Attaining quality sleep is very important to your physical and emotional health, as well as your personal productivity, for many reasons. Unfortunately, many people find that stress affects their ... Read More

Many people feel overwhelmed by stress and don't know where to begin in leading healthier lives. Too often, stress affects health and leads to unhealthy behaviors and a downward ... Read More

In a recent study published in the September-October issue of Psychosomatic Medicine, researchers from the University of Miami School of Medicine found that women who reported greater levels of anxiety, ... Read More

We know meditation relieves stress and is good for us. Why don't more of us try it or practice regularly? Sadly, meditation can be difficult to master for ... Read More

Is your job putting you under excessive levels of stress? Our work lives take up much of our waking hours, and affect us greatly. This quiz is designed to analyze ... Read More

Do You Feel Good About What You Do? (This Applies To The 'Work' Of Your Life, Whether It Is At A Job, At Home Caring For Children, As A Full-Time ... Read More

Do you find yourself so busy that you're always on edge, don't have enough leisure time, and aren't living the life you feel you were meant to live? You may ... Read More

Most of us experience anxiety and worry about things at times, but at what point does it become excessive? This quick 10-question self test can help you assess your level ... Read More

Concerned about bird flu? You're not alone. The concerns about bird flu and a potential worldwide flu pandemic are very real and should be cause for concern. However, at some ... Read More

Do you worry too much? And how much is too much? To answer these questions, you may need to deepen your understanding of worry, its role in stress, and how ... Read More

From terrorist attacks to traffic, there are many things in life that can affect us but are out of our control. Other things are somewhat within our control, but ... Read More

Acne is common in teens, but adult acne is on the rise. If you're dealing with blemishes again in your 20s, 30s, or beyond, and are wondering about the ... Read More

Clutter--whether the physical clutter of a messy desk, or the mental clutter of an unbalanced life--causes stress. That's why Donna Smallin's book 7 Simple Steps to Unclutter Your Life ... Read More

While there's a wealth of information available about the effects of stress, it can be stressful trying to wade through it all! Here are 10 important facts about the effects ... Read More

Stress can affect your health in significant ways. While this test is not meant to replace an assessment from your doctor, it can give you an idea of whether your ... Read More

Stress is almost a universal experience these days. Here are 25 sound ideas on how to relieve that stress. Try several and find the stress reliever or new stress relief ... Read More

With all the proven benefits that come with a positive frame of mind, it pays to be an optimist! However, it's not always easy to look on the bright ... Read More

Many people would like to get involved in stress management, but don't know where to begin. With all the information and tools out there, where does one start on ... Read More

Do you have a Type A personality? The questions in this test will help you look at obvious and subtle clues in your behavior and patterns that can help you ... Read More

Women face special issues when it comes to stress and wellness. Here are three more entries in the Women and Wellness series of stress management tips. Learn how ... Read More

Many people experience excessive stress in their lives. Many of these people also find themselves too busy for stress management programs--or so they think. Here are some stress relievers for ... Read More

There are many effective stress management tools out there, and they each carry their own benefits and drawbacks. Some carry more benefits than others, but much of the appeal of ... Read More

Studies show that optimists enjoy increased health and longevity, less stress, and are able to persist and succeed where others might quit after a failure. Do you have the tendency ... Read More

You may be getting flu shots, taking vitamins and washing your hands, but practicing stress management techniques is an important and all-natural way to stay healthy during cold and flu ... Read More

New research shows another significant health benefit of stress management: it slows the progression and formation of brain lesions that are considered the hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. The ... Read More