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Workplace Burnout Is Real: Signs, Symptoms & How to Take Action
Professional burnout rates are at an all-time high across many industries — and our always-on culture certainly contributes to the rising issue. Henry Emmons, MD, joins us to talk about how to recognize if you’re experiencing burnout, what causes it to occur, and the short- and long-term solutions you can try for relief.
Understanding Panic Attacks
Learn more about what panic attacks actually are — and what to do if you have one.
What Is Trauma-Informed Rest?
In her new book, Permission to Rest, Ashley Neese talks about why rest is a radical — and necessary — practice, as well as how those of us with trauma might approach rest differently.
10 Ideas for an End-of-Summer Self-Care Day
Close out the season on a relaxing note with these refreshing practices.
10 Strategies to Overcome Driving Anxiety
Worried about getting behind the wheel? Here’s expert advice on how to manage your fears by adjusting your expectations, your route, and your environment.
The Power of Mindfulness-Based (MBSR) Stress Reduction for Addressing Anxiety
Elizabeth Hoge, MD, director of the Anxiety Disorders Research Program at Georgetown, talks about the latest advances in the field of MBSR.
6 Strategies to Cope With Medical Trauma
Frightening or distressing medical experiences are common. Lean on these strategies to overcome your fears.
Why Do I Lose My Appetite When I’m Anxious, Angry, or Sad?
Gain a better understanding of why certain emotions can affect your appetite.
5-Minute Meditation to Help You Take Pause
A quick breather for when you’re experiencing stress or a lack of ease.
How to Build Mental Resilience Through Thermaculture
Learn how the practice of activating your body’s thermoregulation response can help you improve your stress tolerance for daily life.
Why Massage?
Many view massage as a luxury or splurge — but some experts argue that it’s an investment in your health and wellness and deserves to be part of your routine. Zac Ellis, certified massage therapist, explains why he suggests adjusting your perceptions around massage, the benefits that can be reaped from the practice, the different types of massage modalities, and how to get the most out of a session.
3 Strategies to Ease Financial Stress
Two financial experts share their insights about how to relieve the effects of financial stress and when to seek help.
What Is Inflammation?
Inflammation is a natural bodily response that is essential in acute circumstances — we need it to happen we get a paper cut or if we’re fighting a head cold. Its harmful effects occur, however, when it becomes chronic and systemic. Functional-medicine practitioner Gregory Plotnikoff, MD, shares what to know about inflammation, including what causes it, how it impacts our health, ways we can test for it, and proactive steps we can take in our daily lives to tame it.
How to Balance Your Cortisol Levels Naturally
The “stress hormone” cortisol is essential for energy and health, but when it’s out of balance, you are too. Learn how to manage low cortisol levels and high cortisol levels to keep inflammation, cravings, and belly fat at bay.
PUMPING IRONY: Worrisome Advice?
Anxiety disorders are pervasive among the Medicare set, so why is the government counseling doctors to screen only younger patients?
What is EFT and How Does it Work?
Learn how to manage stress and emotional challenges with Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as tapping.
How Chronic Inflammation Affects Your Health
Our bodies need inflammation to fight off infection, but too much of it for too long can spur a wide range of illnesses. Learning to manage it effectively is key.
A Look at the Stress Reaction and Heart Health Lab Panel
What blood markers are tested and why knowing them can positively impact your health plan and trajectory.
How to Use Guided Imagery
Guided imagery can be a powerful support tool for health recovery, goal realization, and emotional healing. Here are some practical guidelines to follow when finding the right program for your needs.
5 Techniques for Managing Stress in the Moment
Try these quick exercises for immediate support during stressful times.
How to Break Free From the ‘Laziness Lie’
Psychologist Devon Price deconstructs the myth that we’d all be better off if we were a little less idle.