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How to Limit Stress

Stress is a natural reaction from your nervous system that can be helpful at times, but excessive levels of stress can lead to health problems and even a higher risk of chronic diseases. The key to limiting stress is understanding what causes it and finding ways to cope with it. Taking a break, exercising, eating right and sleeping well can help. 1. Take a break. Taking a break from work can reduce stress, help you focus and boost productivity. It also helps you maintain a healthy level of work-life balance. The best way to get the most out of your…

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The Health Benefits of Yoga

Yoga is a highly popular exercise program, which provides many health benefits and can be practiced by anyone. While there is still scope for more comprehensive research in its actual health benefits, most recent research suggests that yoga is an effective and safe way to improve physical health, particularly balance, flexibility and muscle strength. Yoga is also recommended for elderly people at risk of repetitive falls, to improve co-ordination and balance. While yoga has been around for thousands of years, it was only in the late 19th century that it began to be considered a form of alternative medicine. However,…

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How a Labour Agency Can Help Improve Their Employees Mental Health

It can be common for people who work at a labour agency to slip through the cracks in terms of their mental health because they are generally moving from job to job without much stability. There are also less co-workers that will see them on a day to day basis to be able to tell if something is up. Here are just some of the things that a labour agency can do to help employees with their mental health. Promote a Work/Life Balance Encouraging employees to have a good work/life balance is not only good for employees’ mental health, it…

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Mindfulness & Exercise

It is no secret that exercise is great for your physical health. Exercise can improve heart health, blood pressure and can prevent osteoporosis as well as many other things. However what is not spoken about is the huge benefits exercise has on our mental health and wellbeing. Here are all the reasons why you should get active and improve your overall wellness. Endorphins Finding the motivation to get up and get active is the hardest part of exercising. Especially now when we lead such busy lives. However, have you heard of people getting ‘runner’s high’ or getting ‘addictive’ to the…

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