The push-up is an incredible tool to help you get in great physical shape; that’s why it’s used in almost every gym in America. With all the scientific evidence pointing to mindfulness meditation, the practice is literally becoming America’s next push-up for the brain. Here are 10 reasons why you should do the practice. 1. […]

It’s no surprise: Americans are stressed out. According to the American Psychological Association, more than 20 percent of us report extreme stress (that’s defined as an 8, 9 or 10 on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is little to no stress and 10 is a great deal of stress). Ideally, that stress would […]

When life comes at you fast and furious, the last thing you want to do is make things even harder on yourself. Need some stress relief? Start by avoiding these eight traps: Mistake #1: Skipping Your Morning Joe Too many cups of coffee make you feel as restless as a puppet and as highly strung. […]

Not all stress can be avoided, and it’s not healthy to avoid a situation that needs to be addressed. You may be surprised, however, by…

We all know that stress takes a toll on your mind and your body. It shakes up your nerves, it puts you on edge and…

(Via Health Day News) – The link between chronic stress and weight gain is much stronger in black girls than white girls, and may help explain why black girls are more likely to be overweight than white girls, according to a new study. In the United States, the obesity rate in blacks is 50 percent […]

Whether the source of your stress stems from your home, workplace, finances, or other external/internal pressures, the effects of stress can become physically, emotionally and psychologically hazardous to your health. Stress is difficult to define because it is a very subjective problem. What may be stressful for one person may have virtually no adverse affects […]

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A larger African-American woman — is she more attractive to stressed men? © Samuel Borges – Fotolia.com From Frugivore: In the latest edition of “throw a big girl a bone” news, a new study recently released by researchers from the University of Westminster in London has found that our tanking economy is actually good news […]

Stressed? Feeling guilty? These feelings are just part of being a mom – especially if you are working full time. But there is no need…

I think we have all had job related stress. It's all about how you manage it. <!--more-->

I don't know about you, but this sounds soooo familiar... I have to learn to let go and let GOD, just like Jada. <!--more-->

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This is so sad, we need to do a better job of protecting our children.. <!--more-->