Category: stress

Health Benefits of Hugs

June 2, 2021
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For many people, the thing they’ve missed most during the pandemic is being able to hug loved ones. Indeed, it wasn’t until we lost our ability to hug friends and family that many realize just how important touch is for many aspects of our health—including our mental health. The reason hugs feel so good has…

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The Brilliant Tribe

May 26, 2021
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The human body’s sophisticated response to stress is nothing short of a miracle. But the reality is that we overachiever stress junkies spend quite a bit of time being “plugged in” and in fight-or-flight mode, maneuvering strategically between one highly pressurized situation to the next. It’s like a time bomb. Most people have heard of…

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Study Links Eating a Diet Rich in Fruit and Vegetables With Less Stress

May 26, 2021
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In today’s world, stress is prevalent. Researchers are currently looking for ways to reduce stress through lifestyle interventions. A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is associated with less stress. The Australian Diabetes and Lifestyle (AusDiab) Study aimed to find a link between…

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Frontline Nurses Derive Emotional Relief Through Virtual Reality Technology

March 27, 2021
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—For frontline medical professionals such as Crystal Watson, a registered nurse working at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, the ongoing pandemic has taken a significant emotional and physical toll. The long hours of caring for patients, the relentlessness of the disease itself, as well as having to communicate with family members unable to visit…

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