Teeth grinding has long been seen as a sign of stress, though the actual causality between stress and bruxism is something that’s rarely talked about
*This is an article from the Spring 2024 issue of Contentment Magazine. By Jeff Jernigan, PhD, LPC, BCPC, FAIS Early Tuesday morning, before office hours, the phone
Your emotions can indicate when you’re under too much stress. For example, feeling irritable or overwhelmingly fearful can be signs of stress, as well as
Summary: Specific characteristics of music, rather than genre, play a crucial role in stress recovery. The research, involving 470 participants, identified that stress-relieving songs often share
As holidays fade and the working year springs into focus, some of us might feel dread. How can work stress creep up? And what are
*This is an article from the Winter 2023-24 issue of Contentment Magazine. By Evian Gordon, MD, PhD, FAIS and Donna Palmer, PhD The Emotion-Stress Continuum: from Attitude to
We all know the popular holiday song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” But for many people, a more appropriate lyric might be
3 quick and free ways to boost your mental health by getting back to nature. KEY POINTS Research has identified nature-based, cost-free activities that promote
Photo by Darina Belonogova There’s a certain satisfying drama to letting out a big sigh, especially if it’s got some volume to it. While science has
It’s no secret that Americans are stressed out to the max. We work too hard, take too few vacations, and fight through illnesses
With a new year here, it might be time to reset when it comes to your mental health. Stress is a normal physical and psychological response
Tai chi for stress relief is also considered a stress-busting relaxation technique. Various studies have shown that Tai chi can reduce stress, and anxiety feeling,
