Get Back to Nature to Put Stress at Bay

SATURDAY, April 13, 2019 -- A small daily dose of nature may be the perfect prescription for stress.

An eight-week study found that people who spent at least 20 minutes a day in places that made them feel connected to nature had significantly lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

Scientists Spot Brain Cells That Control Traumatic Memories

THURSDAY, April 4, 2019 -- If you've ever been suddenly and unexpectedly reminded of a past trauma, you may wonder if those old fears will ever stop haunting you.

Now, neuroscientists say they've discovered a group of brain cells that control frightening memories, and they suggest that the finding could lead to new ways to treat anxiety, phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Why Holding a Grudge Is Bad for Your Health

WEDNESDAY, March 27, 2019 -- It's surprisingly easy to hold a grudge, but whether it involves a friend, a co-worker or a loved one, it can fill you with bitterness, keep you stuck in the past and even lead to anxiety or depression.

That means you're the one suffering from the situation, and not necessarily the subject of your anger and irritation.

Insomnia May Be in Your Genes

MONDAY, Feb. 25, 2019 -- Can't sleep at night? Perhaps genetics is to blame.

In a new study, dozens of gene regions linked to insomnia have been pinpointed, and researchers also report a link between insomnia and heart disease.

AHA News: Top CEOs Offer Strategies to Improve Workplace Mental Health

TUESDAY, March 5, 2019 (American Heart Association News) -- More than 40 leading CEOs from around the country have issued a step-by-step plan to improve mental health in the workplace.

The executives released a report Tuesday called "Mental Health: A Workforce Crisis" as part of a leadership collaborative called the American Heart Association CEO Roundtable that includes executives from Johnson & Johnson and Bank of America, among others. The report offers seven strategies -- certified by an expert panel -- that employers can use to help workers manage depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions.