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To relieve your anxiety:

06 Friday Aug 2021

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Talk to someone who’s as anxious as you are! That advice comes from USC psychologist, Dr. Sarah Townsend. She says, connecting with someone who’s having the same feelings you are can buffer you against stress. That’s because you’ll be reassured that your emotional state is completely normal. And it’ll calm you down more than sharing your anxiety with someone who’s totally calm.

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Swing away your stress and anxiety!

03 Thursday Jun 2021

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If you’re feeling anxious, hit the playground and hop on a swing. Or find the nearest hammock, porch swing, or rocking chair. Then spend two minutes swinging, rocking or swaying. The repetitive motion relaxes the nervous system and calms the amygdala, the brain region linked to stress and anxiety. In fact, swinging is so powerful, the University of Miami says it can cut production of stress hormones by 25% for 2 hours. Just from 2 minutes of swinging, rocking or swaying.

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Pets are great stress relievers!

16 Friday Apr 2021

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And a new study out of Queen Mary University in London says, if we just gave them a chance, goats could be our new best friends! The researchers say goats have the same capacity to bond with humans as puppies do – by looking into humans’ eyes. And the researchers say when there’s eye contact with a goat, the bonding hormone oxytocin is released in both the goat and the human. The behavior is called “directed gazing.” And domesticated horses do it, as well as dogs and goats. 

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Effective stress relief!

23 Tuesday Mar 2021

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80% of people surveyed say they frequently experience daily stress for one thing or another. If that’s you, here’s a way to beat it: Shop from home. Seriously! Research from the University of Miami shows that 8 in 10 people who flip through catalogs or browse online retailers feel less stressed… and they get that effect whether they buy something or not! It releases a flood of feel-good brain chemicals.

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Take a deep breath!

08 Wednesday Jan 2020

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When it comes to relieving stress, people say, “Take a deep breath.” But a deep EXHALE may be more crucial than a deep INHALE. Physical therapist Dr. Emily Kiberd says most people think deep breathing should be about taking IN more oxygen. But the stress-relieving oxygen doesn’t reach our bloodstream until we breathe OUT. So, try this: Inhale through your nose for a count of 4… Hold it for another 4 seconds… Exhale for 8 seconds. That’s in for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 8. That’ll calm your nervous system, relaxing you.

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Having a lousy day at work?

20 Monday May 2019

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It could be due to the lousy, depressing news you watched last night! Researchers found negative media stories increase stress levels – especially among women – and make us more anxious during future nerve-wracking events… like an upcoming face-to-face with the boss. So experts say to skip the negative news at night – and watch a “Friends” rerun instead.

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Look at nature for stress relief

08 Wednesday May 2019

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For years we’ve been talking about how looking at nature relieves stress. Well, now a certain segment of the population is going to reap those benefits, too: Prisoners!

According to the American Psychological Association, inmates who watch nature videos have fewer violent outbursts and fewer negative emotions like distress, aggression, and nervousness.

But you don’t need to be a felon to reap the stress-relieving benefits. Studies have shown having a view of trees and greenery, or even seeing a picture of nature on a computer, can lower blood pressure, and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

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Here’s the best way to fight stress, and feel calmer:

25 Wednesday Jul 2018

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Grab a pen, and write your worries on a piece of paper. Then, crumple it up – and toss it into the nearest wastebasket. Psychologists say this can ease the stress and strain because our brain links the act of tossing out our worries on paper – with eliminating actual negative thoughts inside our brain. This leaves us feeling calm and relaxed – and ready to move on, worry‑free.

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Tai Chi does more than reduce stress…

17 Thursday May 2018

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It also helps arthritis! According to Arthritis.org, it reduces pain and inflammation. And all you need is to practice tai chi twice a week. In a study, those who did tai chi twice a week for 2 months had less pain and stiffness, more energy, better balance and an improved sense of wellbeing.

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Do you own a dog? If not, it’s time to get one!

02 Wednesday May 2018

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Did you know that dog owners are less likely to suffer from diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure? That’s according to the American Heart Association. They’re not sure if healthier people are more likely to own dogs – or if owning a dog makes people healthier. But it doesn’t matter – just go adopt a furry best friend. The daily walks, and hiking trips on the weekends, will help you be more active. That’s why the American Journal Of Public Health shows that dog owners are up to 77% more likely to meet the recommended daily activity levels. And aside from increased activity, according to Harvard Medical School, the stress relief that comes from hanging out with a dog, and the unconditional love, makes dog owners less likely to suffer from anxiety.

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