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11/29/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Meditation can reduce stress, but only if you really want it to: The first step in reducing cortisol is acceptance, new study finds

Mindfulness has been getting a lot of buzz as a way to combat stress recently, and this is one trend that has some solid backing behind it. This approach sees people focusing their mind fully on what is happening around them, what they’re doing, and the space in which they are moving. It entails being […]

03/26/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Counseling found to lower blood pressure almost as much as dangerous chemical medication

Before you reach for your statin medicine, try changing your lifestyle. This was the conclusion researchers at the American College of Cardiology made after finishing their first randomized, double-blind trial of alternative treatments for high blood pressure. Online behavioral therapy, also known as electronic counseling, was proven to decrease blood pressure by 10 points. This […]

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