Designing your garden for better mental health
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Designing your garden for better mental health

Landscape architect Doug Scott says gardening is good for the mind. (Photo courtesy of StatePoint) Gardening is not only a means for beautifying outdoor spaces and growing delicious foods. According to those who spend significant time in the yard, getting outside can also support your well-being. “Gardening is good for the mind, it’s good for…

5 tips for better stress management in the dealership [updated 2022]
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5 tips for better stress management in the dealership [updated 2022]

Stress is super common and can detrimentally hurt your health. First, know that stress is a normal reaction to a trigger. This is our body’s way of reacting and protecting ourselves, kicking off fight and flight responses. However, if you do not manage your stressful reactions, it can affect your body much as a disease…

National Relaxation Day: 6 Self-Care Items to Pamper Yourself & Relieve Stress
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National Relaxation Day: 6 Self-Care Items to Pamper Yourself & Relieve Stress

Monday (Aug. 15) is National Relaxation Day, and while the start of the work and school week seems like an odd day to think about relaxing, it’s a perfect time to stock up on self-care must-haves. From face masks to scented candles, we’ve put together a short list of self-care necessities to help you wind…

Hands to Heal GA raising funds for program to help youth cope with stress, anxiety
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Hands to Heal GA raising funds for program to help youth cope with stress, anxiety

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. (Atlanta Now News at 10) – Reports show kids returning to school are dealing with more mental health issues than ever, and a local non-profit is launching a program to provide some relief. Kendall White, 15, is an athlete at Norcross High School and a client at Medical & Sports Massage, where…

Creating the Best Playlist for Reducing Stress and Anxiety in Dogs

Creating the Best Playlist for Reducing Stress and Anxiety in Dogs

(Photo Credit: walik/Getty) A senior lecturer of music from the University of West London created what he deems is the “optimal” playlist for reducing stress and anxiety in dogs. Sam Sutton cites a 2017 study from the University of Glasgow, where researchers explored the effects of different musical styles on dogs. Not surprisingly, the effects…