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10 Ways to Naturally Reduce Anxiety
By Anita Murray | April 03, 2023 | Staff
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7 Tips for Building a Daily Meditation Practice
Ever tried to pick up a new habit or teach yourself a new skill? You likely realized early on that daily practice was key to succe...
By: Crystal Raypole | April 12, 2023 | Medically reviewed by Timothy J. Legg, PhD, PsyD
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3 Guided Meditations To Practice
Practice these guided meditations regularly to reduce stress and increase mindfulness: ...
By Melodie Krecisz | April 11, 2023 | Staff
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10 Ways to Naturally Reduce Anxiety
Some anxiety is a typical part of life. It’s a byproduct of living in a busy world. Anxiety isn’t all bad, though. It makes you a...
By: Annette McDermott | February 28, 2023 | Edited By Melissa Lee and Julia Stevenson. Medically reviewed by Bethany Juby, PsyD. Copy edited by Jen Anderson.
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8 Ways to Embrace Self-Love and Thank Your Body
Saying “thank you” to others is something you learn at an early age. But how often do you thank yourself? Saying “thank you” to y...
By: Lauren McAulay | August 11, 2020
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Yes, You Can (and Should) Give Yourself a Hug
Hugs can provide a lot of comfort. They can help you feel closer to someone you care about, whether that’s a partner, friend...
By: Crystal Raypole | June 16, 2020 | Timothy J. Legg, PhD, PsyD
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14 Mindfulness Tricks to Reduce Anxiety
Anxiety can mentally exhaust you and have real impacts on your body. But before you get anxious about being anxious, know tha...
By: Mandy Ferreira | February 11, 2020
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Love Your Heart
February isn’t only about celebrating Valentine’s Day, it’s also National heart month. According to the Centers for Disease...
By: Mary Arguelles | February 09, 2023
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10 Simple Ways to Relieve Stress
Tips to manage stressful situations It might surprise you to learn that biological stress is a fairly recent discovery. It wasn’t...
By: Nathan Reese | July 03, 2019 | Timothy J. Legg, PhD, PsyD
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Brain ‘Clutter’: What It Is and How It Can Impact Memory as You Age
Researchers say one reason older adults sometimes have trouble remembering things is that there is an abundance of memories and in...
By: Moira McCarthy | February 15, 2022
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Manage Stress: Healthy Actions
You can breathe easier knowing you have the tools to manage your stress with simple, quick-relief actions. You may notice the sam...
By Melodie Krecisz | April 18, 2023 | Staff
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23 Ways to Revamp Your Nighttime Routine
Trouble sleeping? You’re not alone. About 1 in 3 adults in the United States get less sleep than they should. In the mi...
By: Crystal Raypole | September 23, 2020
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How to Gain Control of Emotional Eating
Sometimes the strongest food cravings hit when you're at your weakest point emotionally. You may turn to food for comfort - consci...
By: Staff | February 17, 2021 | Mayo Clinic
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How to Be Happy: 27 Habits to Add to Your Routine
Regardless of your version of true happiness, living a happier, more satisfied life is within reach. A few tweaks to your regular ...
By: Ann Pietrangelo | July 13, 2022 | Medically Reviewed by Lori Lawrenz, PsyD
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6 Tips for Building Trust in Yourself
Trust can help bring us closer to other people. Trusting others, such as family members and friends, can reassure us that we’ll be...
By: Erica Cirino | July 19, 2018 | Timothy J. Legg, PhD, PsyD
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Your Relationship with Money Is Affecting Your Health
Chances are, stress and anxiety about money are a part of your daily life. From rent and mortgage payments to health expenses and ...
By: Cathy Cassata | July 18, 2017
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9 Natural Ways to Boost Your Energy Levels
If you find yourself feeling sluggish, having difficulty staying awake, or chugging multiple cups of coffee just to make it to lun...
By: Rachael Link, MS, RD | November 25, 2022 | Kim Rose-Francis RDN, CDCES, CNSC, LD
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7 Morning Stretches to Start Your Day
Including some stretching in your daily morning routine can help energize you for the day. That could mean you can skip that coffe...
By: Gretchen Stelter | August 26, 2020 | Peggy Pletcher, M.S., R.D.L.D., CDE
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How to Make a Self-Care Checklist That Actually Works for You
Life doesn’t always proceed smoothly, to put it mildly. When challenges you face prove difficult to handle, it can tax your emotio...
By: Crystal Raypole | July 13, 2020 | Janet Brito, Ph.D., LCSW, CST
