Tag: stress

Depending on the level of anxiety you experience, it can range from moderate to almost crippling in severity. Statistics show that anxiety disorders are...

Over the years, drug companies have taught us to reach for a “magic pill” when suffering from sleep disorders like insomnia, or when having...

In Washington Irving's classic tale, Rip Van Winkle slept for 20 years; when he awoke, he was confused and creaky. No wonder! Getting too...

In a study published in the Archives of Neurology, researchers discovered that a history of depression in older individuals is associated with increased risk for...

Imagine that you were floating along a river and suddenly stood up; you’d most likely find yourself fighting the natural flow of water and...

According to Harvard Medical School, eating while preoccupied with other activities can contribute to an increase in weight gain. However, paying attention and actually...

When children leave the nest or a partner passes away, the person who remains behind can struggle with feelings of loneliness. Being lonely isn't...

In a recent study from the University of California, Los Angeles, doctors discovered that educating patients with mind-body medicine approaches to reduce stress improves...

Even if you're as high-strung as the saber-tooth squirrel Scrat in "Ice Age," you can train your brain to calm down, cool out and...

More and more research is coming out in support of meditation as an effective treatment for stress reduction. Stress is a leading contributor to...