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                                    • Stress Less for a Healthier Heart

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                                      |Date: February 16, 2023
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                                      Stress Less for a Healthier Heart

                                      Stress Less for a Healthier Heart

                                      Stress happens. You can’t always prevent or avoid it. But you can change how you respond to it. Try these ...

                                      Stress happens. You can’t always prevent or avoid it. But you can change how you respond to it. Try these tips. You may feel better—and have a healthier heart, too! Know how stress affects your body W ...

                                      February 16, 2023
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                                    • Science of Sleep: Discovering How to Maximize Rest

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                                      |Date: September 03, 2020
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                                      Science of Sleep: Discovering How to Maximize Rest

                                      Science of Sleep: Discovering How to Maximize Rest

                                      The bedroom is designed to be a sanctuary for sleep. Cool, dark environment. Very comfortable. Yet we can ...

                                      The bedroom is designed to be a sanctuary for sleep. Cool, dark environment. Very comfortable. Yet we can all admit to breaking the rules from time to time: staring at our cell phones in bed, watching ...

                                      September 03, 2020
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                                    • #MindfulnessMonday – The Power of Meditation

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                                      |Date: January 16, 2017
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                                      #MindfulnessMonday – The Power of Meditation

                                      #MindfulnessMonday – The Power of Meditation

                                      Worry, anxiety, and stress can be more than distractions. Constantly replaying in your mind daily problem ...

                                      Worry, anxiety, and stress can be more than distractions. Constantly replaying in your mind daily problems and fears can affect your mental and physical health. By controlling your attention as you me ...

                                      January 16, 2017
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                                    • #MindfulnessMonday – Relaxation Techniques that Work

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                                      #MindfulnessMonday – Relaxation Techniques that Work

                                      #MindfulnessMonday – Relaxation Techniques that Work

                                      Everyone experiences stress and its effects. Short-term effects of stress include headaches, shallow brea ...

                                      Everyone experiences stress and its effects. Short-term effects of stress include headaches, shallow breathing, difficulty sleeping, anxiety, and upset stomach. Long-term chronic stress can increase t ...

                                      January 02, 2017
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