Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
Just Two Daily Drinks Increases Your Risk of Death A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis reveals drinking a daily glass of wine may not be so healthy. The researchers analyzed data from more than 400,000 people ages 18 to 85. Their research found that consuming one to two drinks…
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For centuries, apples have symbolized love. And it’s our love for these delicious fruits that have made October, the peak of harvesting season, National Apple Month. Apple Facts We’ve been celebrating apples in America since 1904, with a National Apple Week. And in 1996, the week was upgraded to National Apple Month. Tree Top statistics…
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Feeling alone? Suffering from heart health symptoms? Reaching out to friends can help both issues. Studies on the benefits of friendships show that being with friends increases a person’s oxytocin hormone levels. That’s the power of friendship! In short, the value of friendship is essential for better health. Studies also show that isolation decreases immune…
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As the temperatures drop and the days get shorter it is usual to feel a bit blue, but when these feelings become overwhelming and last for days on end you may be suffering from something else: depression. Depression Awareness Month October is Depression Awareness Month and it’s important for us to realize how many people are…
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Research studies have been commissioned by the University of Essex on Eco therapy. Eco therapy is about getting outdoors and becoming active in a natural environment as a way of boosting mental health. The research findings are fascinating. This study showed: 71 percent of participants reported decreased levels of depression after a walk in nature.…
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Play is the “brain candy” that dissolves stress. Play is hardwired into our genes. The benefits of play and laughter in overcoming and preventing stress are numerous. Halloween is the PLAY holiday Laughter is Internal Jogging Laughter is “internal jogging” and studies show laughing lowers blood pressure, reduces stress hormones, boosts your immune function and…
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Thousands of women today are working with breast cancer. It impacts their personal and professional lives (especially with cancer discrimination). This October, in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’ve listed some Mindful tips for dealing with breast cancer treatment at the office. According to the American Cancer Society, female breast cancer incidence rates have decreased since…
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and during this time, I urge women to re-evaluate the stress in their lives. Learn how stress compromises your immune response, affects cancer and other serious diseases. Studies continually support the theory that stress may promote cancer development. Evidence is accumulating that chronic stress is linked with developing certain…
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Mammograms aren’t the only way to safeguard yourself against breast cancer. Reducing your stress is also important for your health. In fact, studies show a connection between stress and cancer, specifically stress and breast cancer. Stress and Breast Cancer According to the American Cancer Society, “regular screening with mammograms does help reduce the death rate…
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During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I urge women to re-evaluate the stress in their lives. Learn how stress compromises your immune response, affects cancer and other serious diseases. Studies continually support the theory that stress may promote cancer development. Evidence is accumulating that chronic stress is linked with developing certain kinds of cancer. Some studies…
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