4 ways to use at-home exercise to reduce stress
When life gets stressful, exercise and stress relief go hand-in-hand. Use exercise to reduce stress and the health problems that come with it.It’s increasingly clear that stress is bad for our health....
View Article4 strategies for lowering stress
We live in a stressful culture, but there are ways to manage stress and preserve health. Chronic stress is bad for our bodies and our mental health. We know we feel better if we can lower our stress...
View Article6 styles of yoga to try: How to choose the right type if you’re a beginner
Yoga can be slow, fast, hot, soothing — here’s a primer for beginners, to figure out which type might be your best fit. Results from International Journal of Yoga studies show that the practice of yoga...
View ArticleFighting stress with food — the healthy kind
Stress often triggers cravings for unhealthy foods. Here’s a better way to eat your way out of stress. When we get overwhelmed by work and personal obligations, many of us find solace in comfort foods...
View ArticleHow to destress when you’re in a high-tension moment
In the heat of a stressful moment, you may need a few ways to destress, cope and take some pressure off yourself. It’s important for physical and mental health to have ways to destress or manage your...
View ArticleProcessing trauma, and your body’s response to it
Learn how you can process trauma — and how working through your feelings helps you move forward after a stressful event. “Trauma” has quickly become a mental health buzzword, akin to “self-care” and...
View ArticleHow much screen time can my child have over the summer?
With school out and the hot, muggy weather, you may be tempted to relax your family’s screen time rules. Here’s why pediatric nurse practitioner Jasmine M. Terrell doesn’t recommend it. Ah,...
View ArticleTalking with your child about their mental health
A pediatrician offers tips for children’s mental health. The Vanderbilt Center for Child Health Policy takes an annual survey of Tennessee parents, asking about their top concerns for their kids. In...
View Article10 tips to manage stress this holiday season
Family, friends and holiday events can be overwhelming. Learn how to keep things in balance this year. Holidays are meant to be a time for relaxing and spending quality time with friends and family...
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The My Vanderbilt Health Guide to Cardiovascular Health
Follow this advice to get on the path to heart health and wellness. The bad news: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Tennessee. It’s also the No. 1 cause of death among women nationally,...
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