About.com Health: Address Your Stress: This Is The Month!

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Health From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your About.com Health Editor April is Stress Awareness Month, and a perfect time to build your coping skills and resilience toward stress. You an do this in several ways, depending where you are in your life right now. Below are some of the most effective ways to do this. Want more from About.com Health? Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or visit our Pinterest page for healthy living tips for you and your family. --Elizabeth Scott Learn About The Effects Of Stress Before we get started on developing stress management techniques to use in daily life, it helps to learn more about the effects of stress on the body. Here's how stress can affect you. Stress and Your Health Stress and Women's Health 10 Things To Know About The Effects of Stress Search Related Topics:  stress and health  wellness  heart disease Find Some Quick Ways To Manage Stress Turning off your body's stress response can reduce significant wear and tear on your body and mind. Here's how to reverse the stress response so you can avoid feeling perpetually stressed. Trigger Your Body's Relaxation Response Videos: Relaxation Techniques To Try Calm Down Quickly When Overwhelmed Create Resilience-Building Habits In Your Life One of the best ways to manage stress is to build your resilience to it; you can't always control what happens in life, but you can control how you cope with what comes, and even alter the degree to which stressful situations generally upset you. Here's how. What Makes Some People More Resilient? Habits That Build Resilience Resilience In The Face Of Trauma Search Related Topics:  resilience  inner peace  positive attitude Take Care Of Yourself Stress can be exacerbated by things like lack of sleep, poor nutrition, and other physical issues. Remember the importance of self-care. Here are some things to keep in mind. 10 Top Self-Care Strategies Multi-Expert Stress Relief How To Handle Caregiver Stress Search Related Topics:  stress management  combating burnout  self care Related Searches Help for Stress Coping with Stress Stress the Workplace What Is Stress Stress Reduce Featured Articles Get Back On Track With Your Goals! Surprisingly Simple Cancer Prevention Steps Research on Optimism and Your Health Simple Ways To Build A Better Diet Sleep More Soundly Tonight What's The Best Workout For YOUR Personality Type?   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   More On Stress Management When Does Stress Cause Heart Disease? Are Stomach Ulcers Caused By Stress? IBS and Stress   Follow us on: Advertisement

About.com Health: Get Back On Track With Your Goals!

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Health From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your About.com Health Editor Remember in January when so many people were setting resolutions for the year? Now that April is upon us, it's a good time to revisit those goals. By now, you have either reached your goals and are ready to set new ones, or have strayed from your intended path and perhaps need a little support in finding your way back to the goals that will change your life for the better. This week, let's refocus on setting and reaching goals that will lead to a healthier, happier life. You can do it, and we're here to help! Want more from About.com Health? Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or visit our Pinterest page for healthy living tips for you and your family. --Elizabeth Scott Goal-Setting Tips That Lead To Success If you find yourself missing the mark on goals that are important to you, it could be that the goals you set and the way you go about attaining them need some tweaking. Here are some tips for setting and maintaing the goals that can change your life. How To Set Weight Loss Goals How To Set S.M.A.R.T Goals Goals for Stress Management and Personal Happiness Setting Healthy Exercise Goals Search Related Topics:  aging tips  live longer  longevity goals How To Get Back On Track With Your Goals If you've set goals and didn't ultimately reach them, you may be happy to know that weathering setbacks is simply part of the process. Here are some proven strategies for getting back on track. 10 Habits to Learn for Permanent Weight Maintenance Recommit To Quit Smoking Get Back On Track With Exercise Get Back On Track With Your Diet Simple Ways to Live Healthier Search Related Topics:  weight loss diets  weight management  Goals For Health and Wellness Goals you set now can keep you healthier for many years. Here are some more-than-worth-it goals to set this week. 12 Tips to Start Eating Healthier Top 10 Self Care Strategies for Overall Stress Reduction Simple Steps to Better Sleep More Simple Steps To Healthier Eating Search Related Topics:  low fat diets  low fat recipes  healthy eating Taking Things To The Next Level If you've already made progress toward your goals and would like to make more progress, here are some ways to take your success even further, and kick things up a notch! Increase The Intensity of Your Walking Workout Try Something New: 10 Top Self-Care Strategies Exercise E-Course: 6 Weeks To A Healthier Lifestyle Search Related Topics:  longevity boosters  live longer  lifestyle change Related Searches Best Health Tips Care Health Smart Goals Health Diet Recipes NHS Mental Health Featured Articles Research on Optimism and Your Health Simple Ways To Build A Better Diet Sleep More Soundly Tonight What's The Best Workout For YOUR Personality Type? Are You Drinking Too Much Alcohol? Heart to Heart   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   More Healthy Lifestyle Resources Longevity: What Constitutes A Healthy Lifestyle? Are You Ready For A Lifestyle Change? Five Lifestyle Choices That Save Lives   Follow us on: Advertisement

