Stress

Feeling burnt out, over it, or having anxiety about something coming up? You might be wondering, “can stress cause cold sores?” Here’s why that telltale blister may be making itself known on your lip now. It’s happened again: A cold sore has emerged for all to see. Ugh, why? (No, seriously. Why is it here?) […]

‘Tis the season for self-care. We rounded up our 17 favorite wellness essentials to help everyone on your list relax and reset in time for the new year. From muscle-soothing massage guns to calming gummy vitamins to chic kitchen essentials, here are our picks for the holiday season. With stress and burnout at an all-time […]

Dealing with travel stress? Butterflies before a big event? Panicked over a presentation? Your breath can help. The 4-7-8 breathing method is a technique that can reduce stress quickly and bring you back to a state of calm. The terms breathwork and meditation can feel daunting. While they’re worthy, science-backed practices that are great additions […]

If you feel like you’re just barely keeping your head above water these days, you’re not alone. Feelings of burnout, stress, and loneliness are at an all-time high—causing people to enter into survival mode. Below, experts explain the signs you’re operating in survival mode and how to break out of it ASAP. Between the lingering […]

Dealing with the Sunday scaries? Doing a Sunday reset can help by setting you up for a productive week ahead. Below, experts explain why doing a Sunday reset can boost your productivity throughout the week. Let’s face it: The workweek is long and often draining, so anything you can do to get a leg up […]

Does cold water therapy actually work? I tried it for seven days and spoke to experts about the benefits (and risks) of this popular health practice. Here’s what I found out. Ever since the Wim Hof Method—a combination of cold water immersion therapy and breathing techniques—went mainstream a few years ago, it seems like everyone […]

Let it all out! Audibly expressing your emotions may have some merit (and no, you’re not just aggro.) Find out what you can learn from scream therapy. When we think of screaming, lowering stress is hardly the first thing on our minds. Instead, we picture shouting matches between spouses, toddler tantrums, and stubbed toes. You […]

Wondering how to stop stress eating and form a healthier relationship with food? Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, CLE, breaks down the ‘why’ behind your stress eating and what you can do instead. Some people journal when they’re stressed, others call a friend, take a bath, or head out for a run, but many look for comfort […]

 Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, CLE, explains the benefits of l-theanine, how it works to reduce feelings of stress, and why it should be part of your stress-less plan. If you regularly feel stressed out, you’ve probably tried all the stress reduction techniques in the book. Ready for one you likely haven’t tried? L-theanine is one of nutritional […]

For HUM’s September 2021 Mind Matters theme, we’re sharing easy-to-follow mental health tips to promote resilience and well-being through dedicated self-care. Sad? Stressed? Exhausted? You’re not alone. The busier our lives get, the more challenging it can be to pause and to ensure that we’re prioritizing our psychological and emotional well-being. That said, mental health […]

Adaptogens are having a moment and they’re here to stay. The powerful plants are standouts for helping with everything from stress, energy, brain fog, and more. Often, you hear adaptogens mentioned as a way to balance the body and adapt to life’s stressors. And they do! But while they share some things in common, the […]

As much as we’d probably like to live completely stress-free, the reality is that life is going to give you some lemons. But that doesn’t mean you have to feel hopeless about stress and its negative side effects. As a neuroscience researcher, here are the six science-backed stress reduction techniques that I recommend. Understanding Stress […]