10 Health Benefits Of Relaxation

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 10 Health Benefits Of Relaxation You may have heard that a little bit of stress is actually good for you. In the just-right amount, that adrenaline rush can power you through a long day at work, boost your workouts and more. But while it feels good to conquer the day, in the end, it just simply feels better -- and is more beneficial to your health -- to relax. That's of particular importance during the month of April, designated now for 20 years as Stress Awareness Month. Why devote an entire month to stress when there are so many other health concerns plaguing our country? Some would argue that stress is our biggest health concern, given that it has been linked to so many other complications, from heart problems to dementia. Recently, CBS reported on a small study that examined the role of stress in seizures -- and found that people are often misdiagnosed with epilepsy, when learning helpful relaxation and coping techniques may be a better solution. 5 Lame Excuses For Not Riding Your Bike To Work (And Their Solutions) Which Country Has The Saltiest Fast Food? How To Stock A Smart First Aid Kit Optimism Could Be The Secret To A Healthy Heart BLOG POSTS Agapi Stassinopoulos: How Warm Heartedness Is The Key To Inner Peace "Exiled from my country for 50 years, I had to develop more experiences and practice compassion because compassion is enhanced when you are facing challenging situations." Kathy Freston: 7 Days To Change The Way You Eat: Day 1, Have A Hearty Breakfast Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. When you feed yourself what your body needs when it needs it, that's love. So give your bod some TLC and sit down and enjoy a good, substantial breakfast. Ellie Knaus: More Surprising Advice From A Centenarian: Go With The Flow My great-aunt's life proves that going with the flow doesn't mean being passive; it means pursuing what makes you happy and having the courage to adapt when things don't go as planned. Danielle LaPorte: 30 Days To Fire Up Your Creative Genius: Take The Challenge! Creativity is about intention. It's how you work. It's how you show your friends you love them, how you make a house a home, how you wheel a deal, how you bend time. It's how you take an idea and make it into something real, tangible, felt.

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