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Stress can make symptoms of Crohn's disease worse. Learn how to decrease your stress and reduce your risk of stress-related flare-ups.
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High stress levels at work can steal the joy from life. Learn how to turn the tables on job stress, starting today.
Does the house feel empty now that your last child has moved out? Here's help handling an empty nest.
Are you gripped by bitterness, anger and thoughts of revenge? Learn to embrace forgiveness and let go of past hurts.
Stress and headaches often go hand in hand. Take simple steps to manage your stress — and help keep your headaches at bay.
If the blur of preparations leaves you feeling cranky and tired, rekindle the sparkle of the holidays with these tips to minimize stress and depression.
Waiting for happiness to find you? Stop waiting and start getting happy with these tips.
Discover why saying no may be the single most important strategy you can use for stress relief.
Having a hard time going to work? Enjoying it less every day? Don't let job burnout define your life.
Are you bored or unmotivated at work? Does work feel like drudgery? Here's help getting your mojo back.
Stressed out? Muscles ache? A massage might be what you need. But get the facts first.
Stressed out? Try meditation. Learn easy, quick techniques that you can use at work, waiting in line or virtually anywhere.
What can mindfulness exercises do for you? Get the facts.
Therapy animals can provide comfort during illness and help speed recovery.
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Looking for a way to relax and stay fit during pregnancy? Consider prenatal yoga.
Stress may be a part of life, but these simple stress management strategies can help you stay in control.
Problem-solving is a potent tool for beating stress. Here's how to put it to work for you.
When life throws you a curveball, do you bounce back quickly? See what it means to be resilient — and how to harness your inner strength.
The benefits of supportive personal relationships are less stress and better health. Here's how to get and stay connected.
Stress is your body's response to the demands of the world. Identifying your personal triggers is the key to effectively managing your stress.
Cultivating your spirituality can help you establish your priorities, focus on what matters most to you and reduce your level of stress.
See how constant stress wreaks havoc on your body and mind, and what you can do about it.
When you identify unhealthy ways of reacting to stress, you can begin to control the stress, rather than letting it control you.
Looking for more stress relievers? Find out why exercise is a good option to try.
Is the key to stress relief as simple as bringing more laughter into your life? Discover the surprising benefits of honing your sense of humor.
Stress getting to you? Try these tips to find relief.
Aches and pains, irritability, and crying spells may have an unexpected source — stress. Recognize these and other signs and symptoms so that you can take action.
Relieve your stress by taking charge with these highly effective stress responses.
Facing a major life change or a serious illness? Don't go it alone. A support group can connect you with others in the same boat.
With gentle movements and focused breathing, tai chi helps reduce stress and anxiety. See if it's right for you.
Finding work-life balance in today's frenetically paced world is no simple task — but it's possible. Here's how.
It's not just posturing. Yoga can help you reduce stress and improve your health and well-being.
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