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Why emotional stress can impact body movement

September 19, 2016 Srijitabody, Can, emotional, Impact, movement, Stress, Why

Why emotional stress can impact body movement (Thinkstock Photos/Getty Images) Have you ever wondered why we sometimes ‘freeze’ when we are frightened or under strong emotional stress? This may be because the response to anxiety may include not only the parts of the brain which deal with emotions, as has been long understood, but also movement control centres in the brain. “This (study) is the first hard proof that strong emotions produce a response in brain areas concerned with movement,” said lead researcher Laura Muzzarelli from Vita-Salute San Raffaele University…

These Yoga, Exercise, And Meditation Apps Can Help You Shake That Stress

September 2, 2016 Srijitaand, Apps, Can, exercise:, Help, Meditation, Shake, Stress, That, these, Yoga, You

Americans, as many will admit, are perpetually overworked and invariably sedentary. Despite the endless options for getting in shape – gym memberships, trainers, Class Pass – doing so still remains as hard as ever. Fitting in time for a workout between home-and-commute-and-job-and-commute-and-home is next to impossible as work hours extend, stress levels spike, and our daydreams all involve going back to sleep. And while there’s a plethora of apps to make you move more and worry less, choosing the right one can be so daunting that it just adds to…

Stress: Is comfort food a good thing?

September 1, 2016 Srijitaa, comfort, Food., Good, Is, Stress, thing

I don’t know about you but my year so far has been extremely busy! Like many other women, I’m prone to stress. I spread myself thinly, over-commit and often end up feeling highly stressed with far too many things on my ‘to do’ list. When we’re stressed, high levels of cortisol can result in food cravings, often for things such as refined carbohydrates and sweets. This can become a vicious cycle where we consume the foods that will temporarily make us feel better, but actually make us feel worse in…

Office Yoga: Simple Exercises You Can Do Right at Your Desk to Reduce Stress

August 11, 2016 Srijitaat, Can, Desk, Do, exercises, Office, reduce, Right?, simple, Stress, to, Yoga, You, Your

Problem: Suffering from a sore lower back, stiff neck and shoulder pain? Solution: Office Yoga. No, seriously! It’s no surprise that sitting at a desk, staring at a computer screen all day, is detrimental to your health. But you still can’t find the time to get active in between meetings, conference calls, and doctor’s appointments? Don’t worry. Office Yoga is a great way to shake off the tightness, de-stress and stay active while you’re at work. It improves your blood circulation, balance, posture and flexibility. Taking breaks at office with…

Yale Researchers Find the Part of the Brain That Determines How Well You Handle Stress

August 4, 2016 SrijitaBrain, Determines, Find, Handle, How, of, Part, Researchers, Stress, That, The, Well, Yale, You

Humans are amazingly resilient in crises, but some cope with life’s stresses better than others. On any given day people face any number of minor annoyances such as being stuck in traffic or spilling coffee on their shirts or forgetting their keys. Then there’s the persistent stressors that come from work, relationships and finances. And there’s the uncontrollable anxieties of global terrorism, mass shootings and Zika-carrying mosquitoes. But why are some people able to deal with it all so calmly, while others freak out? A team of researchers at Yale…

5 Smart Tips on How to Get Rid of Workplace Stress

July 30, 2016 Srijita5%;, Get, How, of, On, rid, Smart, Stress, Tips:, to, workplace

You recently joined a new organisation. What must have attracted you to accept the offer is the paycheck and attractive incentives apart from the role itself. Enticing amenities at your workplace must have caught your eye, but once you joined the organization, you realized there is no way you can cope with the stress. It has come as an undesired package deal with your offer letter. With stringent competition and work pressure, you’re unable to enjoy any of the benefits offered to you and you’re always stressed out. In order…