In recent years we have become much more aware of the effects of stress on our health and well-being. There have been numerous articles in major publications about stress and health. We are compiling more and more research on the adverse conditions brought on by persistant high levels of stress. Did you know that persistant,… Continue reading Tips for Stress Management
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Does Stress Ever Keep You Awake?
Stressful thoughts activate the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) or fight/flight response in your body. The SNS works against sleep by making you feel alert and ready for action. (For more information, see Stress Response article on Home Page). Worry, anxiety, frustration, anger are all examples of emotions that activate the SNS. It is interesting… Continue reading Does Stress Ever Keep You Awake?