Browsing: Stress

Coherent breathing is a form of breathing that involves taking long slow breaths at a rate of about five per…

While most mental health practitioners probably wouldn’t advise people spend more time with their smartphones, there are some apps that…

Key Takeaways Lavender oil can boost mood and reduce anxiety symptoms.Other essential oils often recommended for stress relief include bergamot,…

What Happens When Stress Gets Out of Control? It’s natural to feel stress in response to life’s challenges and demands.…

Key Takeaways Stress can cause weight gain by increasing the hormone cortisol, which slows metabolism and makes it hard to…

As a dietitian with a background in naturopathic medicine, I use functional medicine approaches to addressing chronic illness from the…

Key Takeaways Stress can cause lightheadedness because it disrupts the body’s balance system. Stress hormones affect the inner ear, making…

When I first started out as a certified trainer, experienced trainers would oftentimes warn me against incorporating leg extensions. They…

Decades of research now show that chronic stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma directly affect cardiovascular outcomes. These factors influence inflammation,…

Ever since Keith, 39, from Kansas, was in a car accident in 2023, he has lived with “pretty much constant…