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  1. Ahhhh, hot stone massage therapy
    By Christine Cristiano on Nov 2, 2009
    Imagine laying on a massage table, letting your stress and anxieties melt away as your muscles are therapeutically manipulated with...
  2. 5 Ways to fit massage into your life
    By Tiernan McKay on Oct 20, 2009
    It’s no secret... life is stressful and stress takes a toll on our bodies and minds. One very effective way to alleviate stress...
  3. 20 Ways to pamper your health
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Oct 16, 2009
    Some women crave a few quiet minutes to enjoy a piece of dark chocolate melting in their mouth while others prefer indulging their...
  4. Stress-busting fat-burning tips for the office
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Oct 2, 2009
    With the current unemployment rate reaching its highest since the 1980s, the job market has become far more competitive and...
  5. Unwind after the holidays: 8 Spa treatments
    By Celeste Gish on Sep 24, 2009
    The in-laws are gone, but your holiday headache persists, and the closest you've come to a facial in months is the steam from the...
  6. Five ways to avoid stress during the holidays
    By Celeste Gish on Sep 24, 2009
    The holiday season is full of joy and beauty -- but high expectations and pressure to create the ideal holiday celebration can lead...
  7. Moves that boost your mood
    By Sarah Kelsey on Sep 15, 2009
    Depending on the mood you’re in, it can be hard to get motivated for a workout. But studies show getting some exercise, whether...
  8. Can divorce damage your health?
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Aug 31, 2009
    Almost half of all US marriages end in divorce, according to the National Institutes of Health, and recent research indicates that...
  9. How stress is damaging your skin
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Jul 31, 2009
    If you think the current economic situation has taken a toll on your wallet, you might be surprised to learn that your financial...
  10. Relax, recharge, and stress less
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Jul 20, 2009
    If being overwhelmed with family responsibilities isn’t enough, has the current economy and continued layoffs pushed your stress...
  11. Tips to tame your road rage
    By Karen Hawthorne on Jun 30, 2009
    You’ve been there (maybe on a daily basis): gripping the steering wheel with both hands and gritting your teeth. There’s no...
  12. Simplify and de-stress with these websites
    By Beth Morrissey on Mar 30, 2009
    You’re just going to check your email. Then you follow a link from a friend and suddenly two hours have gone by and you’ve got...
  13. 5 Stress-busting snacks
    By Sarah Kelsey on Mar 17, 2009
    Everyone deals with stress in their own way. Some people work out. Others clean. Still others meditate. But for most of us, when...
  14. Reduce your stress by reducing your daughter’s stress
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Mar 12, 2009
    It’s not a question of if your daughter’s moods stress you out, it’s a matter of what you can do to reduce the stress you...
  15. Real women: Inspirational stories of women who embraced life
    By Kori Ellis on Feb 16, 2009
    Oftentimes, we let little things get to us. Even something as simple as bad rush-hour traffic or a missed appointment can ruin our...
  16. Making lifestyle changes
    By Nina Spitzer on Dec 16, 2008
    Do you find lately you're running here, running there, running everywhere... and are still frazzled all the time? Balancing your...
  17. How to stress less when you're snowbound
    By Beth Morrissey on Dec 10, 2008
    Ah snow. Who doesn't like to wake up to a soft, silent world of white? Who doesn't still get a small thrill when the words "snow...
  18. Top 12 ways to beat holiday stress
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Dec 4, 2008
    Does holiday stress have you so frazzled that you actually sneer at the song The 12 Days of Christmas ? Well, good news for you:...
  19. Tips to reduce holiday stress
    By Sarah Wassner Flynn on Dec 2, 2008
    Does the stress of the holidays turn you into a Scrooge? Do you find yourself getting fretful instead of festive throughout the...
  20. What stress does to your body
    By Naomi Barr on Nov 4, 2008
    The human body is well adapted to deal with short-term stress, but if it remains on orange alert for an extended period of time, you...

As a woman, you have to play many roles and face many challenges each and every day. Whether it's your job or your kids or your home life, a woman's overall responsibilities are higher than ever. As a result, more and more women are finding stress to be a problem. It's imperative you find ways to reduce stress in your life.

If you are stressed out, you know all too well how detrimental stress can be to a your health, mood and well-being. Down the line, stress can cause serious health problems that will shorten your life expectancy. That is why stress reduction is so important in modern society.

Luckily, there are steps to take to help reduce stress. Yoga, meditation, exercise, diet and lifestyle changes can all make a difference in your stress levels. You can learn how to deal with stress and sometimes eliminate it. No longer does stress have to control you, instead you can learn how to control stress! Read about how to reduce stress in your life and get on the road to a more relaxed and happier life!

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