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  MCSTAR

  over 4 years ago

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  Kiss Off Stress
  Ten ways to beat stress in 10 minutes or less.
  By Alison Kotch, Best Life
  
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  Did you know that the holiday season is the time of the year when you're most likely to die from a heart attack? According to research at the University of California, the deadliest day is Christmas, when you're 5 percent more likely to have a cardiac event. Of course, all the key stressors (finance, family, travel) seem destined to be worse this year (they always do). Since a restful night's sleep or an hour at the gym isn't always possible, here are 10 quick ways to stress less.
  One second: Swear
  Researchers at England's University of East Anglia Norwich looked into leadership styles and found that using swear words can reduce stress and boost camaraderie among coworkers. Good luck, #!$*&^*@!
  Five seconds: Pop fish oil
  According to research from the University of Pittsburgh, people with the highest blood levels of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids are happier, less impulsive, and more agreeable. Try a daily supplement of 400 milligrams each of EPA and DHA fish oils.
  10 seconds: Eat dark chocolate
  A study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences showed that the flavonoids in cocoa relax your body's blood vessels. Look for low-fat dark chocolate, which has more stress-busting flavonoids than milk chocolate.
  30 seconds: Know your hoku
  Acupressure is a quick tension releaser, according to researchers at Hong Kong Polytechnic University who found it can reduce stress by up to 39 percent. For fast relief, massage your hoku (the fleshy part between the thumb and index finger) for 20 to 30 seconds. "This is the universal pressure point for easing upper-body tension," says Patrice Winter, a spokeswoman for the American Physical Therapy Association.
  30 seconds: Sit back
  Forget what you've been told about sitting up straight to relieve tension in your back. Researchers at the University of Alberta Hospital in Canada found that leaning back at a 135-degree angle is the best sitting position for alleviating back pain.
  One minute: Add garlic
  Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham believe they've figured out why garlic is good for heart health, and their finding implies it's a powerful stress buster too. When you digest garlic's main ingredient, organosulfur allicin, your body produces hydrogen sulfide, which relaxes blood vessels and increases blood flow.
  Three minutes: Brew tea
  In a study at University College in London, 75 men were given tea before completing two stressful tasks. Afterward, their cortisol levels dropped an average of 47 percent, compared with 27 percent for men who weren't given tea.
  Five minutes: Take a YouTube timeout
  Just the anticipation of laughing decreases the stress hormones dopac, cortisol, and epinephrine by 38, 39, and 70 percent, respectively, according to researchers at Loma Linda University in California. And when researchers at the University of Maryland showed short movie clips to study participants, those who watched funny films experienced a 22 percent increase in blood flow to their hearts.
  Eight minutes: Budget wisely
  "Money is the biggest source of stress for a man during the holidays," says Bonnie Eaker Weil, Ph.D., author of Financial Infidelity. And with good reason: Men who avoid making budgets spend an average of 36 percent more on holiday gifts than those who don't, according to a 2002 survey. So go easy on your wallet and your heart. Sit down with your wife and quickly calculate how much you two want to spend on gifts this year.
  10 minutes: Just do it
  Kissing or hugging your wife can reduce stress because it raises levels of oxytocin, the hormone associated with bonding and love, say researchers at the University of North Carolina. And a Scottish researcher found that having sex regularly lowers anxiety, stress, and blood pressure.

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  MCSTAR

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  MCSTAR

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  jefferyheizer

  over 4 years ago

  28 comments

  keep in mind i was just jokin

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  GVG13K6

  over 4 years ago

  2752 comments

  Hello All, who ever thinks it is wize to put that I am " A Dirty Freakin Mooch" , then you must be too, and that is rude of you. If you can't say anything nice then don't say anything. So, take care and Have Happy Holidays!!!!

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  FIRE_SPIRIT

  over 4 years ago

  18 comments

  JUST WISHING YOU AND YOURS A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON AND MAY GOD BLESS

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  Chief21

  over 4 years ago

  84 comments

  Hey Greg! Hi ya! You are all over the place on these sites too! Thank you for the add and I hope you and yours had a wonderful Thanksgiving...
  Chief21~Debra~
  

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  EDGARDO

  over 4 years ago

  8 comments

  Thanks for the add !

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  emt_reinhold

  over 4 years ago

  210 comments

  ty for the invite.have a safe week.

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  Aerialdoll

  over 4 years ago

  3392 comments

  Happy Halowe'en Greg. I hope you guys have a great night!

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  luvmyff99

  over 4 years ago

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  shealeen

  over 4 years ago

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  GBFD

  over 4 years ago

  590 comments

  Good, how about you?

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  firepreacher

  over 4 years ago

  142 comments

  I'm blessed Greg, Hope all is well with you and yours Stay safe

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  CFDLieutenant

  over 4 years ago

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