is amazing what a week at a spa or health resort can do, but it is important to tailor your spa getaway to your own needs and your own personality. Choosing the wrong spa holiday could leave you feeling just as stressed out, but with less money in your wallet. So before you book a stay at the best spa in town it pays to examine your own personality and think careful...

Lifestyle Changes May Cure Erectile Dysfunction

2010-02-23T14:29:38Z

Most men, especially those above 40 years of age suffer some form of erectile dysfunction, commonly known as male impotency to varying degrees and this affliction can cause much anguish, pent up sexual stress and may even lead to depression.<br><br>Because of this medical problem, many men resorted to making regular trips to their doctors to get erectile dysfunction prescription pills such as Viagra,

Stress Vibes and Joy Vibes

2010-02-23T14:53:19Z

Author: Vikram Karve

GET RID OF THOSE STRESS VIBES and RELISH THOSE JOY VIBES

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VIKRAM KARVE

In my opinion the term “Stress Management” is an oxymoron.

First you create stress within yourself, and then try to “manage” it.

Funny, isn’t it?

Why not prevent stress in the first place?

Focus on “stress prevention” rathe...

How to Get Help for Stress and Anxiety Disorders

2010-02-23T16:31:00Z
Author: Dr. Mital John
Stress is simply a fact of nature—forces from the outside world affecting the individual. The individual responds to stress in ways that affect the individual as well as their environment. Hence, all living creatures are in a constant interchange with their surroundings both physically and behaviorally. This interplay of forces, or energy, is of course present in the relationships between all matter in the universe, whether it is living or not living...

Caffeine and Weight Gain

2010-02-23T16:51:48Z
Author: Jamess Bogdan
Many overweight people, particularly those who have frequently 'dieted' and lost weight only to regain it later, are insulin resistance. Unfortunately, the majority of people who have insulin resistance are unaware of it. If you have insulin resistance, using caffeine will further affect your metabolism.

Studies have shown that caffeine (as in coffee and some sodas) contributes to insulin resistance (thus maki...

Dealing With Anxiety and Stress for the Business Owner

2010-02-23T18:35:08Z

Many business owners have problems overcoming anxiety, but it is important that you reduce stress levels. These are tough times for both workers as well as business owners and entrepreneurs. It is hard to know what the future holds today, and many consumers are tightening their belts even more than ever before.<br><br>For entrepreneurs, overcoming anxiety can be even more difficult to deal with. Not only are there pressures trying to make money but many have famili...

Lonely rats more prone to breast cancer

2010-02-23T19:26:16Z
<div><p>CHICAGO (Reuters) - Lonely, stressed-out rats were far more likely to develop breast tumors than rats living in a social group, a finding that suggests loneliness can have a profound effect on health, researchers said on Monday.</p><p>They said rats that were separated from a social group shortly after birth had a three ti...

Stressed? Dark chocolate might help

2010-02-24T06:10:50Z
<div><p>SYDNEY (Reuters) - A small bar of dark chocolate a day can keep stress at bay, according to a small study by international researchers.</p><p>German and Swiss researchers have found that eating about an ounce and a half of dark chocolate a day for two weeks reduced the levels of stress hormones in highly stressed people.</p><p>Dark chocolat...