What do Stress, Sleep, and Hormones Have to do with Weight Loss?
By Staff of Forum Health Las Colinas If you’ve ever tried to lose weight in the past, you know it can be incredibly frustrating: You can eat well, exercise, and still the weight stays on. What could be causing this? Well, your body is unique, so we can’t know precisely what’s keeping the weight […]
9 Tips for a Successful & Nourishing Holiday Season
As we dive into the holiday season, it’s crucial to remember that what you do most days matters way more than the occasional splurge during festivities. The key to a healthy and balanced holiday season is to approach the festivities with a sense of balance and moderation. Your daily habits and routines throughout the […]
7 Survival Tips To Help Keep Your Blood Pressure Regulated
Did you know that over 77 million American adults suffer from high blood pressure? That’s about 1 in 3 people. And of those people, 70,000 will die from their high blood pressure each year. These are scary numbers, and rightfully so – high blood pressure can cause devastating diseases throughout your entire body including […]
The Effects of Stress on Mind, Body and Behavior
By Staff of Forum Health Vienna Stress is a natural response to the environmental changes and external stimuli that we encounter on a regular basis. It is the body’s response to any demand. Stress is a natural and automatic response that occurs in reaction to our environment, thoughts or emotions. When we perceive a […]
How Stress Affects 6 Key Systems in the Body
By Staff of Forum Health Vienna Stress. Just hearing the word might be enough to make your jaw clench up. But stress in and of itself isn’t necessarily a bad thing. You might be surprised to learn that stress has been the force behind much of human advancement. But when stress becomes a frequent […]
Productivity Secret: Learn to Relax More
By Staff of Forum Health Vienna Stressed out. Overworked. Under-appreciated. Do any of these words come up during a typical work day for you? Have you ever found yourself bogged down at work, saddled with five projects, a full inbox and a foot-high stack of papers on your desk, and you have no idea which […]
10 Simple and Effective Ways to Cope with Holiday Stress
Reviewed by Leigh Ann Scott, MD of Forum Health Las Colinas The holidays are here — and with them, all that holiday stress! So, how do you cope with the demands on your time, the worries about being able to afford the holidays, and having to get together with people you don’t really get […]
5 Ways That Stress Affects Brain Health and Speeds Up Aging
Reviewed by Kimberly Cabe, FNP-BC of Forum Health Rochester Hills Stress is any source of external pressure that weighs upon another object. The stress we deal with in our lives often manifests both physically and mentally, breaking down our bodies, our minds and overall health. Stress also significantly affects our brains, contributing to symptoms like […]
4 Ways to Prevent and Manage Holiday Stress
Reviewed by Dianne Hinton, NP, PA of Forum Health Modesto As much as we cherish the holiday season and all it stands for, it’s often the most stressful time of year for so many. We’ve got relatives visiting for several days or weeks, tons of food to prepare, gifts to find, and of course, the […]
Combating Stress During Medical Weight Loss
Reviewed by Kimberly Cabe, FNP-BC of Forum Health Rochester Hills Everyone stresses. It is something that each of us experience in our own way, and it is for the best. In the right proportions, stress is actually a good thing. It motivates us to wake up in the morning, keeps us on our toes when […]