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Tap Away Stress
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Tap Away Stress

November 19, 2014

Acupressure is great—it's free and completely portable! Aside from helping to heal pain, it's a good way to help you…

Pinch Here to Feel Great
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Pinch Here to Feel Great

September 5, 2014

You do have control over your mood. Believe it! Here's a little acupressure to help you quickly lift your spirits.…

Meditation, Military Style
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Meditation, Military Style

John Schaldach | June 11, 2014

Consider this sort of a boot camp for the mind -- the US military is now training soldiers in a…

Your “Stress Type” Holds the Key to Stress Relief
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Your “Stress Type” Holds the Key to Stress Relief

Stephanie McClellan, MD | May 6, 2014

We all know that chronic stress is linked to many health problems, from heart disease to cancer to autoimmune disorders…

How Transcendental Meditation Helps Anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress
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How Transcendental Meditation Helps Anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress

Norman E. Rosenthal, MD | May 1, 2014

Not long ago, I attended a very moving symposium on how transcendental meditation (TM) can help women recover from traumatic experiences,…

Ankle Trick Relieves Stress
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Ankle Trick Relieves Stress

March 6, 2014

We all go through periods of feeling stressed and blue. Work pressures, financial pressures, relationship pressures…it's enough to make a…

Road Rage Defuser
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Road Rage Defuser

February 28, 2014

Why is it that the nicest people often turn into Mad Maxes when they get behind the wheel of an…

Kirtan Kriya Meditation: 12-Minute Brain Boost for Stressed-Out People
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Kirtan Kriya Meditation: 12-Minute Brain Boost for Stressed-Out People

Helen Lavretsky, MD | February 27, 2014

When daily stresses pile up and you feel like you're at your wits end, what do you do? Do you…

Weird Food Combo Relieves Stress
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Weird Food Combo Relieves Stress

November 21, 2013

Are you feeling a little overwhelmed lately? Here's a strange recipe with an interesting taste that will calm your nerves:…

“Hand-y” Trick to Reduce Stress
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“Hand-y” Trick to Reduce Stress

November 8, 2013

Here's a little acupressure trick you can use on yourself to relieve life's pressures. For at least five minutes a…

Is Mental Stress Hurting Your Heart? Here’s What Helps
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Is Mental Stress Hurting Your Heart? Here’s What Helps

Suzanne Steinbaum | November 7, 2013

We’ve all probably said it at one time or another: “If my job (or my home life or my financial…

Clothespin Trick to Calm You Down
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Clothespin Trick to Calm You Down

October 8, 2013

If you're feeling anxious and need to relax, and you have some clothespins lying around (the kind that pinch real…

Food-Free Stress Relief
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Food-Free Stress Relief

Susan Albers, PsyD | August 7, 2013

Guess how much of the overeating people do is triggered by emotions—10%? 25%? Actually, it’s about 75%, experts estimate. Considering…

Can Pretzels Relieve Stress?
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Can Pretzels Relieve Stress?

Eric Krause, PhD | June 17, 2013

When you fly these days, the airlines ply you with salty snacks — pretzels, munchy mix, peanuts and chips. For nervous…

What Can You Do to Stop Sweaty Hands?
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What Can You Do to Stop Sweaty Hands?

June 7, 2013

It's time for your big interview with the big cheese. What is with the sweaty hands? This is a common…