Meditation and Health
What is meditation? Do you ever feel like your brain is too stuffed with thoughts? Between the errands that you need to do tomorrow, the
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Managing Stress
We all know what stress feels like. The jittery stomach and sweaty palms when you walk into an important job interview. The soaring blood pressure
Road Rage: When Stress Hits the Highway
In Truckee, California, 25-year-old Timothy Brooks flew into a rage after another car cut him off on the highway. He followed the offending car to
Multitasking and Stress
In this high-tech, high-pressure age, multitasking has become a national pastime. No matter where we are or what we’re doing, we can always add one
Coping with Infertility
When getting pregnant doesn’t happen easily, it may come as a surprise. But when pregnancy is unattainable after repeated fertility treatments, the stress can precipitate
Men: Supporting Your Partner
Barring some unexpected scientific breakthroughs, pregnancy will always be a woman’s job. A man can feel a baby kick and love it before it’s born,
Why Unemployment Is Bad for Your Health
In the United States, each percentage rise in unemployment leads to 6,000 deaths. In her previous life, Ellen Rood watched over 3,000 head of Black
Pain and Stress
Have you ever noticed how aches and pains seem to fade when your adrenaline is really pumping? Or have you ever felt pain deep in
Stress and Weight Gain
Ding Dongs and Doritos have never solved anyone’s problems, but that doesn’t keep us from seeking solace in food. When work gets hectic, when plans
Quiz: Do You Know How to Walk Away From An Argument?
Time-outs aren’t just for kids with temper tantrums. Sometimes adults in a tense situation need to step back and take stock, especially if emotions are
When a Pet Dies
Momi Correa’s love affair with her Siamese cat, Suzuki, went deeper and lasted longer than any relationship she ever had with a man. Nearly two
Aging and Stress
At any age, stress is a part of life. Young and old alike have to face difficult situations and overcome obstacles. While young adults struggle
Depression and PTSD in Veterans
Albert Patterson arrived in Vietnam on his 21st birthday, an eager young man fairly bursting with ideals. For his tour of duty in the late
Pets and Stress
More than 140 million cats and dogs currently make their homes in backyards and living rooms across America. That adds up to a lot of
Guided Imagery
What is guided imagery? Guided imagery (also called guided visualization) is a therapy that harnesses your imagination to help you handle stress and illness. With
Stressed-Out Parents: How to Stay Sane
Parenthood is the hardest job you’ll ever have, and like any new job, it takes practice to get good at it. In the old days,
Holiday Stress
Dashing to the mall, in a run-down Chevrolet. Into debt we fall, for the 10th straight holiday. Bill and Bob and Kate, arrive on the
Humor Therapy
Maybe you’ve heard this joke: A man tells his friend about a dinner party he had at his house the night before. “I made a
Biofeedback
What is biofeedback? Biofeedback is a tool that helps people gain more control over their bodies. It works by translating subtle physical changes into easy-to-read
Sweating Away Stress
Your job leaves you frazzled, your bank account is shrinking, and the paper is full of bad news. Rather than breaking into an (unhealthy) sweat,