March 15th, 2008

Top 5 Secrets To Manage Stress

Finding ways to cope with daily stress is essential to staying and feeling young. Many experts believe your brain is possibly your strongest weapon against this aspect of life and aging. Here are some cutting-edge secrets that will help you to de-stress.

Let faith bring you peace

There is a growing amount of scientific research that shows people with a strong, active religion are healthier, often live longer, and generally deal better with life’s difficulties than those who are nonreligious. Many find believing in a higher power to be an immense source of comfort and peace. These people are usually more optimistic about the future because they believe events are part of a bigger plan. Having what is called a “prayerful, prayerlike” attitude – one of devotion and acceptance – can help you deal with stress.

January 20th, 2008

Breathe Easier This Holiday Season - 12 Tips

Does your ‘to-do list’ this holiday season seem endless, thus, making time to relax easier said than done.

A recent Mayo Clinic report reminds us that relaxation needs to be at the top of your ‘to-do list,’ along with other important items. Research suggests that you can start by not mulling over old issues, because hanging onto past events only increases mental and physical stress, which in turn causes frustration and anger. Purposefully turning your thoughts in another direction creates room in your mind, so that you can deal with an issue more effectively at a later time.


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