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- Beating The Stress That Can Add Years To Your Face
Tension can affect your mind and show up in your face. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, stress accounts for around 75 percent of all doctor visits. Here are a few tips for overcoming feeling a bit overwhelmed:
Put on some music-Some studies show that listening to classical music for 30 minutes can produce calming effects equal to medication in certain cases. No matter what you listen to, the time out may let you think through your problems. - Managing Stress And Anxiety At Work
Not surprisingly, the majority of American workers suffer from stress and anxiety in their daily lives. However, according to a new survey by the Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA), close to half of U.S. employees report experiencing daily anxiety that is persistent and excessive. And while only 9 percent have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, almost one-third have taken prescription medication to manage stress, anxiety and related disorders.
A certain amount of stress and anxiety is normal-at work and at home. A looming deadline, an unpaid bill or other pressures can cause anyone to suffer physical and mental symptoms of anxiety, which usually subside after a short period of time or after the problem is resolved. However, "persistent, excessive and irrational anxiety that interferes with everyday functioning is often an indication of an anxiety disorder," explains ADAA President & CEO Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. - Hispanics Have Healthier Ways Of Managing Stress
A recent national survey shows that while Hispanics are turning to healthier behaviors to manage stress, it still poses a major health problem.
The survey, conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), looked at how people deal with stress and its effects on mind/body health across racial and ethnic groups. The survey was released in partnership with the National Women's Health Resource Center and the National Alliance for Hispanic Health. - Stress Relief From An Unlikely Source
Throughout the year, millions of people struggle with stress. But many of them have found a surprising way to tackle the problem: video games. It may seem unlikely, but it can happen, as long as you keep it casual.
These are not your children's games, which are more likely to increase adrenaline levels due to their frenetic, competitive nature and "in-your-face" imagery. These are "casual" games: family-friendly word, puzzle and simple action games, such as "Bejeweled" and "Talismania." An August 2006 survey of casual game players conducted by Information Solutions Group found that fully 88 percent of players derive stress relief from playing such games. - Minutes To Zen: Quick-n-easy Stress Reduction
It may seem surprising, but according to a recent survey, most people don't spend enough time on themselves. In fact, 56 percent of men and 71 percent of women admit to being strapped for time-spending less than an hour a day doing activities that are relaxing to them. However, in today's harried and hectic world, taking time out for stress-reducing activities is no longer a luxury, but a 21st century necessity.
Once considered a simple leisure pursuit, playing casual games-including puzzle, word and trivia, card and board, action and arcade-is now recognized as one of the quickest and most effective ways to reduce stress and anxiety. In fact, the survey conducted for Microsoft's MSN Games found that playing casual arcade-style games is the third most popular activity time-starved Americans engage in to de-stress and unwind, just behind outdoor activities and watching TV. - Don't Let Stress Make A Mess Of Work And Home Life
Statistics don't lie. The facts are in and research suggests that stress is making Americans sick. According to the National Institutes of Health, 80 to 90 percent of all illnesses are either directly or indirectly caused by stress.
In another study conducted by the Center for the New American Dream, researchers found that more than 50 percent of Americans would be willing to take a day off work without pay in an effort to feel less stressed and have more time with their families. - Fight Stress
Knowing your personality can help you de-stress. According to experts, people can be divided into Thinking and Feeling types, and each type has a different optimal approach to take when stressing out.
The key is found in your Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, or MBTI assessment. CPP, Inc., the publisher of the test, offers some tips for how to deal with stress and anxiety by understanding your personality type. - Got Stress? Ancient Music May Be Cure
Although doctors at Harvard University found that just one bout with anger can increase the risk for heart attack within two hours for those prone to irregular heart rhythms, there are behavioral strategies to help people keep their cool and protect their heart. For many, that chill factor comes in the unusual form of chanting and listening to ancient mantras.
Enjoying the hypnotic sound of these soulful songs, a growing number of people find chanting or singing mantras-either aloud or silently-helps still the mind, improve memory and diffuse stress. - Stress Affects Body And Mind
Stress matters. At least that's what health research tells us. Recent studies have shown that stress can affect your body and mind-and not in a good way.
Our bodies evolved to be finely attuned to a predator's attack. When we sense danger, our bodies quickly release hormones into our bloodstream that increase our heart rate, focus our attention and cause other changes to quickly prepare us for coming danger. Stress was-and still is-crucial to our survival. - Hydrotherapy: The Ultimate Tension Reducer
Reducing tension in your life can pay enormous dividends. Not only will you feel better both physically and emotionally, but you'll likely enjoy an improved outlook and perhaps even a greater appreciation of the things you really enjoy.
Anxiety often arises when you perceive a situation as threatening or when you are dealing with an unusually large number of everyday responsibilities. It can be both work- or home-related and is often a combination of the two. Potential causes include: - Survey Shows Retiree Stress Is On The Rise
The bumper sticker reads "No phone, no job, no worries-I'm retired!" But is it still true?
With 7,900 baby boomers turning 60 every day in the U.S., views about retirement are changing. Retirees are under more stress than ever before, expecting to live longer-and work longer-than in years past. Middle-income workers don't expect to retire until a full two years after the minimum retirement age of 65.
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