Tag: stress

6 everyday habits that may be quietly raising inflammation in your body

Ordinary routines can nudge inflammatory markers upward, often without any obvious symptom.

The number on your wrist that predicts your stress and recovery better than heart rate

If your smartwatch shows an HRV score, it's tracking something your resting pulse can't.

Yoga may lower your blood pressure and ease back pain – here’s what NIH research shows

The NIH has weighed the evidence, and only a handful of yoga's claimed benefits hold up.

6 evidence-backed habits that lower cortisol, and may protect your long-term health

Chronic stress raises heart risk. These six habits have the research to back them.

Dietitians reveal their go-to meals for stressful days

Stress can make it difficult to choose healthy foods. Three dietitians share their best advice for simple meals that are quick to prepare on busy days.

Doctors reveal how stress affects your blood pressure

Stress can cause your blood pressure to rise within minutes, but its effects may extend far beyond the moment. Experts say prolonged stress can...