Topic: stress

The Type Of Stress That’s Actually Good For You

“Stress can be something that makes you better, but it is a question of how much, how long and how you interpret or perceive it.”
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Complaint Free April: Why It’s Easier For Me To Complain Than Do Something About My Health & Weight

If you’ve been following my dear colleague’s Complaint Free April posts, you know the deal: Carrie, and now plenty of readers and ourselves, are attempting to stop complaining so much, as it winds up just increasing stress and frustrations. Even though it may make us feel better or even help us bond with others, it’s still not a healthy way of releasing stress. Unfortunately, I definitely have a bad habit of complaining versus doing — especially with regard to my health. More »

The Best Stress-Busting Restorative Yoga Poses

There are some stressors you can control in life, and others you can’t. But there are things you can do to aid relaxation and a calmer state of mind (which in turn benefits your body)–like restorative yoga. Here are six gentle yoga poses that can help reduce stress. More »

Got Stress-Induced Stomachaches?

I am the type of person who gets stressed out when she can’t fix a problem right away or would rather work all night than wake up with things not totally done the next morning. I feel constant fear of letting people down, feeling irresponsible and making mistakes; as a result, I get a rather remarkable number of stomachaches. So what can help this neverending cycle? More »

You Already Know Working Too Much Is Bad For Your Happiness, But It’s Also Bad For Your Heart

Burned out on your job? You may have a higher risk of heart disease. A new study from Tel Aviv University linked job burnout with coronary heart disease (CHD), a buildup of plaque in the arteries which can lead to heart attacks and other heart problems. More »

Depressed? See The Heart Doctor (Or Perhaps A Psychocardiologist)

If you’re suffering from depression, it’s highly unlikely you’d see a cardiologist about it—but maybe you should. Some 30% to 50% of clinically depressed individuals are also likely to develop cardiovascular disease, according to psychiatrist Angelos Halaris. And 60% of heart disease patients suffer from clinical depression. More »

Why Are Twentysomethings So Stressed Out?

Nearly everyone I know is stressed out. Old, young, in between: everybody feels stressed on a regular basis. With the economy the way it is, all the terrible things going on in the world and just plain daily frustrations at work and home, keeping calm can be difficult. More »

Morning Links: What Happens To Your Body When You’re Stressed

• Reboot your breakfast with this Strawberry Almond Protein Dream Smoothie recipe. (Well+Good NYC)

• 5 total body moves you can do with a mat. (FitSugar)

• 10 scary effects of stress on your body. (HuffPost Healthy Living)

• A love letter to Starbucks baristas who get it right.. (The Frisky)

• Video: Do these 5 yoga moves to beat depression. (Intent)

• Coming out lowers stress–both mental and physical. (Your Tango)