It probably won’t surprise you to learn that people start to seriously consider a summer vacation at this time of year. Whether it’s because they want to get away from the cold, dark days and would prefer to be somewhere hot and sunny, or it’s…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group Running on empty this holiday season? Here are the top seven ways to de-stress, beat holiday stress and slide into the New Year feeling your best. During the holidays, it’s tempting to go all-out for those you love. From cooking elaborate…
Study shows that short, easy-to-apply relaxation techniques can activate the body’s regenerative system for fighting stress–offering new perspective on how we can treat stress-related disease Allowing yourself a few minutes of downtime significantly boosts mental and physical relaxation. Research by psychologists at the University of…
Exercise has been shown to reduce anxiety and stress, but it may not be enough for the levels caused by COVID-19. In a study of twins led by Washington State University researchers, people who reported increasing their physical activity after the start of COVID-19 stay-at-home…
‘Novel intervention’ may be as effective — or more so — as existing treatments, Baylor University researcher says A new treatment for stress which combines mindfulness with hypnotherapy has shown positive results in a Baylor University pilot study. The intervention is called “mindful hypnotherapy.” “Mindfulness…
Feeling like all your life stressors are impacting your physical and mental wellbeing? You’re not alone. The American Psychological Association reports that nearly half of adults lie awake at night due to stress. Even more alarming is that 77% regularly experience physical symptoms of stress…
The workplace is unfortunately becoming increasingly associated with high levels of stress. A massive 83% of workers report suffering from work-related stress, with 63% of workers reporting they were ready to quit their jobs due to their workplace stress. Thankfully, there are several methods for…
By Sara Tipton Everyone deserves a calming and stress-free life; however, that’s not the reality in which any of us live. Stress happens. Life happens. But when it does, an herbal tea bath could be the soothing ritual needed to unwind. There are many benefits…
Owning a pet may help maintain a healthy heart, especially if that pet is a dog, according to the first analysis of data from the Kardiozive Brno 2030 study. The study examines the association of pet ownership — specifically dog ownership — with cardiovascular disease…
First study to demonstrate relationship between green space and mental wellbeing at an individual level published Using data from 25,518 people, the researchers show that Londoners who live within 300m of green space have significantly better mental wellbeing Proximity to green space was more important…
Digital games, typical of those used on smartphones, may relieve stress after a day’s work more effectively than mindfulness apps, according to a study by UCL in London and the University of Bath. In the study, published in JMIR Mental Health, participants were given a…
Teenagers report higher levels of stress than adults, and cite school as the highest contributing factor, according to the American Psychological Association’s annual report. A summary from 2013 concluded that while stress among Americans was not new, “what’s troubling is the stress outlook for teens…
College is stressful. Students have classes, papers, and exams. But they also often have work, bills to pay, and so many other pressures common in modern life. Many universities have instituted “Pet Your Stress Away” programs, where students can come in and interact with cats…
