For a Healthy Heart, Don’t Skip Vacation

For a Healthy Heart, Don’t Skip Vacation

Next time you’re tempted to skip a vacation, consider this: That holiday is good for your heart. If you keep your nose to the grindstone, you could be hurting your hearth health. Research shows that regular getaways can help keep your heart healthy. A long-term study...
Why is Money Such a Powerful Stressor?

Why is Money Such a Powerful Stressor?

It’s no secret that financial wellbeing can take a toll on our stress levels, and that money is a considerable source of worry for many US adults. In fact, in one survey from the American Psychological Association (APA), nearly three-quarters of participants...
Try Spain’s 1-Hour Stress Buster

Try Spain’s 1-Hour Stress Buster

Spain’s traditional diet — loaded with fish, vegetables, and olive oil — is thought to be great for your heart. But another Spanish tradition might be even better: the siesta. Scientists say that daily power naps — on the order of 45 minutes or...