Pick Me Up Special

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With nearly three quarters of UK adults feeling stressed and under pressure, we could all use some unusual ways to get rid of our unwanted worries. Here are some of the weird and wonderful tricks you can use to feel a little more relaxed. Blue is

Thrive Health & Nutrition Magazine

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In traditional Chinese medicine, the belief is that a person achieves optimal health when the body is in balance and the energy can flow freely. The Ayurveda also emphasises that health is a state of balance between mind, body and consciousness. So,

Working Mother

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You can fix each of them by making these small changes. Don't let the stress of your work and family needs affect your physical wellness. Photo: iStock According to a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association, women are more likely t

WHO

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With dark mornings and cravings for high carb meals, winter can be a real energy zapper. If you’re struggling to get through the day without multiple coffees, there are healthier was to feel perkier. “Adaptogens are herbs that work in our body to all

NPR

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A nonprofit called Turnaround for Children helps schools meet the needs of children facing poverty and adversity.

Liz Earle Wellbeing

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Having a sense of purpose is the foundation of a more stress-free life. ‘When we consider stress, we don’t usually think of meaning and purpose,’ says Dr Chatterjee. ‘But living a life that’s devoid of these qualities is inherently stressful.’ Many p

Good Health

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Every thought, emotion and action we take affects our hormone levels. What we’re thinking, what we’re doing, our intention behind why we’re doing it, and how we’re feeling while we’re doing it, all impact how our hormones release into the bloodstream

Entrepreneur

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As if there aren't enough threats to your business, the biggest hazard may be one you can't see: chronic stress. Hiding in plain sight, this toxic saboteur can ruin the best-laid plans with a trip to the ER and a sinkhole of medical bills. You may th

Good Health Choices Magazine NZ

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Every thought, emotion and action we take affects our hormone levels. What we’re thinking, what we’re doing, our intention behind why we’re doing it, and how we’re feeling while we’re doing it, all impact how our hormones release into the bloodstream

The Art of Healing

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I used to have wavy dark-brown hair, but now I resemble a cigarette that’s yet to have its ash flicked. While this may in part be down to genetics and ageing, the truth is my hair rapidly lost its colour over one particular year in my mid-thirties –

MOTHER EARTH NEWS

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While people deal with stressors in different ways, our bodies all react quite similarly. Your adrenals, which are glands located above each kidney, control specific hormone production. One of these hormones is called “cortisol” and is released as yo

Nautilus

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There’s a New Yorker cartoon that shows a doctor telling the patient lying in bed, “I don’t think you’re getting enough stress.” The cartoon is funny because it plays on the idea that stress is bad—how absurd is it that a doctor would prescribe more

Writing Magazine

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We all crave a little adventure in our lives, and stepping out of our comfort zone is good for us both physically and mentally. We’ve also all read books that have had us on the edge of our seats, turning page after page as we read faster, desperate

Oxygen

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life can be intense, and the past six months have been exceptionally disquieting on many levels. Whether it’s been the pandemic itself or the taxing fallout of illness, quarantine, financial uncertainty or isolation, it’s fair to say that people are

Mornings with Jesus

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MY HUSBAND JOKES THAT MY mind is a scary place. My thoughts dart from subject to subject. I’m prone to spinning out imaginative possibilities. Because of my busy brain, I often think of potential obstacles and solutions before I encounter them. That

Chat

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Feel like you’re taking on too much? You’re not alone – research reveals 77% of women are struggling to keep up with the stress of work and socialising. A further one in five of us admits to overcommitting to others, while forgetting to set aside tim

Woman's Day

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Adaptogens are a little-known type of supplements that are rising in popularity. They claim to improve moods, boost energy, provide mental clarity and reduce stress. GO Healthy chief naturopath Peta Teuma explains how... Essentially, adaptogens are

Futurity

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Spending just 20 minutes in nature can significantly lower stress hormone levels, researchers say. The benefits of experiencing nature on your stress apply even if you’re simply gardening, doing yardwork, or sitting quietly in the backyard. The findi

Futurity

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94% of middle school teachers experience high levels of stress, researchers report. Reducing the burden of teaching so many teachers experience is critical to improve student success—both academically and behaviorally—say the researchers. The new stu

Futurity

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Even before the novel coronavirus started sweeping the globe, life may have become more stressful than it was in the 1990s, according to a new study. Researchers found that across all ages, there was a slight increase in daily stress in the 2010s com

TRAIL

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While we don’t know exactly what the adaptation energy is that Osler mentions, my feeling is that it is basically the amount of mental energy we have at any given time. This mental energy is used to cope with the stresses of life and curve balls it t

Good Health

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Travelling to foreign places doesn’t only provide you with wonderful memories to last a lifetime; it can actually leave you in much better health – both mentally and physically. Instead of thinking of travel as a luxury, the vast benefits suggest we

New Zealand Weddings

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At a time that is meant to be happy, cheerful and full of excitement, we can often get caught up in the rush, the hustle and stress of preparing for the one day of the year that is meant to be the most joyful. Although we cannot eliminate stress alto

Boating NZ

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Award-winning US marine biologist Dr Wallace Nichols is internationally-renowned for his study which shows getting out on the water in a boat promotes rest, with significant physiological and psychological benefits. As our lives become increasingly b

Good

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I recently said to my son, “better to have a bird in the hand than two in the bush.” He looked at me like I was a lunatic; I then followed with an explanation of the 16th century proverb – warning against taking unnecessary risks. Most of these wonde

Futurity

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Some couples may be better equipped to manage financial stress than others, research suggests. Financial challenges such as furloughs, job losses, and pay cuts due to the COVID-19 pandemic can put a significant strain on romantic relationships, one e

Good Health Choices Magazine NZ

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Travelling to foreign places doesn’t only provide you with wonderful memories to last a lifetime; it can actually leave you in much better health – both mentally and physically. Instead of thinking of travel as a luxury, the vast benefits suggest we

Marie Claire Australia

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Let’s face it: 2020 hasn’t been the year we expected. It’s been a metaphorical car crash after car crash, and we’re only just over halfway through. The good news is that acute stress usually resolves in time, says Dr Laurie Nadel, writing in a new bo

Futurity

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There are things you can do to manage your stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, a psychologist explains. A lot of people are experiencing more stress than usual. People have concerns not only about COVID-19, but about related financial challenges, ch

New Idea

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There’s always a busy build-up to Christmas and New Year’s Eve – it’s go-go-go, and then all of a sudden, poof ! The excitement and celebrations are over. Whether it was a fun and stress-free or anxiety-inducing and draining month, it’s important to