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Stress and Anxiety Can Up Risk of Depression in Pregnancy

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Stress, a history of depression, lack of social support and unintended pregnancy are some of the major factors that contribute to increased risk of depression in pregnant women, according to a new study.
Some other important factors to consider are maternal anxiety, domestic violence and having public insurance coverage, according to University of Michigan researchers, who [...]

Music Eases Patient’s Stress During Surgery

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

We all know that music can sooth the savage beast, but it can also sooth a patient during surgery. In fact, someday music may be widely used in operating rooms to help ease anxiety. After all, nothing affects people’s sense of well-being like music does. It lifts their spirits and new research shows that it [...]

52 Ways to Control and Conquer Stress

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Stress is the number one cause of disease and illness. Nothing seems to attack and lower the body’s defenses more than stress. And we can all use some extra tips for dealing with it. Click the link below and check out not one, not ten, but 52, count em, 52 ways to beat stress.
If you [...]

Office Massages Keep Workers Healthier

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

With the economy tanking, even some big corporations are trying to save money. One way they are doing it is by hiring massage therapists to come to their businesses and give employees massages at or near their workstations.
This increases productivity and relieves stress, therefore its better for the company and the worker. It makes for [...]

Bombilla Gourd Mate’ Tea

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Last week, I was busy running errands all afternoon. I was feeling cranky, hot, tired and thirsty- a bad combination. I had several more stores to go to, so decided to pick up a healthy snack and a cold drink from Whole Foods. My eyes quickly scanned their refrigerated drink section and a [...]

Is Monomania Necessary for Success?

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2006

Monomania – mon·o·ma·ni·a (mŏn’ə-mā’nē-ə, -mān’yə) n.
1. Pathological obsession with one idea or subject.
2. Intent concentration on or exaggerated enthusiasm for a single subject or idea.
Reading that definition makes me think, do all successful people share this trait? Is monomania a necessary component to becoming a successful person? Monomania doesn’t necessarily mean the same thing as [...]

A Vacation on the Lake Rejuvenates the Spirit

Thursday, September 7th, 2006

Vacation at the lake cabin this summer was fantastic. No laptop or cell phone on this trip; just a stack of books, fresh air, the serenity of Leech Lake, and the loon’s call.
I decided to try a lake cabin for a summer vacation this year. I have wanted to do this for quite some time [...]

Take a Nap to Avoid Sleep Debt

Wednesday, August 30th, 2006

I think people fall into two categories when it comes to napping: those who nap and those who don’t. I certainly fall into the napper category. I have always had the luxury of being able to fall asleep anywhere and at any time.
As I get older I think that napping becomes a more important part [...]

Larry David Is Bad For My Health

Thursday, July 27th, 2006

I am currently watching season 2 of Curb Your Enthusiasm on DVD. I have been a devout Seinfeld fan over the years and I would even call myself a casual, if not hesitant, Larry David fan. I say hesitant because when I watch Larry in action I quickly feel the onset [...]