Pressure Points for Stress Relief
For centuries, practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have targeted pressure points to relieve stress. [...]
Execs say they’ve expanded mental health benefits—but there’s still more to do
Despite more companies offering mental health resources to employees, workers’ mental health remains rocky. Here [...]
Chronic stress suffered by women survivors of gender violence alters their stress response system
Gender-based violence affects between 20% and 30% of women in Europe and North America, and [...]
Health Conditions That Cause Insomnia
Everyone has a bad night's sleep every now and then, but that's not the same [...]
Go From Fight-Or-Flight To Rest-And-Digest
Do you sometimes find your shoulders up to your ears? I do, and when I [...]
Positive parenting can counteract the negative impact of childhood stress on brain development, study suggests
Childhood stress is linked to decreased hippocampal volume — a brain region important for memory [...]
How stress changes your body chemistry — and your future
Stress is a complex phenomenon. On one hand, stress hormones are essential for life. Epinephrine [...]
Myofascial Release for Stress Reduction
*This is an article from the Summer 2023 issue of Contentment Magazine. By John F. Barnes, PT [...]
Mind Over Masculinity: Breaking the Stigma of Men’s Mental Health
Mental health is a crucial part of our overall well-being, yet it remains a topic [...]
Group Mindfulness Programs Tied to Reduced Stress
Adults who take part in group-based, teacher-led mindfulness-based programs (MBPs) have reduced psychological distress. METHODOLOGY: [...]