stress and Depression

Stress-busting fat-burning tips for the office

With the current unemployment rate reaching its highest since the 1980s, the job market has become far more competitive and demanding. Americans are spending longer hours in the office, working harder than ever to keep their jobs, and, as a result, experiencing [ … ]

Top tip to reduce stress: Get organized

Did you know that the pile of dirty laundry in the corner, the stack of unpaid bills on your desk, and the disarray of magazines on the coffee table can cause anxiety and stress – even if you think you are okay with the mess? Disorganization is like [ … ]

Reduce family stress with the SWEEP technique

Did you know that as a parent your stress directly impacts your child’s stress level – even if you think you are expertly hiding your angst? With the economy and the usual daily stressors, anxiety for individuals as well as families is on the rise. Follow [ … ]

Can divorce damage your health?

Almost half of all US marriages end in divorce, according to the National Institutes of Health, and recent research indicates that divorced or widowed people have 20 percent more chronic health conditions than married people, even after remarriage. What [ … ]

10 Ways for Men to Reduce Stress

stress has become a major modern-day factor affecting men's health. The tension and emotional strain of day-to-day living has been linked to heart disease, high blood pressure, migraine headaches, back pain, diabetes, cancer, and a weakened immune [ … ]

5 Ways to Increase the Excitement

If you're worried that your relationship is becoming stale and predictable, it's time to try something new! Here are some spicy suggestions to help you break out of a relationship rut. Start slowly with one, or go all the way and try them all! Most [ … ]

Living with Depression

After receiving a diagnosis of major depression, you might feel relieved to have a name for your emotional pain and you might feel overwhelmed about the treatment at hand. However, you’re not alone. Between 10 and 25 percent of women and 5 to 12 percent [ … ]

Look for these hidden signs of stress

The guy in the stetson and the M-series beemer with all that Tupperware around the sides is a centimetre from your bumper, flashing his lights. You’re on your hands-free unit, with one client on the line and another on hold. Then the cellphone signal [ … ]