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Go ahead – hug someone!

09 Friday Jun 2017

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Did you know that hugging can keep us healthy? The hug receptors in our skin send signals to the vagus nerve – which lowers our heart rate and blood pressure. Hugging also releases the bonding chemical oxytocin, which has been shown to decrease the risk of heart disease.

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Being nice reduces stress!

12 Friday Aug 2016

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A study in PLOS One found that people who did kind acts – like holding the door for someone, or giving a friend a small gift – had lower heart rates and less stress. Because being kind and generous releases waves of calming brain chemicals that boost our mood and our health.

Here’s a tip for those who get anxious or stressed out.

02 Monday Jun 2014

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Seeing as the most stressful day of the week is Tuesday, I wanted to prepare you for tomorrow.
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If you’re feeling anxious, follow this advice from the Journal of Behavioral Medicine. Speak softly. Speaking in a soft, low voice almost instantly lowers your heart rate and blood pressure – reducing your stress levels by up to 20%.