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Feeling overwhelmed? Research shows that there are a number of simple things you can do for quick doses of stress-relieving happiness. Call someone far away that you’d like to hear from. A British study found that regular contact with 10 or more friends significantly increases happiness and even lengthens life! Reach out to a good friend you …
Calm. Comfortable. Quiet. This is the type of environment you should cultivate in your bedroom for the best night’s sleep. Keep it cool. Your body temperature naturally drops as you sleep, so cooling down your room will speed up the process of nodding off. It’s different for everyone, but sleep experts recommend setting your thermostat …
Odds are, you’re no stranger to stress. It’s a basic part of life and a natural reaction to danger, challenges, and nerves. While some stress is to be expected, the longer stress lasts, the more dangerous it can be for both the mind and body. Chronic stress can weaken the immune system, increase risk for …
Hobbies won’t magically cure your depression but healthy habits can help you regain some control over your feelings and thoughts. Becoming more involved and active will restore some strength, self-awareness, and happiness. In short, hobbies help you cope. 1. Take care of a living thing. Depression convinces you that you don’t matter. Your own brain …
One of the biggest problems women have with taking oral contraceptives is remembering to take the pill every day at the same day. Oral contraceptives are most effective if you take them at the same time every single day. It’s a challenge to take any daily medication perfectly. In a study of young women using …
Lose weight. Get organized. Spend less, save more. These are the new year resolutions you’re heard a million times. Fitness and financial goals are important, but what about your sexual health? Ignoring your sexual health could have serious ramifications. All the other resolutions are pointless if a risky sex life compromises your health. This year, …
Take an outdoor walk at least once a week. A regular dose of nature and physical activity is sure to elevate your mood. Research shows that outdoor walks can actually alleviate some symptoms of depression. Keep a journal. Writing out your thoughts is a great way to empty your mind of negative energy and to …
Carrie Fisher is best known for her role as the heroine Princess Leia in the original Star Wars trilogy, recently reprised in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. She’s also a hero to the bipolar community, rebelling against mental illness stigma and fighting for more funding to treat mental illness. Fisher was born to celebrity parents …
An estimated 44 million Americans are unpaid family caregivers. Some caregivers look after a child with special needs, others take after a frail senior. Caregivers spend an average of 20 hours per week providing for their loved ones. It’s a challenging responsibility that comes with a lot of stress and not much rest or thanks. …
Sleep, like diet and regular physical activity, is an important key to your health. Poor sleep can impede performance on the job or at school, slow reaction time while driving, and increase risk for chronic conditions like heart disease. If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep throughout the night, you may have insomnia. …
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