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Looking for the best acupressure points for stress? We’ve got you covered below. Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. According to a CDC survey, anywhere from 27 to 38 percent of adults reported symptoms of chronic stress, with numbers rising over time. And I probably don’t have to tell you that stress is capital B-A-D. If […]

The mission: better sleep. My assignment: Sleep on a mattress that costs roughly twice as much as my Prius c.

It’s time to get in touch with your inner dialogue.

We gathered five easy ways to practice self-care, no matter how much (or how little) time you have.

Alcohol is messing with your zzz’s. In vino veritas. In wine, truth. See also: In wine, sleepiness. People have been consuming alcohol for thousands of years. In ancient times, people drank it instead of water, as the water they had access to was dangerous to drink. Philosophers like Plato praised moderate wine drinking for its […]

Seven ways to get a more restful night of beauty sleep. Ah, the elusive “good night’s sleep.” By now, we’re all aware that it’s essential for living a healthy lifestyle, but it can be oh-so-tempting to watch just a few more episodes of House of Cards. Suddenly, you’re exhausted every morning—like, six cups of coffee […]

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to hang out with yourself? I’m constantly socializing and crossing stuff off my to-do list, so I sometimes forget what it’s like to be alone by myself with my thoughts. Enter: the sensory deprivation tank. Though I’ve never meditated and you’ll never catch me doing yoga, I like […]

Would you describe yourself as clear and focused? According to our survey of 10,000 people, only a small percentage of you would. If you describe yourself more along the lines of “all over the place,” you’re not alone: 92 percent of people from our survey don’t consider their energy to be clear and focused. But […]

It’s no surprise that sprinter Allyson Felix has a regimented nutrition plan. She is, after all, the most decorated female sprinter in the history of the U.S. But it wasn’t until two years ago that she really began to focus on her diet. So why the change, if she had already won four Olympic gold […]

April is Stress Awareness Month, and part of awareness should be understanding that chronic stress does not have to be inevitable! To celebrate Stress Awareness Day this Saturday, see how you can boost your happiness hormones, not your cortisol levels!

It can be hard to notice the real toll stress takes on your skin until the damage is already done. Stress is already commonly considered as a precursor to an extensive list of health concerns. Ailments include but aren’t limited to heart & lung health, weight gain, blood sugar imbalances, mood swings, and digestive disorders. […]

Between the morning low and the mid-afternoon slump, getting an energizing lift can be tricky. That is why our latest study shares the seven things energetic people do for a natural energy boost.