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I’m on the fence about making New Year’s resolutions. On one hand, it seems like a good idea to set a new goal and a new year seems like the time for a fresh start; on the other hand, if I don’t follow through and make these things happen, I have come up short. I…
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End-of-the-year projects, reports, final exams, holiday pressures and expectations. On top of all of this we often become sick. How does stress impact our health? “The increased cortisol level induces likelihood of infection during the holidays,” said Dr. Robert Hasty, assistant professor of internal medicine at Nova Southeastern University’s medical school. Cortisol is a natural…
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When you are grieving, when you have pain, when your life is not going the way you had hoped or thought that it would it can be hard to be thankful. That is the time when gratitude can help the most. Yes being grateful has positive health benefits. According to a November 2011 Harvard Health…
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Often the workplace can be a stressful environment. One way to deal with daily stress is by taking a few minutes throughout the day to pause and relax. Harvard Health Publications suggest that techniques such as deep breathing, visualization, and meditation can evoke a state of rest and release. Doing them can slow your heartbeat,…
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Do you ever have difficulty relaxing? Sometimes in the middle of a stressful day it is hard thinking of ways to feel more peaceful. Here is a list of 10 ways that I have found helpful. BREATHE Take time throughout your day to take 3 deep breaths. PAUSE When you are feeling stressed pause and use your…
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