Did you know that increasing levels of stress can increase your risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease? When your body is under stress, there is a surge of hormones, such as cortisol, which will increase blood pressure. Stress can also raise blood sugar levels, which can increase your risk of developing diabetes. Getting…

April is National Stress Awareness Month. You may feel like you’re VERY aware of your stresses and don’t need a month dedicated to it. However, I suggest that during Stress Awareness Month you sit down and take the time to acknowledge your stresses and know that it’s okay to feel that way sometimes. This month,…

I think most of us can say that we feel stressed far more often than we would like to admit. Our day-to-day lives- from work, family life, etc.- are filled with stressors and can get a little bit chaotic. With all that stress surrounding us, it is important to take a step back every once…

April is Stress Awareness Month! This month is dedicated to increasing awareness of the causes and coping methods related to stress. Stress affects everyone in some way or another. Whether you feel stressed over a deadline at work, the responsibility of planning a party, or long-term stress over things you have trouble coping with, stress…