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What Is Cortisol and What Does It Have to Do with Stress?

Jan 29, 2019 · Jay Roland · Stress & Anxiety

Cortisol is often referred to as the “stress hormone,” because it becomes more abundant when we are faced with a stressful situation. It affects the heart rate, breathing patterns, and other aspects of the body’s “fight or flight” response. But just what is cortisol? And what does it do? Probably … Read More

Migraine Causes Include Stress—and the Release of Stress

Jan 23, 2019 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

As a longtime migraine sufferer, I am never too surprised when I get headaches during periods of high stress. Stress is always on the list of common migraine causes. But what has always baffled me is when my migraines get worse when I am finally able to relax after stressful … Read More

3 Surprising Immune System Boosters: Meditation, Mindfulness, and Yoga

Jan 18, 2019 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

Taking vitamin C, supplementing with herbs like echinacea, getting plenty of sleep, and drinking lots of fluids are all immune system boosters. But did you know that your mind can also help out? Research shows that practices like meditation and yoga that calm the mind and reduce stress can help … Read More

Adult ADHD Diagnosis—and How Treatment Can Help

Jan 9, 2019 · Leonaura Rhodes, MD · Stress & Anxiety

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neuropsychological disorder marked by attentional issues, hyperactivity, and impulsivity behavior. It's not confined to young people either; it can become a lifelong issue. So what's the best way to pursue adult ADHD diagnosis and treatment? First, a brief history of ADHD. In 1902, pediatrician … Read More

Procrastination Problems? These 15 Strategies Can Resolve Them

Dec 27, 2018 · Shandley McMurray · Stress & Anxiety

Ah, social media—what a wonderful procrastination tool you are. I rarely post updates yet I can while away hours checking on people I haven’t spoken to for years. I learn what they ate for lunch, what their kids wore to school, and how perfect their husbands or wives are—all while … Read More

How to Break Bad Habits Successfully: 7 Strategies

Dec 27, 2018 · Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC · Stress & Anxiety

The question shouldn't be: "How to break bad habits?" Rather, think of it this way: “How to break bad habits successfully.” There are literally thousands of website pages that provide information on breaking bad habits. All you may need, though, are the seven steps below. So, go ahead and get … Read More

How to Deal with Guilt: 5 Steps to Clearing Your Conscience

Dec 20, 2018 · Alison Palkhivala · Stress & Anxiety

Guilt trip. Guilty pleasures. Guilt-inducing comments. The word "guilt" has all kinds of negative connotations, and certainly it can eat us up inside, leaving us wondering how to deal with guilt. Pretty much all of us, in fact, have things for which we feel guilt. They can be ridiculously small, … Read More

Is Laughing Good for You?

Dec 19, 2018 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

Getting together with friends and family is a wonderful time to catch up, share stories, and hopefully get some good laughs in. But is the good story or joke that gets the whole gang roaring with laughter just adding fun to the dinner table—or is laughing good for you as … Read More

What Are You Grateful for? Gratitude Training Can Boost Your Health

Dec 19, 2018 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

As we celebrate Thanksgiving and edge ever closer to a new year, your health will thank you if you make gratitude exercises a part of your regular, daily routine. Gratitude training, which involves such techniques as keeping a daily gratitude journal, among other strategies, might be vitally important to boosting … Read More

Personality Test: Can It Put Focus in Your Life?

Dec 17, 2018 · Alison Palkhivala · Stress & Anxiety

Have you ever taken a personality test? It's an intriguing idea—you answer a few questions online and come away with insights into your personality, from hidden strengths and weaknesses to your ideal job to your perfect soulmate. In real life, online personality tests can be overblown, and perhaps inconclusive. How … Read More

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