Lots of reading or screen time can leave your eyes tired, dry, and achy. These remedies and adjustments can help — and most of them don’t take much time, cost anything, or require you to leave your home. Apply a Warm Washcloth Try a washcloth soaked in warm water on your tired, achy eyes.[…]
Stress management shouldn’t be stressful. Two of the most-recommended stress management techniques, exercise, and meditation, bring short-term benefits as well as long-term benefits that lead to greater resilience toward stress. And yet, sometimes when we need stress relief the most—when we’re feeling overwhelmed, frazzled, drained, or anxious—we may feel less inclined to practice some of[…]
Overcoming and Growing From Setbacks – Find the strength to keep going. I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.– American inventor, Thomas Edison According to legend, Thomas Edison made thousands of prototypes of the incandescent light bulb before he finally got it right. And, since the prolific inventor was awarded[…]
Building a “happiness habit” can help get you through a rough patch. Try these tips for clearing clutter, treating yourself, and other ways to help you cultivate a sense of peace. Bust the Blues Sometimes you need a mental lift. There are some simple steps you can take to build a “happiness habit” that[…]
If you’re like most anxiety sufferers, you probably spend much of your day wrestling with physical symptoms, feeling afraid, or even hiding your anxious feelings from others. When stressors arise your racing heart, trembling, dizziness, obsessive thoughts and other symptoms take over. Anxiety can keep you feeling trapped — and once you feel this[…]
The word gratitude is derived from the Latin word gratia, which means grace, graciousness, or gratefulness (depending on the context). In some ways gratitude encompasses all of these meanings. Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether tangible or intangible. With gratitude, people acknowledge the goodness in their lives. In the process, people[…]
If you’re not wired to wake up with the sun—but you dream of doing just that—we’ve got some advice. If the early bird catches the worm, what does the night owl get? Pressure to wake up sooner and a big old guilt trip for hitting snooze, says Fiona Barwick, PhD, clinical assistant professor at the[…]
In the past, coffee was generally regarded as being detrimental to heart health. Coffee was said to increase blood pressure, increase cholesterol levels, and increase the risk of heart attack and cardiac arrhythmias. However, more recent and more careful studies have suggested that coffee probably does not increase the risk of heart disease; and in some cases may[…]
Breathe easier by following these good habits You know that exercise and a good diet can keep your heart healthy. But what else can you do to keep your ticker going strong? Here, Marc Gillinov, MD, Chair of Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, recommends five key things you need to do every day[…]
Find Figs to Cut Fat and Sugar They’re more than the stuff of the Newton and that figgy pudding demanded for in the Christmas carol. The fig packs more fiber and more minerals than any other domesticated fruit, including calcium, iron, and potassium. Soak 8 ounces of fresh figs in water to soften. Puree with[…]