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What are the physical effects of stress?
Some of your physical ailments could be linked to plain old-fashioned stress. Headaches? Backaches? Diarrhea? The flu? Stress does more damage than you think.
STRESS MANAGEMENT
Practicing good stress management helps to reduce the harmful physical and mental effects that stress and anxiety can have on the body. Learn about effective methods for stress management.
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Introduction to Guided ImageryGuided imagery is a general term for techniques suggesting or relying on the imagination to guide or assist in the healing process. Learn how such techniques may prove useful in treating conditions like pain, anxiety and tissue recovery. See more »
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Meditation Helps Depression As Much As Drugs
We've written about the benefits of meditation many times, showing how it improves visual perception, can help with disease, and helps people in jail manage anger. Here's some more on that. See more »
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Stress In the Workplace
Stress in the workplace is a major health concern for countless Americans, especially with the increase in downsizing and lay-offs, causing many to fear losing their jobs. Learn to reduce the harmful effects of stress in the workplace. See more »
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Stress Management Techniques to Help You Fall Asleep
Stress can keep you awake at night, turning problems over and over in your mind in a frustrating, endless loop. If you’re ever going to sleep well, you have to take steps to manage your stress and keep it from interfering with your rest. See more »
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Summer Stress Syndrome
What is summer stress syndrome and how can I avoid getting it? Find out why individuals get summer stress syndrome in this article. See more »
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Think Your Life Is Stressful? See if You're Right
This test helps you identify the sources and amount of stress you encounter in your life. Learn to assess and relieve the harmful effects of stress. See more »
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Tips for Relaxing in a Hot Bath
While few doctors would prescribe it as treatment, a hot bath can help you relax and reduce stress, which we know is important in disease prevention. Learn about the health benefits of relaxing in a hot bath. See more »
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Caregivers: Take Care of Yourselves!
Whether you care for children, aging parents, relatives, or anyone else, the job of a caregiver is unique. Learn what it takes to be a caregiver with the information in this article. See more »
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Create the Spa Experience at Home!
Nothing says relaxation like a day at the spa, but you can save time and money by creating a near-professional spa experience in your own home. Learn to create the spa experience at home to give yourself a little rest and relaxation. See more »
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Defining Meditation
Meditation is any activity that calms the fluctuations of the mind, including prayer. Learn how incorporating meditation in your daily routine can help ease and focus your mind. See more »
