Following the Mediterranean diet versus the traditional Western diet might make you feel like you’re under less stress: findings suggest that people can lower their perception of how much stress they can tolerate by following a Mediterranean diet

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Good physical fitness from childhood to adolescence is connected to better mental health in the teen years, resulting in less stress and fewer depressive symptoms

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The importance of kindness in the workplace: academics who receive kindness have a stronger institutional identity, better well-being, and less stress. They’re also more likely to perform acts of kindness themselves. It also demonstrates that kindness can be reliably measured in students and faculty

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A UK survey found that paranormal beliefs around traditional religion and witchcraft are linked to elevated distress and reduced feelings of being able to cope with stress, but 'new Age' paranormal beliefs, like psi, spiritualism, and precognition, were not linked to stress. N=3,000

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A flavanol-rich cocoa drink can protect the body’s vasculature against stress even after eating high-fat food, finds new study. Drinking or eating a food high in flavanols may be used as a strategy to mitigate some of the impact of poorer food choices on the vascular system.

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A study of medical cannabis patients found that "that adult use laws decreased stress and legal concerns, and that patient perceptions of cannabis product quality and availability were higher, but prices were also higher."

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Saunas offer health benefits such as lower blood pressure, increased energy levels, improved sleep, and overall better physical and mental well-being, similar to the effects of moderate-intensity exercise

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Cold-water immersion (from early ocean dips to ice-cold polar plunges) can temporarily lower stress, improve sleep, and slightly enhance quality of life, finds new study. However, benefits faded within months, and claims about immune or mood boosts lack evidence.

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Couples who cuddle at bedtime feel more secure and less stressed. 🛏️❤️ A recent study of heterosexual couples found that those who slept in physically closer positions at the onset of sleep reported lower stress and less insecure emotional attachment.

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Video games calm the body after stress, even when players feel on edge 🎮✨ - physiological stress indicators decreased while participants were playing the video game A Plague Tale: Requiem, regardless of which part of the game they were playing.

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Study shows the lack of ‘me time’ for new mothers 🍼💔, and research suggests that insufficient personal time may contribute to higher stress levels 😟, lower mental well-being 🧠, and increased risk of postpartum burnout 🔥.

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A new study shows that even short daily exposure to green spaces, like sitting under a tree 🌳 or walking in a park 🌲, can lower stress and inflammation levels in the body. What stood out to me is that the effect was strongest for people living in busy cities 🏙️. Kind of wild how something so simple can have

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#GreenSpaces #MentalHealth #UrbanWellness #NatureHealing #StressRelief

A psychedelic substance found naturally in some mushrooms 🍄 could help to treat people struggling with alcohol addiction 🍷 by calming activity in brain regions linked to stress 🧠.

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Playing whimsical video games may help young adults manage symptoms of burnout 🎮✨. Titles like Super Mario Bros. 🍄 can foster a sense of “childlike wonder” that boosts happiness 😊 and lowers emotional exhaustion 😌. This offers a potential mental health tool for facing high levels of stress and anxiety 😟.

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A recent review explored mindfulness, its dimensions, and its integration with psychological wellbeing, showing that it can enhance outcomes—such as autonomy, self-acceptance, personal growth, and relationships—by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. 🧘‍♀️✨💖

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Ashwagandha, a popular supplement, is known for its effect on stress and sleep. Researchers recently opened the door to more life-altering benefits

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✨ Sex & Stress: The Short-Term Relief
A recent study found that while sex can reduce stress on the same day it occurs, these benefits generally do not last into the next day. This immediate stress reduction was observed universally across participants regardless of gender or marital satisfaction.

✨ Motivation Matters for Stress
The reason behind sexual activity significantly impacts its emotional outcome. Sex initiated to avoid relationship conflict was linked to increased stress levels 24 hours later, while sex for approach motives showed some evidence of lower next-day stress.

✨ Study Details: Newlywed Couples
The research, published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior, analyzed data from 645 individuals (319 couples) who were newlyweds, averaging less than six months of marriage. Participants completed daily diaries for 14 days, reporting on sexual activity, stress, anxiety, satisfaction, and motives.

#SexualHealth #StressRelief #RelationshipGoals

🐾 Petting your dog after a stressful event can help your body better handle future challenges. A study found that physical touch with your own dog, but not just sitting near them or making eye contact, buffered stress responses for a subsequent test.

🧠 While immediate recovery wasn't faster, touching your dog led to calmer brain and heart responses during a second stress test, showing a protective effect. This suggests physical contact prepares you for the next challenge.

🐶 The study involved 64 dog owners in Austria. They engaged in two blocks of a stress test and recovery period, either with or without physical contact with their dog.

#PetTherapy #StressRelief #AnimalLovers