(Natural News) Stress affects your ability to concentrate and complete certain tasks. But did you know that chronic stress can also affect your mental and physical health? The two types of stress There are two main kinds of stress, one of which is not bad for you. The other one, however, causes health problems and […]

(Natural News) Busy has become the default state of our lives. We go to work, pick up the kids, run some errands, cook dinner, drive the kids around, and if we get lucky, we are granted some time to relax and do the things we love. While some of us find peace in cooking, for […]

(Natural News) Meditation has been known to reduce stress levels in individuals if practiced correctly and applied consistently. But do its helpful effects lessen in relation to a person’s age? A research team in Germany, led by Tania Singer, Director at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, decided to find out. What they […]

(Natural News) According to the results of a study, complementary practices like meditation and mindful breathing can help individuals manage chronic pain. Researchers involved in the study added that these practices also helped minimize the need for medication like opioids, which are linked to addiction. The study, which was conducted at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) […]

(Natural News) A recent Gallup study revealed that 23 percent of American employees feel burned out at work very often or always. While this doesn’t seem like a lot, let us first consider what this means for businesses, financially. Job burnout is said to contribute to an estimated $125 billion to $190 billion in healthcare […]

(Natural News) A lot of blame is passed around when talking about illness. You’ve probably heard a lot of common beliefs about what causes disease – some true and some a bit misinformed. For example, it’s often said that eating too much sugar causes diabetes, spending too much time in the sun causes skin cancer, […]

(Natural News) Anxiety is a universal emotion. Even if it’s linked to negative experiences, it can help you excel at work or school — it could even encourage you to become a better person. However, anxiety is a double-edged sword: it can make you overthink. If you develop an anxiety disorder because of constant anxiety, it […]

(Natural News) The typical health advice for the average American includes suggestions to eat more fruits and vegetables and to consume less saturated fat, sodium, and sugar. But according to an article by Alissa Rumsey, which was published on U.S. News, following “fun” health advice from other countries could be better for your overall health. […]

(Natural News) When employees go on sick leave, they are either too physically ill to go to work — or they need to rest for their mental health. A study suggests yoga and mindfulness-based therapies to improve the quality of life of people experiencing burnout. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, showed that cognitive behavioral […]

(Natural News) If you’re struggling to lose some weight with diet and exercise, consider a different approach. Aside from helping you manage stress and improve your focus, mindfulness techniques can help you shed those unwanted pounds. What is mindfulness? Mindfulness, which is rooted in Buddhist meditation, refers to the constant awareness of your own “thoughts, feelings, […]