by Mary Grace Descourouez & Sharon Brock | Aug 8, 2024 | Restorative Sleep, Daily Habits, Stress Management
By Mary Grace Descourouez, MS, NBC-HWC and Sharon Brock, MEd, MS Many of us have heard that looking at our phones or iPads at night can keep us awake due to light exposure, however, research shows this may be true for children, but there is not sufficient evidence to...
by Sharon Brock | Aug 8, 2024 | Restorative Sleep, Daily Habits, Stress Management, Recovery
By Sharon Brock, MEd, MS Not getting enough restorative sleep is a rampant health concern across the US. It’s estimated that 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders, and 1 in 3 adults do not get the recommended 7 to 8 hours of sleep...
by Sharon Brock | May 22, 2024 | Daily Habits, Energy, Stress Management, Cognitive Enhancement, Mental Health
By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd Key Takeaways Research shows that cold water immersion (CWI) may improve mental health by increasing endorphin and norepinephrine levels. CWI may also improve resilience to stress by decreasing cortisol levels. CWI can be adapted to meet...
by Maya Shetty | Apr 8, 2024 | Stress Management, Gut Health, Cognitive Enhancement, Mental Health, Healthful Nutrition
By Maya Shetty, BS When it comes to our mental state and the ability to manage stress, the brain is often the first suspect. However, our nutrition can also play a significant part in that the trillions of microbes living in our gut, known as our microbiome, hold...
by Sharon Brock | Oct 3, 2023 | Stress Management
By Sharon Brock, MEd, MS Our entire lives, we have received the message that stress is bad for us. From the media and medical professionals to our family and friends, we constantly hear that stress is debilitating and should be avoided at all costs. But Stanford...
by Carly Smith | Oct 3, 2023 | Stress Management
By Carly Smith, BS, MPH(c) This blog is part of the Stress Management newsletter. If you like this content, sign up here to receive our monthly newsletter! I first began practicing mindfulness during my third year at Stanford University. I remember feeling overwhelmed...
