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Behind the Scenes With Jon Kabat-Zinn (Video)
By Experience Life StaffGo behind the scenes with mindfulness teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn to learn more about the effects of mindfulness on your health.
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4 Tips to Actually Relax This Weekend
By Karen OlsonDo you spend your weekends running errands or squeezing in too many activities? Try these four tips to take back your downtime.
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Trying to Unwind? Try These Two Breathing Exercises
By Frank Lipman, MDActivate your calming system by learning belly breathing and the 4-7-8 breath.
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How Stress Affects Your Sex Drive
By Emily NagoskiTension, exhaustion, and worry are the ultimate libido killers. A renowned sex educator offers tips on how to restore intimacy.
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My Massage Therapist Talks Too Much. How Can I Politely Let Them Know?
By Jon SpaydeA veteran massage therapist offers some tips on communication.
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The Roots of Anxiety: A Case Study
By Deanna Minich, PhDHow detoxing helped one woman overcome her anxiety.
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DIY Facial Lymphatic Massage
By Kaelyn RileyThis easy self-care technique can help clear your head of congestion and sinus pressure.
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Why Halotherapy Is Worth Its Salt
By Courtney HelgoeHalotherapy has been used for centuries around the world. Its healing benefits have sparked a new interest in salt pools, flotation tanks, and caves in the United States.
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Working It Out
By Jamie MartinEditor in chief Jamie Martin on why exercising is her go-to anxiety buster.
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5 Tips to Stay Cool Under Pressure
By Elizabeth MillardThese simple strategies can help steady your nerves when the heat is on.
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Self-Massage Dos and Don’ts
By Nicole RadziszewskiThis expert advice can help you get the most out of self-massage.
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Be Your Own Massage Therapist
By Nicole RadziszewskiLearn how to become your own bodyworker with these expert tips on trigger-point therapy and self-myofascial release.
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Eat for Calm
By Catherine GuthrieHere are five dietary recommendations to manage anxiety.
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Anti-Anxiety Eating
By Catherine GuthrieThese four nutritional strategies can help support a calmer state of mind.
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Which Adaptogens Work Best to Heal Burnout?
By Aviva Romm, MDFunctional-medicine doc Aviva Romm on which adaptogens help for burnout — and which are too stimulating.
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6 Tips to Stop Overscheduling
By Experience Life TeamToo much on your plate? Here’s how to get back on schedule and recapture your sanity.
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Why Do Thyroid Disorders Affect Women More Often Than Men?
By Jill GrunewaldHere’s what to know about thyroid dysfunction — and how to get tested.
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How to Take a Beautiful Bath
By Kaelyn RileyNot a fan of tub time — or just haven’t found a routine that works for you? These six tips will make you a bath believer.
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The Mental-Health Benefits of Bird Watching
By Heidi WachterNew research shows that living near a natural setting isn’t just good for the birds.
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How to Reboot Your Body’s Alarm System
By Courtney HelgoeIs your body’s survival response stuck in the “on” position? Aviva Romm’s new book, The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution, explains how (and why) to locate the off switch.
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Health Under Stress
By Heidi WachterHigh levels of stress can take its toll even on healthy eaters.