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Stress Reduction

Mind-Body Training In Gaza: Humanitarian Aid On The One-Year Anniversary Of War

James S. Gordon | Posted 12.29.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Palestine, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Yoga, Human Rights, Mind.Body.Soul, West Bank, Gaza, Meditation, Ptsd, Israel, Stress Reduction, Humanitarian Aid, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Living News
James S. Gordon

We have been on a journey," says the psychologist who is leading the final session of Mohammed's mind-body skills group. "Men and women speaking together from their hearts, all finding new friends."

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7 Tips To Release Your Stress In Minutes

The Baietto Brothers | Posted 12.28.2009 | Living

Read More: Balanced Life, The Balanced Life, The Baietto Brothers, Stress Relief, Unplug and Recharge, Innergy, Wellness, Stress Reduction, Living News
The Baietto Brothers

Below are simple and natural techniques that remove stress and put you into a euphoric state of relaxation. They are proven, and best of all you can write your own prescription any time you want.

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What's Your Holiday Stress Level?

beliefnet.com | Posted 12.14.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Holiday Season, Hannukah, Stress Reduction, Christmas, Living News

The flurry of holiday activities can add up to a whole lot of ho-hum for some. Where are you on the seasonal stress-o-meter?...

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Five Steps to Avoid a Holiday Meltdown

Noah St. John | Posted 12.10.2009 | Living

Read More: Forget Perfect, Holiday Season, Afformations, Holiday Stress, Stress Reduction, Affirmations, Christmas, Living News
Noah St. John

Holiday stress is normal. But just because it's normal doesn't mean it's natural. Take a deep breath and follow these five simple steps to lower holiday stress.

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What Maids Teach Us About Physical Health, Life Longevity

Todd Kashdan | Posted 12.04.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Mental Health, Work, Mindfulness, Sex, Work-Life Balance, Physical Exercise, Stress Reduction, Happiness, Positive Thinking, The Secret, Politically Correct, Positive Psychology, Google, Health, Living News
Todd Kashdan

What if maids were made aware that a fitness routine is embedded into their job? Could changing their mindset lead to actual changes in their physical and mental health?

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Banish Holiday Stress With Yoga

health.com | Posted 11.18.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Yoga, Holidays, Holiday Season, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Stretching Exercises, Holiday Stress, Stress Reduction, The Balanced Life, Holiday News, Living News

It seems like all the yoga we do these days is to strengthen our abs and tighten flab, but as we enter the holiday season, we need a great way to rela...

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Unplug and Recharge: How Yoga Can Open Your Heart (VIDEO)

Sara Avant Stover | Posted 11.12.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Health and Wellness, Yoga, Heart, Heart Disease, Sara Avant Stover, Wellness, Health, Stress Reduction, Living News
Sara Avant Stover

Sometimes the circumstances in our lives--relationships, overwhelming emotions, or even the way that we habitually sit and stand--can shut down our hearts.

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Fort Hood: When Stress Kills

Roberta Lee | Posted 11.09.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Psychiatry, Killing Spree, Stress Reduction, Majar Nadal Malik, American Muslims, Ptsd, Anxiety, The Balanced Life, Living News
Roberta Lee

It's beginning to look like our lives are more at stake than we care to acknowledge and if we don't do something different, well...any one of us could be dead sooner than we think.

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How Stressed Are Kids? More Than We Think

usatoday.com | Posted 11.05.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, American Psychological Association, Mental Health, Relationships, Children, Financial Crisis, Psychology, Anxiety, Children's Health, Stress Reduction, Living News

Worrying about school and about their family's finances are causing the most stress for kids, according to the American Psychological Association, whi...

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Unplug and Recharge: Need Energy? Try Yoga! (VIDEO)

Sara Avant Stover | Posted 11.05.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Yoga, Yoga Video, Meditation, Unplug and Recharge, Meditation Practice, Stress Reduction, Wellness, Avant Stover, Living News
Sara Avant Stover

Here's a short 'n sweet meditative yoga flow for you. It's a great way to start your day--or to fit in whenever you need a little pick- me- up.

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How To Live To 100 Years Old

health.com | Posted 12.02.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Aging, The Balanced Life, Exercise, Nutrition, Health, Living, Diet, Stress Reduction, Living News

To hike your odds of hitting 100, focus on what you can do, like loading up on fruits and veggies (add five years), working out five days a week (add ...

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Rest Easy: Retirement (and Money) Can Improve Sleep

LiveScience | Posted 11.02.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Depression, Money, Retirement, Pensions, Financial Stability, Saving Money, Sleep Deprivation, Fatigue, Stress Reduction, Sleep Disorders, Sleep, Living News

It's no secret the stress of work can keep you up at nights. Now research shows that retirement can spur less fitful sleep, at least for people who ar...

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4 Natural Mind-Body Sleep Solutions

health.com | Posted 10.29.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress Management, Stress, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Meditation, Sleep Deprivation, Stress Reduction, Sleep, Relaxation, Living News

Looking for more ways to beat sleep? These natural techniques and devices can help you get a better night's sleep....

