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How dehydration may secretly stress us out
Low water intake can be more problematic than leaving you feeling thirsty. Turns out that drinking sufficient amounts of water is good for more than just keeping us hydrated; it may make us more resilient to stress. In a lab experiment published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, young adults aged 18 to 35 who…
Stress Management for Busy Schedules
Stress in a Busy Season As October winds down, many people feel the weight of competing demands. Work projects pile up, school calendars get crowded, and seasonal responsibilities from holidays to family gatherings add pressure. While a certain level of stress is normal, chronic stress can take a toll on health, increasing risks for cardiovascular…
Eating Comfort Food for Stress Increases Cravings
When people combine stress with calorie-dense “comfort food”, it can spark brain changes that heighten cravings for poor-quality foods.
Mental Health in Children: Yoga to the Rescue
Poor mental health is detrimental to the development and well-being of children. Can yoga for children help improve symptoms?
Virtual Stress Reduction
A recent study shows that viewing a virtual illusion of exercising from a first-person perspective can stimulate feelings of stress reduction.
Nature Walks Reduce Stress
If you offer nature activities, be sure to promote the relaxation rewards and not just physical benefits, since nature walks reduce stress.
Resilience From Exercise Competency
Research shows that feelings of competence may facilitate an individual’s ability to optimize the resilience gained from physical activity.
Stress Physiology
We all intuitively understand the growing and widespread impact of stress on mental health, but stress physiology is just as deleterious.
Research-Based Yoga for Seniors
If you’d like to elevate your fitness services, adding yoga for seniors will set you apart and help your older clients even more.
Question of the Month: Should We Treat Stress to Eat Better?
Pent-up angst could be another reason why so many people eat poorly, providing more proof that we should treat stress to eat better.
Turn Up Mindful Exercise to Turn Down Stress
Research on coronavirus-related stress suggests a link between exercise and stress: those who keep movement up have better mental health outcomes.
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