While reducing our responses to stress is important, a Stanford University research psychologist shares a unique perspective, indicating that stress can make us stronger, smarter and happier – if we learn how to open our minds to it.
Does providing help to friends, acquaintances, and even strangers help to diminish the impact of daily stressors on our emotions and our mental health?
Were you bullied during your childhood? Most of the media coverage about bullies relates to those during childhood and teen years. Bullying doesn’t stop on the playground. From the workplace to the boardroom, research shows that adult bullying takes many forms. And it can have a detrimental impact on your health.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year once again, but it often is a time of increased stress for a variety of reasons. It’s very interesting that we after often stressed during events and seasons that are supposed to bring us joy and happiness.
Two new studies reveal the power of meditation to effectively improve the symptoms of depression.
“You’ll see the most perfect person and you are like, God, she’s, like, perfect,” she told Harpers Bazaar about her famous clients in 2011. “And then she’ll tell you everything that’s not perfect. Everyone has their own special set of problems – in their own minds.” So true. I read that statement in an article about the recent tragic suicide of designer L’Wren Scott. That was her statement.
While February was healthy heart month, and while many have focused on preventing and treating heart disease, I believe the focus should be on what
A dear friend of mine, Bill was diagnosed several years ago with terminal prostate cancer. The tumor was so large, the upper portion protruded into