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Anxiety and Relationships: Seven Tips to Improve Communication February 10, 2014 . 4 Comments
Communication is an important aspect of relationships, which can be incredibly complicated. Being in love doesn’t automatically lead to understanding or responding ideally to another ... Read More
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Study Confirms: Sharing Shared Feelings Reduces Stress February 4, 2014 . 5 Comments
So, if you’re stressed about something in life—whether it’s an upcoming presentation or performance, or a trip to an unfamiliar territory, or a big party you’re responsible ... Read More
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Feeling Depressed? Fatigued? Anxious? Probiotics May Help January 28, 2014 . 5 Comments
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” -Hippocrates Intestinal health has been linked to several aspects of our overall health and well-being. This is largely due to ... Read More
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When It’s Cold and Dark and You Hate Everything January 14, 2014 . 9 Comments
On January 7, all 50 of the United States were suffering; an arctic blast, called a polar vortex, was freezing us out. Many places were buried in snow. The weather news kept playing scary ... Read More
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‘Touching Strangers’ Project Breaks Down Barriers January 10, 2014 . 5 Comments
Since 2007, Richard Renaldi, a photographer based in New York City, has been exploring what happens when he pairs carefully selected strangers together for intimate, impromptu photo shoots ... Read More
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Excessive Work Linked to Compulsive Internet Use January 9, 2014 . 6 Comments
For many people, the Internet has become such a normal part of everyday life that checking email, engaging with people via social media profiles, watching YouTube videos, and streaming ... Read More
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Mapping Emotional Sensations Shows Cross-Cultural Similarities January 8, 2014 . 5 Comments
Emotions are typically perceived as sensations in various parts of the body. Happiness may feel light and energetic, while sadness may feel heavy and devoid of energy, and anxiety often ... Read More
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Saying, ‘I Am Excited!’ May Ease Performance Anxiety January 1, 2014 . 4 Comments
For anyone who has ever had to speak before a crowd, take a test, or perform in public, the experience of shaky, sweaty, heart-palpitating performance anxiety may be a familiar one. People ... Read More
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The Power of Touch in the Face of Fear December 23, 2013 . 4 Comments
In the dark days of winter, it is not uncommon for existential concerns to creep in and consume the worried mind. Thoughts of family members, significant others, and friends who have passed ... Read More
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A Holiday Blueprint for Tackling Trauma and Anxiety December 12, 2013 . 13 Comments
Although the holidays can be a happy and exciting time for some, for others it is a time of dread, feeling overwhelmed and anxious, and wishing it would just be over already. This can be ... Read More
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Mindfulness Meditation Reduces Stress, Inflammation, and Burnout December 11, 2013 . 3 Comments
Meditation makes people feel good—or in most cases, better than they were feeling prior to entering a meditative pose. Mindfulness practice, in particular, has gotten quite a bit ... Read More
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Children and Parents: ‘If You’re OK, I’m OK’ December 11, 2013 . 5 Comments
Many families have developed a multigenerational pattern where children learn at an early age that it is their job to make sure that a parent does not have to experience intolerable feelings ... Read More