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Friends are important for your health!

01 Thursday Apr 2021

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You know that woman who ditches all her friends once she gets a serious boyfriend? There’s a name for that: Dyadic withdrawal. But ladies, there’s a good reason to hang on to your girl posse. Close friendships are a proven way to reduce stress and boost your immune system. So even though you’re soooo in love, schedule a regular girl’s night for your health and wellbeing.

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Here’s another reason to love our four-legged friends:

09 Tuesday Mar 2021

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They’re good for our mental health! Researchers at the UK’s University of Manchester found 60% of people battling mental illness say their pets play a significant role in managing their disease. The reason? Because taking care of an animal keeps people on a routine schedule. And when you throw in unconditional love, it can reduce stress and improve quality of life.

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How can you wake up happy and ready to tackle the day?

19 Monday Oct 2020

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Keep flowers on your nightstand! Harvard psychology professor Dr. Nancy Etcoff says any fresh flowers are such a mood-booster, they can even prevent workday blues. Fresh flowers also reduce anxiety and stress, two major sleep disruptors – which means, you’ll be sleeping better and waking up happier within a few days. But replace the flowers when they start to wither and turn brown. Otherwise, they can make you feel that time is slipping away and things are out of control in your life.

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Guys, want to keep the hair you have?

20 Monday Jul 2020

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Start meditating! The Cleveland Clinic says stress can cause your hair to thin. Because stress-related hormone fluctuations in the body accelerate balding and thinning by making the follicles age faster. So do something to reduce stress, like meditation, or tai chi. Men who do that regularly have 42% less cortisol coursing through their bodies, and are more likely to keep their hair.

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What’s the secret to a long life?

13 Friday Mar 2020

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Taking a day off! Longevity researcher Dan Buettner found that Seventh Day Adventists tend to live longer than average. Because they encourage their congregation to totally switch off one day a week, and spend the day resting and reconnecting with loved ones. So no texting, no TV, no work. The day off gives the brain time to reset itself and reduces stress levels, which has been proven to improve health, and increase longevity.

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The benefits of a scalp massage

18 Tuesday Feb 2020

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One of the best parts about getting your hair cut is the head massage in the shampoo bowl, right? Well, here’s why you may want to get a scalp massage more often. It could help your hair grow thicker!

Dr. Robert Dorin is a hair-restoration specialist and he says a vigorous head massage can boost blood flow to the scalp, which nourishes follicles. It can also counteract stress. And Mayo Clinic studies have shown that chronic stress can send follicles into a dormant state – also known as the resting phase – which is when hair falls out.

But by reducing stress, follicles can be revived and go back into a growth phase. But you don’t need to schedule extra hair salon appointments. You can get the benefits from giving yourself regular scalp massages – or using one of those flexible wire hand-held scalp massagers.

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To reduce stress – listen to music!

17 Monday Feb 2020

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While classical music has a particularly soothing effect – it slows heart rate, lowers blood pressure and even decreases levels of stress hormones – ANY music that you love will flood your brain with feel-good neurochemicals like dopamine.

And music is particularly beneficial if you’re in the middle of a stressful event. If you don’t have access to music, make your own. A study on stressed-out nursing students found that singing relieved their stress and prevented burnout.

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Lift your mood by engaging in a calming leisure activity!

05 Wednesday Feb 2020

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Want to de-stress? Do something soothing and hands-on, like knitting. British researchers surveyed over 35-hundred knitters – and the more frequently they sat down with needles and yarn, the lower their stress. Don’t want to learn a new skill? Try jigsaw puzzles. University of California at Merced researchers found people engaged in calming leisure activities reported a‑third less stress than those without a relaxing hobby. But the best ones create a finished product, whether it’s a completed puzzle or a knit hat. Because the accomplishment lifts our mood and reduces stress.

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Reduce stress by listening to this music – LIVE!

16 Friday Aug 2019

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What can reduce stress in everybody – young, old, men, and women? Hearing classical music played LIVE! A study in the journal Public Health found people who attended a concert had significantly lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. And that was even true for people who didn’t usually go to concerts or weren’t familiar with the music being played. It’s partly because classical music has been shown to lower heart and breathing rates… and partly because experiencing the same thing with others makes us feel part of a community – and that social support reduces stress.

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Want to reduce the stress of your commute?

01 Monday Jul 2019

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Get rid of all the junk in your car! Productivity expert Julie Morgenstern says a mess of bottles, newspapers, crumpled napkins, and workout clothes can trigger a big stress reaction. Then that gets combined with the stress of bad traffic and inattentive drivers. So, grab a trash bag and toss out all the junk. Your nerves will thank you!

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