Penn State Health | BeWell
Penn State Health | BeWell
For a Healthy Heart, Don’t Skip Vacation

For a Healthy Heart, Don’t Skip Vacation

by | Mar 30, 2022 | Topics

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...
Try Spain’s 1-Hour Stress Buster

Try Spain’s 1-Hour Stress Buster

by | Mar 9, 2022 | Topics

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...
Stress and Physical Health

Stress and Physical Health

by | Feb 16, 2022 | Topics

Stress raises certain hormones, such as cortisol and adrenaline. In the short term, this can be helpful, triggering the “fight or flight” response that helps you deal with immediate threats. Over time, however, chronic stress could increase your risk for a slew of...