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Relax Already: Get Out of Your Brain
Sometimes stress brings with it a never-ending tape loop of worries. Once the litany begins, it's hard to quiet it down. I find the best way to battle my tireless tape loop is to get out of my brain or change my focus.
Have You Ever Taken Antidepressants?
Yesterday, I read that the number of Americans taking antidepressants doubled over the past decade, totaling 27 million. But interestingly enough, fewer of us are being treated for depression.
According to a study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, half of the folks taking antidepressants are using them to treat issues other than depression, like back and nerve pain, as well as fatigue and sleeping issues.
Yoga Therapy Is More Than Deep Breathing
The mind-body connection is being taken to a whole new level with the growing practice of yoga therapy. People who practice yoga have been known to report emotional breakthroughs during class, and some psychotherapists are introducing elements of yoga into their private sessions.
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The Geography of Stress in the USA
The state that created the concept of hanging loose is unsurprisingly the least stressed-out state in the union. According to a CDC phone survey, involving 2.4 million Americans, fewer Hawaiians experience "frequent mental distress" than anywhere else in the US.
Participants were asked the total days, out of the previous 30, they would describe their mental health as being "not good."
When the Economy Is Down, Keep Your Health Up
With the way things have been going in the economy, more and more folks are starting to let the stress of the news get to their health and mental health facilities are getting more calls than ever.
Don't let it be you. Instead of getting consumed with the media reports, make sure to create a balance between watching the economy and watching your health.
Top 10 Most Stressful Cities
Feeling stressed? It could be a sign of the times or it could also be a sign of where you live. Some cities are more stressful than others, and Forbes has outlined the top 10 most stressful cities in the US.
5 Things About Massage
Often times massages can seem like the ultimate splurge, but in the end it's just as good for you as it feels.
Newsweek recently outlined a few things about massage that you may not have known, and here are five highlights:
5 Ways to Walk For Stress Relief
When life gives you stress, take a walk. Walking is not only an easy way to burn a few extra calories, but you can also burn off some steam in just a few minutes. Next time stress makes its way into your life, throw on a pair of sneakers and walk.
Another Reason to Exercise: It's Keeps You Sharp
A daily dose of aerobic exercise is good for your mind just as much as it is for your heart and waistline.
One of the many downfalls of aging is that our brains become not as sharp as they used to be resulting in forgetting things easily along with the reduced ability to pay attention. Recent research out of the Netherlands has found that aerobics can boost cognitive processing speed, motor function, and visual and auditory attention in older adults.
T.G.I.F. – Now Clean Your Desk
It is Friday and we are all happy about that, for sure. Here's a simple suggestion to clear your mind for the weekend and leave work behind: tidy up your desk before you head home. Nothing puts a period at the end of a run-on sentence of a week like cleaning up your desk.
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