Stress is a fact of life. Add politics and a divisive election season to the mix and there's extra anxiety at every step. All that tension can take a toll on your health. "Stress is a major issue ...

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Lie down or sit in a comfortable position. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Slowly direct your attention to each ...

What’s free, low effort and works instantly to help relieve stress? Your breath. It’s one of your body’s the best built-in tools, controllable at almost any time and effectively used to help calm your ...

A worldwide pandemic is more than enough to induce excess stress. Many people have had to deal with a changing work life and family life, leading to uncertainty. Having a moment of mindfulness with ...

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Key Takeaways Somatic exercises help you become more aware of your mind and body, which ...

An excellent reason for exercising (besides physical fitness) is to reduce stress. In today's world it does not take long to multiply little daily stressors into larger insurmountable ones. A regular ...

Are you worried? Angry? Or unable to focus on tasks? These can be some of the classic symptoms of stress. And if you have a chronic disease like lupus, living with it can be stressful. Studies show ...

Managing blood pressure is critical to maintaining overall health and preventing chronic conditions. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health issue that can lead to severe ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, MFOMA. Stress and Weight Gain It’s true. Stress can lead to ...