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Health Hazards of Noise Pollution

What is noise pollution? Noise pollution is defined as an “unwanted or disturbing sound.” It can include any sounds from traffic and construction sites to residential noise (like neighbors) and social noise (from firecrackers or concerts). The EPA notes that many people do not think that noise pollution is harmful as air or water pollution, but…
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Does Stress Make You Ugly?

Stress takes a toll on beauty. Many of us take complicated steps in order to look younger and retain our youth. However, many of us overlook one important step: reducing our chronic stress, which can have great consequences on our appearance. The worldwide cosmetic industry is worth about $382 billion. While this is a staggering…
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What is the Medical Practice of Sticking Pins in Your Body to Release Stress?

Acupuncture treatment is an integrative medical approach to healing various conditions in the mind and body. This practice involves inserting thin needles into the skin or tissue at specific places on the body to move healing energy throughout the body. Acupuncture originated in China but is now commonly used in Western alternative medicine. Acupuncture is…
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Insomnia

Insomnia is a global problem that is affecting the mental and physical health of millions of people. Learn helpful tips to help overcome your sleepless nights.

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Stress Training Can Help Cancer Patients

Patients who have been diagnosed with cancer have a lot of stress to deal with—they have to focus on their health, while making the necessary changes to their everyday life. Many doctors recommend that cancer patients take stress management steps in order to cope, and studies now show that those who do take stress training…
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Effects of Stress

Health Effects of Stress Stress is a natural and essential part of life. Our stress response is designed to protect and preserve our lives. Our bodies are constantly responding to positive and negative stress. Positive stress motivates and drives us. Negative stress affects our physical and mental health and can rob us from experiencing real happiness. If you…
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Art Therapy Can Better Your Health

Art in itself is very therapeutic; therefore, it comes as no surprise that art therapy is a popular form of mental health treatment. Engaging the creative side of your brain on a regular basis will help you relax and may even benefit your health. What is Art Therapy? What is art therapy? It’s an established…
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Age Mindfully

We all get older, but sometimes our lifestyle choices can lead us to age prematurely. Fortunately, there are a few Mindful steps you can take to end your premature aging. Everyone desires to age gracefully, but it isn’t always easy. The range of anti-aging products continues to expand as more and more people search for…
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Measles on the Rise in the U.S.

Since the measles epidemic in Disneyland, there have been a lot of discussions about vaccinating or not vaccinating kids. No matter your stance, there’s no denying that the rise of measles in the U.S. is dangerous. U.S. Measles Epidemic The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the worldwide number of deaths due to measles has…
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Different Balls That Can Lower Your Stress

Stress balls are common tools for stress relief, especially in offices. However, they aren’t the only kind of balls that can reduce stress. There are many other Mindful tools that can help lower your stress. Stress Balls Stress balls are made from a variety of materials, like rubber or foam, and they come in a…
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