stress management
Healthy Summer Habits
Finishing school, starting camp, and looking forward to family vacations all make summer exciting for children. However, tough economic times have forced many families to postpone or cancel summer plans, disappointing children who were looking forward to the yearly family trip or other summertime activities.
Strategies For Mothers To Handle Stress
Mothers in the "sandwich generation," ages 35-54, feel more stress than any other age group as they balance the demanding, delicate acts of caring for growing children and their aging parents, according to the American Psychological Association's 2007 Stress in America survey.
Talking With Children About Stress
According to a recent survey by the American Psychological Association (APA), many Americans - both adults and youth - experience high levels of stress. Adults can more readily identify feelings and causes of stress, and consider ways to manage it. Young people, however, may not recognize signs of stress or know how to respond effectively.
Healthy Habits for Healthy Families
The lives of children and teenagers can be complicated. Pressure from school, friends and parents can build to create an emotionally stressful environment, which can lead to unhealthy eating habits that continue into adulthood.
Keep It Calm Behind the Wheel
Getting stuck in traffic can triple your likelihood of having a heart attack for up to an hour afterwards, found researchers in Germany. Women and those who already have regular chest pain are at higher risk. If you must commute during rush hour, try to leave a few minutes earlier, carpool so you have company to help you relax or listen to calming music.
Manage Stress
Stress is much more than an emotion. It can put a physical strain on your heart or worsen other heart disease risk factors. Fortunately, there are ways to manage your stress and improve your health!
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