Stress isn’t good for your health, pure and simple, and research continues to prove it. The latest study links chronic stress with weight gain and difficulty losing weight. According to the study, which tracked more than 2,500 men and women ages 54 and older for more than a decade, levels of cortisol (appropriately nicknamed “the […]
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hat’s a great way to bond with your baby, create a nurturing environment conducive to their development – and keep their stress levels low? Breastfeed them. While research supports various physical health benefits for both mother and child, including a reduced risk of ear and respiratory infections, sudden infant death syndrome, allergies, obesity and diabetes, […]
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]tress is a buzzword in health and wellness circles these days, as research and experience provide increasing evidence of the profound life and health consequences. Whether work-, home-, relationship- or just plain life-related, stress can weigh us down and impact every aspect of our existence. Combating stress before it starts is key to managing it, […]
GEORGIANNA DONADIO, D.C. PhD [dropcap]I[/dropcap]T IS CURRENTLY REPORTED that two out of three adults are either overweight or obese, and the numbers continue to climb. As a result, statistics demonstrate that a significant portion of our population is being diagnosed with chronic conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease. Even more shocking is that we […]
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hy does procrastination cause stress? Another common yet pervasive source of stress in modern society is procrastination, or habitually putting off the completion of tasks. Procrastination is considered a stressor because it often causes delays and forces people to cram at the last minute. Procrastination consequently leads to even more stressful situations. Procrastination can take […]
