Perhaps the people most affected by the economic slump are Baby Boomers who are preparing to retire in the near future. Many people woke up one morning to find that their stock portfolio had been cut in half or even more. And when retirement is only a few years away, this can be devastating news. Read more »
Anxiety and depression have affected mankind since the beginning of time and, though common, these conditions are among the most debilitating illnesses in the world. Read more »
Do you have the memory of an elephant? I was never sure whether that was a good thing or not…but if you regularly suffer from the effects of stress overload, you’ll probably agree that one of the first things to be affected, besides your temper, is your memory. Read more »
One very common symptom of stress is weight gain–and weight gain ALWAYS leads to even more stress! Seems like we can’t win sometimes, doesn’t it? Read more »
Let’s face it, considering the troubled economic time we’re currently living in, it’s a wonder that we all don’t experience anxiety or panic attacks regularly. Read more »
One of the worst and most common symptoms of stress is a blinding migraine headache. Migraine headaches are often the result of the fast paced world we live in. Life, these days, can be hectic and chaotic—add to that the pressures of an economic downturn, stress on the job, demands of family, a fast foods diet and it’s no surprise that an increased number of people suffer from mild to severe migraines. Read more »
I don’t know about you, but I never thought I’d have to train myself to relax. However, this is one of the most important stress tips to utilize if you’re going to control stress in your life. Read more »
Can you guess who are the biggest “stress stuffers”? If you guessed “women”—you’re either a woman or very insightful! Women are historically much more likely to disregard symptoms of stress than men. In today’s society, the terms “women” and “stress” are synonymous. Consider this—women most often manage the household, have full-time careers, are the primary nurturer to their families. It’s only natural that after fulfilling these roles, there’s little, if any, time or energy left over to focus on personal needs. Read more »
What happens when your alarm goes off in the morning? Do you dread crawling out of bed and going to work? You may be one of the lucky ones who works from home—but is stress making you wish you could pull the covers over your head and stay in bed all day? Read more »
No matter your age or how many birthday candles were on your last birthday cake – researchers are now indicating that the effects of stress may actually determine how “old” you are in terms of longevity and overall health. When it comes to disease, stress has a direct connection to whether or not you steer clear of it or succumb to its detrimental effects. Read more »
