The Science of Stress and How to Manage It
Stress. We all know it happens. Maybe an important project is due at work, the car broke down, or an unexpected medical expense caused financial concern. Whatever the reason, ...
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Measuring HRV to Manage Stress on the Job
Stress has always been a factor in the workplace, and some measure of that can be good. When we're under stress, our sympathetic nervous system kicks into gear, providing a boost ...
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Four Science-Backed Ways to Manage Depression During the Holidays
For many of us, the holidays are a cheerful time of the year when we get together to celebrate and spend time with family and friends. Even with the stress it often brings upon ...
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3 Tips to Achieve the Focus of a U.S. Marine
Semper Fi! It’s the United States Marines’ official motto and conjures the image of a focused, disciplined individual who is effective under stress. As cultivating these ...
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Power of Self-Care: The Science Behind Digital Tools for Addiction Recovery
By all measures, substance use is up among U.S. workers. Elevated stress and anxiety have led to increased drinking and drug use, including on the job. At the same time, COVID-19 ...
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Resonant Breathing: A Science-Based Tool to Lower Stress Levels in Minutes
Take a deep breath. Do you feel better? It’s one of the first things we’re told to do when facing nearly any charged situation.
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How Shifting the Body Can Change the Mind
At the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, we have been working for the last year to find ways to help our veterans returning from Iraq ...
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Regulation of Emotions Through Body and Mind
Can physical practices such as yoga and breathing exercises really influence the state of our mind? Is there a “wisdom” in the body?
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