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Too busy to meditate? Here’s a zen shortcut.

Meditation has many physical and mental health benefits, including stress reduction and improved focus. But meditation often takes practice. It is not always as easy as it looks. Plus, you may not always have the time to turn off your phone and remove yourself from...

How to help children with ADHD sleep through the night

Children with ADHD commonly find it hard to fall asleep at night, and stay asleep. Some may become fidgety and aggravated in the evenings as their medication wears off. Others may simply have a hard time shutting down their active minds just because it’s bedtime.  A...

How to quiet a racing mind

At one time or another, you may wish you could just flip a switch to quiet your mind so you can fall asleep. Instead, you’re awake in a quiet room, with nothing distracting you from replaying the day’s events, planning tomorrow’s agenda or dwelling on something else...

10 quick ways to calm your frazzled nerves

From causing headaches and insomnia to overeating, social withdrawal and inability to focus, heightened stress can play havoc on your health, mood and productivity. Because April is National Stress Awareness Month, we created this list of our favorite quick...

Calming an anxious pooch

Vet visits. Thunderstorms. Car rides. Fireworks. Separation anxiety. Moving to a new home. When the world is about to become a scary place for your dog, try to be preemptive. Taking action before the adrenaline kicks into overdrive may help your dog remain calmer....