Eating well, regular exercise and stress reduction can treat depression a new study suggests, in fact within 3 months 73% of those with depression were no longer depressed.
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Posted on Mon, 8 Mar 10
Anger management might save your life
Anger has been linked to an increased risk of fatal heart disease, however research has been paradoxical. In some studies anger increased risk while in others it was protective. Theses difference may be due to differences in how anger is expressed, whether it is a constructive adaptation to a problem, or simply used to blame others.
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Posted on Mon, 1 Feb 10
Practical tips for mindfulness meditation
Stress is a leading cause of ill health and poor quality of life causing symptoms as diverse as mood changes and insomnia to heart disease and obesity (1). The regular practice of mindfulness meditation is intended to increase physical and mental relaxation, reduce stress, improve emotional stability and enhance concentration (2).
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Posted on Thu, 8 Oct 09
Stress leaves footprints on your brain
While many people feel they must maintain their stressful lives it is important to consider the long-term effects of chronic stress, one of the most important of which is arguably the gradual destruction of our brain. The wear and tear of chronic stress over time is known to insidiously destroy vital brain structures and impair our cognitive function (1). This brain melt down may eventually lead to the development of depression and dementia including Alzheimers disease later in life (2).
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Posted on Thu, 8 Oct 09
Practical tips for breathing to reduce stress
Shallow breathing may lead to tension and fatigue. Breathing with your diaphragm tends to reduce stress and improve energy. Abdominal breathing, also known as diaphragmatic breathing, is a powerful way to decrease stress by activating relaxation centres in the brain. The abdominal expansion causes negative pressure to pull blood into the chest, improving the venous flow of blood back to the heart.
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Posted on Fri, 21 Aug 09
Build a better brain
Increase your brain size. Improve your mood, cognitive function and emotional stability. Reverse depression and anxiety. Reduce the effects of stress and protect against dementia. These promises may sound as if from a science fiction novel but they are not. Certain nutrients have the power to achieve all of these, unfortunately many of us are missing out on the profound health benefits because we are not getting nearly enough from our diet (1).
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