Dogs have been valuable in supporting firefighters during wildfire season and relieving loneliness for seniors, but these aren't their only benefits. Now, a new study finds that petting therapy dogs can provide college students with stress relief benefits that last up to six … [Read more...] about Petting therapy dogs can help college students cope with stress
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This simple yoga pose has 6 great health benefits
Mountain pose, also known as Tadasana, is a foundational pose in yoga practice and one of the simplest to execute, but the benefits it offers for your body are actually quite extensive. Yoga has been shown to reduce stress, improve focus, and yield greater physical health. If … [Read more...] about This simple yoga pose has 6 great health benefits
5 simple ways to make mindfulness a part of every day life
More and more people feel they are living a fast-paced lifestyle dominated by work, with days flying by and spare time drying up. Too much of this lifestyle, however, and you heighten your risk of burning out. Luckily, we can combat this fast track to our demise by simply … [Read more...] about 5 simple ways to make mindfulness a part of every day life
Listening to calming music when driving might reduce risk of heart disease
Driving can be very stressful, particularly if you are stuck in heavy traffic or are an inexperienced driver. This stress will eventually take its toll on the heart, but recent research shows that your car stereo might be the best passenger to keep the stress away. The new … [Read more...] about Listening to calming music when driving might reduce risk of heart disease
This simple psychological trick may help you chill out in this busy world
There is growing pressure to spend our free time improving ourselves or the world around us, whether it’s training for a triathlon, volunteering in a developing country, or climbing the highest peak on each continent (known as the “seven summits” challenge). Why is it so hard for … [Read more...] about This simple psychological trick may help you chill out in this busy world