Aging and Stress
Chronic stress can accelerate the aging process, which in turn can cause more stress. Learn how you can reduce stress and live a longer, happier, and healthier life.
Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
Chronic stress can accelerate the aging process, which in turn can cause more stress. Learn how you can reduce stress and live a longer, happier, and healthier life.
Now, more than ever, we are worrying ourselves sick! Constant worrying eventually leads to anxiety and directly impacts your mental and physical health. Compulsive worrying stops us from working effectively. It has physical effects such as rapid pulse, trembling, dry mouth, chest pains, digestive problems, headaches, insomnia, and more. Compulsive worrying also causes emotional and behavioral…
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The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reports that 15 million Americans undergo surgery every year. Preparing for the surgery can be a daunting task, but the worry doesn’t end there. To ensure that the operation is a success having a healthy surgery recovery is key. Unfortunately, for many Americans, this is easier said than…
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Serenity is the opposite of stress. Learn a few simple practices that scientific research has proved lowers blood pressure, lowers your heart rate, gives you an immune boost and reduces the stress hormones in your body. These practices also help your body produce calming healing hormones that de-stress the mind and body. A short meditation.…
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Today, people are traveling thousands of miles to see today’s solar eclipse, a rare natural phenomenon. It’s a must-see event that no one wants to miss out on, but precautions are necessary. With August being a national month of awareness for eye health, it’s important that we don’t take the eye safety warnings of scientists…
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Research tells us exercise produces relaxing hormones such as endorphins, in the body, which reduces stress. Exercising decreases your risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, insomnia, Alzheimers, obesity, depression, and stress disorders. Science tells us exercise lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, gets more oxygen to the brain, causes endorphins to be released and has…
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The recent suicide of 12-year-old Mallory Grossman has shocked and devastated not only Mallory’s family and her community but people like me from around the world. Her parents disclosed that their daughter died following months of being bullied by classmates both online and in person. I was brokenheartedly watching the television, with tears streaming down…
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Acne is a common problem, not just for teens, but for adults as well. It’s said that 85 percent of teenagers and over 40 million people in the U.S. suffer from acne. There are plenty of medicines as well as home remedies for acne out there. Want to know how to clear up acne? Listed…
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When you’re feeling down or blue, the wise words from a motivational figure or personal hero can truly turn things around for you. Last month, we featured three Mindful quotes from George Sand, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and Betty Friedan. Listed below are three more inspirational happy aging quotes. 3 More Mindful and Happy Aging Quotes …
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Everyone retires, but not everyone is emotional or financially prepared. According to a 2011 AARP survey, 43 percent of older Americans said they were ready to retire and 41 percent said that they were not. There are many reasons for why older Americans are cautious when it comes to planning for retirement, from financial concerns…
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