Want to feel more positive, even if you’re stressed by what’s happening around you? Turns out, you can be taught ways to boost feelings of well-being. In fact, studies consistently show that people who learn — and practice — a […]
Stress reduction skills can boost mood and reduce anxiety : NPR Read More »
Data from our stress less series builds on evidence that a few key skills can improve feelings of well-being, optimism and self-efficacy Source link Allison Aubrey
From blah to beautiful, this skill can reduce anxiety, help you feel more positive Read More »
People who block the internet from their smartphones spend more time on other activities that improve their wellbeing. Rob Dobi/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Rob Dobi/Getty Images If you order up coffee on a mobile app while scrolling your
Taking even a short break from your smartphone can boost your mood : NPR Read More »
A study published in PLOS validates what correlational research has suggested: It doesn’t take long to get a boost in mood and a decrease in anxiety when we turn off 24/7 access to mobile internet on our cellphones. Source link
A break from your cellphone can reboot your mood. Here's how long you need Read More »
If you’ve ever had a scary experience, when your adrenaline is pumping, as you deal with a threat or shock, you may relate to Maria Carraballo’s experience. While on vacation in Puerto Rico, Carraballo, 75, was swimming with her two
A heart attack scare turned out to be stress cardiomyopathy : NPR Read More »
Stress-induced cardiomyopathy mimics symptoms of a heart attack, even elevating a key ‘heart attack’ enzyme in blood. It’s born of a stressful event, such as loss of a loved one or a dramatic experience or shock. It’s most common in
She suspected a heart attack, but was diagnosed with broken heart syndrome : NPR Read More »
Alcohol use is a leading preventable cause of cancer, according to an advisory from the Surgeon General. Studies show a link to at least 7 types of cancer. The more people drink, the higher the risk. Source link Allison Aubrey
Drinking alcohol increases the risk for at least 7 types of cancer, new report shows Read More »
For a food product to qualify as ‘healthy’ it must fall below certain limits on added sugars, sodium and saturated fat. Hispanolistic/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Hispanolistic/Getty Images At a time when more than half of the American diet
The FDA has redefined what counts as ‘healthy’ on food labels : Shots Read More »
Taking vitamin D supplements doesn’t appear to prevent fractures among older adults, but the vitamin is necessary for overall health. Baac3nes/Moment RF/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Baac3nes/Moment RF/Getty Images It’s that time of year when your body produces less
Vitamin D is key to your health. But it doesn’t prevent falls or fractures : Shots Read More »
The Food and Drug Administration is considering banning the food dye known as Red No. 3. It’s used in candy, snacks and soda. An FDA spokesman says a decision could come “soon”. Source link Allison Aubrey
An FDA decision could come soon on whether to ban Red No. 3 Read More »
