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Don’t Bite Me! Teeth Grinding: Why You Do It and How to Stop

Sep 12, 2018 · Shandley McMurray · Stress & Anxiety

Ever awakened with a splitting headache or an ache in your jaw? Has your bedmate accused you of making squeaking or crunching noises while you sleep? You could be one of millions who suffer from sleep bruxism (a.k.a. nighttime teeth grinding), one of the most common sleep disorders. While occasional … Read More

Transcendental Meditation Can Reduce Stress and Improve Your Health

Sep 7, 2018 · Shandley McMurray · Stress & Anxiety

Think meditation is all about banishing outside thoughts, focusing on internal struggles, and listening to someone calmly guide you toward a state of relaxation? Think again. Transcendental meditation, or TM, is a widely practiced, highly effective form of repose that involves none of these things. Yes, you sit quietly with … Read More

Mindfulness Exercises: 3 Ways to Find Peace

Sep 6, 2018 · Lisa Cantkier · Stress & Anxiety

The practice of mindfulness—an essential part of Buddhist meditation—has become increasingly popular in Western society in recent years. Essentially, mindfulness is the ability to stay present in the moment without the intrusion of unwanted thoughts while being able to construct thoughts that are non-judgmental. Mindfulness and mindfulness exercises have been … Read More

What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? It Can Help You to Sleep Better, Manage Pain, Lose Weight, and Feel More Calm

Jul 24, 2018 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

Do you talk down to yourself? Do you find that you often talk yourself out of doing something because you might get embarrassed, don’t think you can do it, or are worried about the outcome? Do you find yourself focusing on how a health condition is holding you back? Negative … Read More

Feeling “Hangry”? It’s Real, So Steer Clear of the Hungry-Angry Among Us

Jul 19, 2018 · Shandley McMurray · Stress & Anxiety

Two days before I was assigned this story, my husband demanded that I eat breakfast. He’s not usually one to tell me to do something (he learned 22 years ago that ordering me around doesn’t end well). In this case, however, he knew it was in our family’s best interest … Read More

Finding the Best Antidepressants for Anxiety

Jun 19, 2018 · Susan Jimison Vitek · Stress & Anxiety

People who struggle with feelings of anxiety frequently turn to medications to help ease their symptoms. However, the large number of medications and their varying characteristics can sometimes make it challenging to find the one most likely to restore normal mood with a minimum of side effects. We asked a … Read More

Meditation—Your Best Defense Against “Monkey Mind”

Jun 5, 2018 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Stress & Anxiety

Meditation can sharpen your concentration, help you become more resilient in times of stress, persevere during trying times, teach you to love more deeply, and experience greater joy and peace. All that from just sitting there? Yes. And more. Like so many things in life, it’s easier said than done. … Read More

Is Sitting Bad for You? How to Stop Anxiety By Sitting Less

May 23, 2018 · UHN Staff · Stress & Anxiety

Have you ever noticed that you feel worse after a long day spent sitting at your desk, lazing around the house, or attending long meetings compared to a day spent up on your feet and active? Personally, I feel terrible when I get to the end of the day and … Read More

What Is Mindfulness, and How Does It Make a Difference?

Apr 26, 2018 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Stress & Anxiety

It’s a term that's bandied about frequently these days, but you might wonder, "Exactly what is mindfulness?" At its core, it’s the ability to stay present in moment. That means being able to focus, and to be aware of what's happening right now. For example, right now, you're reading these … Read More

Does Claustrophobia Put You in a Panic? Here’s How to Handle It

Mar 18, 2018 · Dawn Bialy · Stress & Anxiety

Have you ever felt panic attack symptoms brought on simply by being in an enclosed space—an airplane, a train heading into a tunnel, even the back seat of a car? If so, then you may already know that claustrophobia is a specific type of anxiety disorder. For some people, it’s … Read More

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