Learn about the differences between natural stress responses and chronic stress, how to identify chronic stress, and self-care strategies to manage it effectively. Find out when to seek professional help for chronic stress symptoms.
Can a Purposeful Life Help Us Live Longer?
Does having a purpose – a sense of direction and goals – add years to our life span? Increasing studies suggest that finding a purpose for your life may add years to it. Having well-defined motivations in life is thought to empower individuals to engage in regular and long-term goals that give driven individuals to navigate life with a healthy sense of motivation, and in a way, better life satisfaction.
Downshifting with Self-care for a Better Quality of Life
Stemming from Dan Buettner’s “Power 9®” principles, downshifting can be understood as a lifestyle choice to seek ways to manage stress levels – even Blue Zone residents are not spared from the various forms of stressors from everyday life and perhaps from conditions outside their control. Research has shown that stress activates inflammatory responses in […]
Art as Therapy in Stress Management
Engaging in artmaking activities has been shown to ease emotional distress and trigger feel-good brain chemicals.
Types of Wellness Programmes for Better Wellbeing
The Global Wellness Institute defines wellness as the active pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health.
Better Living and Longevity: Managing Stress the Blue Zone Way
As we experience different types and intensities of stressors in our daily lives, studies have shown that prolonged exposure to stress can increase inflammation in our body. In this article, we’ll explore the various stress busters our Blue Zone residents are engaged in – perhaps there are insights to glean from what they do.
Nature Therapy for Your Wellbeing
Nature therapy, also known as ecotherapy or green therapy, is a therapeutic practice that involves spending time outdoors in nature to improve mental and physical well-being.
Managing Office Syndrome: A Path to Medical Wellness for Asia’s Busy Professionals
The modern office-based workforce, especially in the rapidly growing economies of Asia, spends long hours at workstations or in front of computers. This has led to a growing health issue known as “Office Syndrome”, which refers to a spectrum of physical and psychological symptoms.
The Benefits of Meditation for Personal Wellness
Benefits of Meditation: Meditation, an age-old practice across many cultures to help foster mental clarity and relaxation, has gained global recognition for its multitude of health benefits. This form of mindfulness is no longer confined to spiritual contexts; it is now actively researched by the medical community for its potent role in promoting overall medical […]
Promoting Employee Wellness in Organisations: Strategies for Managing Burnout
Employee burnout is a major concern for organisations globally, with employees with higher work-related burnout at baseline having a higher number of sickness absence days than employees with lower work-related burnout.