These are very trying times. We’re all stressed out. There’s little we can do to avoid it. But some folks are more stressed than others. According to a recent survey, Tennessee is the most stressed state in the US. I should be surprised, but I’m not. Money, work, health, and family are all factors that…
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I’ve always had empathy for those who have insomnia. My father has suffered for as long as I can remember. Most of his was stress-related. Fortunately, I never had to worry about it until recently. While I didn’t always sleep well, I never had issues falling asleep. But lately, that’s changed. I’ve experienced numerous periods…
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We all know that sitting all day can cause serious health issues. But what options are available when you work in an office and spend most of your day tethered to a computer? A recently published study has found a simple solution to help reduce the effects of sitting…
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No matter how hard we try, stress is hard, if not impossible, to avoid. But now, some researchers say everyday stress can be a good thing. Of course, everyone’s tolerance levels are different. So that makes it difficult to say how much is okay for each of us…
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A recent study tells us that stress at work can be a good thing. This research claims that we need to search for positive stress. When I saw a story online about this study, I had to read it a few times before it made sense. Something like a challenging project is an example of…
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The last few years have been stressful for almost all of us. Researchers believe where we live plays into our mood and mental health. So they’ve been putting together data to figure out the happiest state across the U.S. It shouldn’t surprise you that it’s Hawaii. But where the rest of the states rank says…
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Everyone is stressed out. And it doesn’t seem to be getting better. Sure, COVID-19 had a lot to do with it. But, I think there’s something more we need to consider. There’s been too much change throughout the world over the last few years. And many people can’t handle it…
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For many people, getting gray hair is just one item you have to deal with as you age. Of course, some say that gray hair is better than the alternative. But did you know that stress can impact your hair color? And if you think it doesn’t work in reverse, you might be surprised…
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With all that society has been through in recent years, we must all find some diversions. At the beginning of the pandemic, it was baking bread and adult coloring books. But now, for some people, the silly things that keep them occupied are getting rather bizarre…
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We all handle stress differently. Things that bother me, may or may not bother you. And how stress affects us is also for everyone. Researchers have long known that anxiety can cause gray hair, but recently they have also finally proven that it can cause…
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