About.com Health: Surprisingly Simple Cancer Prevention Steps

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Health From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your About.com Health Editor As March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, it brings to mind the importance not only of regular colonoscopy screenings, which can help you to literally prevent colon cancer, but of all measures that can be taken to decrease the risk of developing various cancers. This newsletter shares important strategies can can help you to lower your risk in many different ways. Choose one or a few of these habits to adopt, and use them in good health! Dietary Changes That Make A Difference What you eat can put you at a greater risk--or lower your risk--of developing various forms of cancer. Here are some simple dietary changes you can make. Workouts That Lower Your Risk Any time of exercise can help you to lower your risk of some cancers. Here are some exercise tips to keep in mind. Cancer Prevention In Daily Life There are a few habits you can add to your daily life that can reduce your risk. Don't forget the following! Don't Miss The Important Screenings Something as simple as a screening can prevent some cancers entirely by catching problems early. Here are some screenings you shouldn't miss! Related Searches Health Breast Cancer Health Measures Cancer Screening Health Screening Cervical Cancer Risk Featured Articles   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About.com Health: Research on Optimism and Your Health

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Health From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your About.com Health Editor March is Optimism Month, and this is important news for your health! That's because those with an optimistic outlook on life are healthier and happier, they find more success in life, and they even live longer! To harness the power of optimism in your life, you need to look no further than this newsletter: we have research on optimism and health, and proven get-optimistic strategies below. You have the rest of the month to focus on optimism to make it a habit, so now is the time to get started! Enjoy your week, Elizabeth Scott How Can Your Outlook Affect Your Health? As mentioned, optimism affects health in many ways! Here is some of the most prominent research on the effect that optimism has on your body and your mind. The Top Benefits of Optimism Optimists Report a Higher Quality of Life than Pessimists Positive Thinking: Benefits for Seniors Optimism Benefits in a Nutshell Search Related Topics:  optimism  inner peace  resilience Optimistic Thinking: Realistic Strategies That Work For many people, optimism does not come automatically. Others can attain a certain level of optimism, but could benefit from more. Wherever you are on the optimism spectrum, the following tips can help you to raise your personal setpoint for optimism and have more positive reactions to everything you experience. 5 Ways To Be More Optimistic How To Practice Positive Thinking How To Identify and Address Distorted Thinking Search Related Topics:  adult add  add and work  add and relationships Affirmations: Are They Really Effective? You may have heard of positive affirmations as a an effective tool to gain confidence and banish insecurities. Have you wondered if they can really work? The answer is that they can, but they need to fit certain criteria. The following are effective affirmations for your health, and guidelines for creating your own affirmations that work. Affirmations for Social Anxiety Positive Affirmations for Body Image Create Affirmations That Will Work For You Search Related Topics:  affirmations  positive thinking  optimism Maintaining Optimism When Times Get Tough The goal of optimism is not to deny difficulties or ignore problems; if your intuition tells you that this is a bad idea, you're right. Here's how to be realistically optimistic, remaining fully aware of potential difficulties and managing them with a greater sense of empowerment, hope, and resilience. Emotion-Focused Coping Research on Optimism and Resilience Coping Strategies for Panic Disorder Distraction, Self-Soothing and Other PTSD Coping Search Related Topics:  coping with panic disorder  self-help techniques  panic disorder symptoms Related Searches Health Personal Best Health Tips Health Symptoms Health Research Social Health Featured Articles Simple Ways To Build A Better Diet Sleep More Soundly Tonight What's The Best Workout For YOUR Personality Type? Are You Drinking Too Much Alcohol? Heart to Heart The C-Word   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   More Optimism Resources Understanding the Psychology of Positive Thinking The Link Between Happiness and Health Quiz: Are You An Optimist?   Follow us on: Advertisement