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7 Small But Powerful Things You Can Do Today To Prevent Feeling Stressed Out

Our bodies are built to handle short-term stresses. Chronic stress? Not so much. When we experience too much stress for too long “the body releases [the stress hormone] cortisol but is unable to lower the levels back to normal in a short time frame,” says Nick Bitz, ND and Chief Scientific Officer for Youtheory®.

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No Way to Take A Mental Health Day? Try These Mental Health Moments

Working from home (or being out of work), trying to homeschool kids, caring for at-risk parents—managing stress right now is more of a challenge than ever. When things got to be too much pre-COVID, we would turn to the occasional mental health day to help us calm down and reset. But right now, it’s difficult if not impossible to do that.

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3 Ways to Wind Down After Work

Stress that we carry with us from our work days and let linger into the evenings has been shown to impair our sleep and overall well-being. Most of us don’t even need the scientific evidence as proof. I find if I don’t make time to really, truly separate from my work and unwind, I generally just don’t feel very good as the week goes on.

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What Is Ashwagandha and Should You Take it?

Used in Aryuvedic medicine for centuries, ashwagandha is a relative new comer to the western wellness scene. But it’s making up for lost time: These days, no adaptogen is more popular. But what is it, what is it good for, and should you take it? Here’s what you need to know. 

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A Psychologist Explains How to Deal When the News Feels Overwhelming

We try to stay positive and see the good in the world, we really do. But sometimes it feels like tragedies pile up, like there’s just so much bad news all the time. Then, when an especially big thing happens, it’s too much.

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5 Ways to Enjoy Your Sunday Nights Again

Picture this: You’ve had a great weekend, fun and relaxing, and you’re feeling fine. Then, as soon as the sun sets on Sunday, anxiety begins to creep in. Next thing you know, you’re stressed out and worried because you’re thinking of everything you have to do this week, and it isn’t even Monday yet.

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Stress Less, Accomplish More—Who Doesn’t Want That?

Have you ever had an experience where you meet a person, and soon realize that you’ve met them at the precise moment in your life that you needed them? For me, a significant one was when I met meditation expert Emily Fletcher, founder of Ziva Meditation and author of the new book Stress Less, Accomplish More.

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4 Simple & Natural Ways to Fight Off Breast Cancer

It’s October, and that sea of pink you see is a good reminder how important it is to stay vigilant in the fight against breast cancer.

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5 Ways to Manage Holiday Stress

So much of the holiday season is focused on food. While that can be a source of enormous pleasure and enjoyment, it also can cause terrible stress and tension.

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10 Ways to Detox Daily (No Juice Fasts Required)

If you pay attention to trends in wellness, then “detox” is a word you’ve probably heard a lot. It can mean everything from simply taking a break from sugar after the holidays to a full-on juice cleanse or fast—but no matter the method, the desired result is the same.

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Curious About Adaptogens? Which ​Herbal Stress-Relievers To Try And Why

These natural herbal stress-relievers—maca, ashwaganda and rhodiola rosea—are having a moment. Here’s how to take them to make you feel happier and less stressed.

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#ILoveToCook: It’s The Ultimate Stress Reliever

What if one of the best stress relief activities is actually good for you? Cooking is a great way to improve your overall health.

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The One Kitchen Chore You Should Do First Thing in the Morning

“Make your bed first thing in the morning.” We’ve all heard this advice before and there’s plenty of good reasons why. Various studies have found that people who make their beds are more productive, happier, and even sleep better. But we have another suggestion.

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3 Healthy Habits That Might Be Sabotaging Your Sleep

If you’re having trouble sleeping, you might suspect too much stress, too much screen time, or too much wine/chocolate/sugar before bed. What you might not have thought considered? Some of your healthy habits may be affecting your ability to get to sleep and stay asleep.

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