The Heart–Mind Connection and Why Stress Matters

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide, yet up to 80 percent of premature heart disease and stroke are preventable. Much attention goes to the familiar risk factors: smoking, high cholesterol, hypertension, obesity, and diabetes. These remain …

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How to Return to Now: Anchoring Techniques to Calm the Mind

Grounding practices for stress, anxiety, and cognitive overload—based on mindfulness and neuroscience   Feeling disconnected from the present moment is something many individuals experience, especially during periods of stress or cognitive overload. But when this disconnection becomes intense—like a temporary …

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When Self-Care Feels Wrong

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Why is it that something as simple as caring for ourselves can feel so difficult? We all need rest, silence, or space. But instead, we often choose to answer one more message, say yes when we want to say no, …

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