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Unplug and Recharge: Remember Who You Are

Sara Avant Stover | Posted 10.27.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress Management, Happiness-Tips, Personal Health, Health, Unplug and Recharge, Stress Reduction, Wellness, Happiness Tips, Happiness, Living News
Sara Avant Stover

On these cold and dark mornings, as the days grow shorter and shorter, I find that I so appreciate the early morning hours. I remember who I am.

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Are Happy Problems Making You Nuts?

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 10.23.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Lisa Earle McLeod, Parenting, Triangle of Truth, Stress Reduction, Self-Help, Living News
Lisa Earle McLeod

"Oh no, too many people showed up, and we ran out of parking spaces." "Groan, we already had three events this weekend, and now we have a fourth. I ...

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Yoga For Insomnia

slideshows.health.com | Posted 10.21.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Pain, Pain Relief, Yoga, Yoga Poses, Insomnia, Sleep Deprivation, Sleep Disorders, Stress Reduction, Benefits of Yoga, Sleep, Living News

The next time you find yourself lying awake at night, grab your yoga mat: Research suggests this ancient form of exercise can help combat insomnia, re...

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Unplug and Recharge: 5 Steps to Overcoming Anxiety

Sara Avant Stover | Posted 10.21.2009 | Living

Read More: Recession Fears, Stress Relief, Meditation, Happiness Tips, Breathing Exercises, Stress Breathing, How to Deal With Anxiety, Stress Reducer, Anxiety, Wellness, Breathing, Stress Reduction, Happiness, Meditation Techniques, Triumph, Living News
Sara Avant Stover

Often those new to meditation feel intimidated by it. They think: how can I ever stop my thoughts? All this is doing is showing me just how crazy I really am!

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Dude...Do Yoga!

Sadie Nardini | Posted 10.12.2009 | Living

Read More: Models, Stress, Yoga, Workout, Personal Health, Sadie Nardini, Dude, Fitness, Men, Weight Loss, Health Care, Beginner, Stress Reduction, Celebrities, Living News
Sadie Nardini

I'm not a dude. However, I teach enough of you to be an expert in GUYS, or the Guy's Unawareness of Yoga Syndrome, which culminates in a few different ways.

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Top 10 Low Stress Jobs

cnn.com | Posted 10.09.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Jobs, The Balanced Life, Stress Reduction, Living News

Great pay and superior growth prospects. Work that's meaningful. Those are some of the qualities we looked for when selecting America's best jobs....

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Open Your Eyes To Sleep Problems

suntimes.com | Janice Lloyd | Posted 10.08.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Sleeplessness, How to Sleep Better, Sleeping Well, Sleeping, Sleep Deprivation, Sleep Disorders, Stress Reduction, Sleep, Living News

In these stressful times, nearly 30 percent of the U.S. population complains of disturbed sleep patterns, according to a survey by the National Sleep ...

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Down With Multitasking

independentmail.com | Independent Mail | Posted 10.08.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress Management, Stress, Setting Goals, Unitasking, Multitasking, Unitask, Multi-Tasking, Goals, Stress Reduction, Living News

At last -- multitasking is going out of style. At least that is the conclusion of a University of Michigan professor who studied the subject and concl...

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Getting To Feel Angry & Letting It Go

Eva M. Selhub, M.D. | Posted 10.05.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Healthy Living, Anger, Positive Thinking, Mind.Body.Soul, Healing, Love, Stress Reduction, Living News
Eva M. Selhub, M.D.

Have you ever felt angry or resentful but have been unable to express it? Perhaps you were fearful of what the consequences may be.

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Are You A High Reactor or a Low Reactor?

Irene Rubaum-Keller | Posted 12.03.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress Management, Stress, Economy, Swine Flu, Weight Loss, Obesity, Stress Reduction, Binge Eating, David Letterman, Cortisol, Living News
Irene Rubaum-Keller

When we are stressed we release a substance called cortisol. If you are driving and the car in front of you stops short, you get a shot of cortisol that prepares you for "fight or flight".

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How Working Mothers Handle Life: Pew Study

Pew Social & Demographic Trends | Kim Parker | Posted 12.01.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Happiness, Women's Issues, Family Values, Working Mothers, Working Women, Women in Business, Working Families, Stress Reduction, Family, Working Moms, Gender Roles, Living News

Working mothers in particular are ambivalent about whether full-time work is the best thing for them or their children; they feel the tug of family mu...

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How to Deal with Stress in the Recession

James S. Gordon | Posted 11.30.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Meditation, Complementary Medicine, Stress Relief, Economic Recession, Anxiety, Recession, Stress Reduction, Living News
James S. Gordon

I have been practicing psychiatry for 40 years, but I've never seen this much stress and worry about economic well-being and the future. I've found there are simple strategies for helping people cope.

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