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Stress and Anxiety Dreams

by Aimee Amodio

11 Feb 2009 07:00 PM

The brain is a wonderful, funny organ. It does so much for our bodies without any conscious effort! But sometimes, I wish it would find a different way to handle stress. When I'm really stressed, my dreams can get really weird.

Beat Stress with Playtime!

by Aimee Amodio

22 Jan 2009 06:35 PM

Are you allowed to have playtime every day? I am. I play with my dogs... but I also take work breaks to play computer games. It sounds counter-productive, right? But a quick game break actually helps me refocus on my work. Studies from East Carolina University back me up on the computer games.

Smashing Stress

by Aimee Amodio

04 Jan 2009 06:50 PM

I often joke that when I'm stressed, I need a doghouse to smash. A friend of mine had an old, abandoned doghouse in her yard and decided one day it was time to get rid of the unsightly thing. With her trusty sledgehammer at her side, she took it apart.

Ways to Avoid Stress: Lifestyle Changes

by Aimee Amodio

03 May 2008 09:41 AM

Making changes to your lifestyle can help lower your stress level. Starting with basic good health is a good idea. If your body is in good condition to begin with, it may be able to cope with stress better -- or in a more healthy way.

Ways to Avoid Stress: Time Management

by Aimee Amodio

02 May 2008 10:23 AM

Some stresses are unavoidable; others can be reduced or avoided entirely! Here are some tips to help manage and/or avoid stress.

Lower Stress, Lower Cholesterol

by Aimee Amodio

01 May 2008 07:11 PM

Stress has a lot of different effects on the body. It can affect sleep patterns, eating habits, and your immune system -- so there are a lot of good reasons to lower your stress levels. Here's one more: the better you cope with stress, the better your levels of good (HDL) cholesterol will be.

Evaluating Your Stress Level

by Aimee Amodio

29 Apr 2008 07:24 AM

Life isn't always smooth sailing. Periodic stress is a normal part of life! However, stress that goes on for a long time (chronic stress) should not be a normal part of life. Every person handles stress differently.

What Causes Stress?

by Aimee Amodio

28 Apr 2008 05:09 PM

Long term stress (also known as chronic stress) is the kind of stress that causes the most problems for your health. Here are some situations that can lead to chronic stress: Health problems, especially a chronic illness. Emotional problems.

Different Types of Stress

by Aimee Amodio

29 Mar 2008 11:37 AM

Stress isn't just stress. Researchers have identified several different kinds of stress! Stress can be divided into two basic categories: short term stress and long term stress. Each of these categories can be further broken down into different types.

Stress and Your Immune System

by Aimee Amodio

28 Mar 2008 06:22 PM

I've been stressed lately. Really stressed. It's a combination of a lot of things coming to a head all at once, and the end result is that I'm cranky and I'm having trouble sleeping. Then I noticed another weird thing.



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