StressRelief
How to handle your family stress this holiday season
How to handle your family stress this holiday season Kale Monk, an associate professor at the University of Missouri, shares advice on handling family stress during the holiday season. The holiday season can bring both joy and stress, but setting healthy boundaries and strengthening family bonds can make it more meaningful. Monk suggests prioritizing self-care […]
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Adding more green space to a campus is a simple, cheap and healthy way to help millions of stressed and depressed college students
Adding more green space to a campus is a simple, cheap and healthy way to help millions of stressed and depressed college students Adding more green space to a campus can help alleviate stress and depression among college students, who are already struggling with anxiety and mental health issues. A study by researchers at Texas […]
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How to protect yourself from political stress
How to protect yourself from political stress Feeling overwhelmed by politics? You’re not imagining it – close to half of US adults say politics are a significant stress point, according to national surveys. To protect your health and maintain relationships with those you may disagree with, try being present in the moment, regulating your body, […]
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Temporary anxiety can hamper learning
Temporary anxiety can hamper learning A recent study published in Nature Science of Learning found that temporary anxiety can significantly impact learning and spatial memory. The researchers used a virtual reality game to test participants’ ability to distinguish between safe and dangerous areas, and found that those who learned to do so showed better spatial […]
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Some cats may be good therapy animals
Some cats may be good therapy animals New research suggests that some cats might have what it takes to join the ranks of therapy animals—bringing their purrs, gentle head-butts, and calm demeanor to the field. For years, therapy dogs have ruled the world of animal-assisted services, offering stress relief to college students, hospital patients, and […]
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