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Your heart rate is beating faster and you feel better, today and tomorrow. Any amount of exercise can noticeably boost your mood. Helps the body: Improves sleep Increases energy Decreases pain Strengthens immune system Manages body weight Helps the mind: Stimulates blood flow into the brain Reduces stress, distress and…
Belonging Matters Your classmate gets you. Your team-mate gives you a chest-bump. You get a hug from your best friend. They may not realize, but each of them are all helping you reduce stress levels and boost well-being. Research shows that when we're stressed, we look for support from our…
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Coping is... ...managing stress and anxiety. At some point in our lives, most of us will face times that are almost unbearable. Knowing how to use some key coping strategies can make a huge difference. There are some specific things you can do to get through tough times, in addition…
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Healthy Eating Really Helps You know this: You've got to eat well to function well. Each of us have different needs when it comes to food. But there are some universal truths. Among other benefits, good food can: boost your energy lower the risk of developing certain diseases provide fuel…
If the problems in your life are stopping you from functioning well or feeling good, professional help can make a big difference. And if you're having trouble, know that you are not alone. Studies have shown that a significant percentage of youth in America are living with diagnosable mental health issues.…
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Busy? Find time for fun. Childhood is supposed to be about play, right? Our full lives can feel so busy that we sometimes don't allow time for the fun stuff. Its no mistake that health and happiness are often linked. We are healthier when we are happy!
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Helping Others Helps You Too You lug your elderly neighbor's groceries up her steps, and you know it's a good deal for her, right? What might surprise you is that it's likely good for you too. People who regularly help other people experience less depression, manage stress better, and have…
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Put a Little Lift in Your Step Our species' ability to sense danger may have kept us alive, but our worry-filled thoughts can present dangers of their own. It is proven that negative thinking can drag down our moods, our actions and even our health. The opposite is also research…
Sleep Well There is no substitute for sleep. Our bodies and minds need it to restore ourselves to functional levels, to grow, even to learn. Of course, it's not easy to sleep when you're feeling overwhelmed. In fact, nearly two-thirds of Americans say they lose sleep because of stress. That's…
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How's Your Spirit? Probably someone has asked you, "So, how are your spirits", right? But what does that mean? Are we only talking about your mood? What do spirits have to do with me, anyway? Spirit can mean different things to different people. Usually it is something that we don't…