Stress Management | Lifestyle Medicine

A Mindfulness Program May Be Just as Effective as Medication at Reducing Anxiety

by Vanika Chawla | Jan 13, 2023 | Stress Management

By: Vanika Chawla, MD A recent study called Treatments for Anxiety: Meditation and Escitalopram (TAME) compared an 8-week standardized evidence-based mindfulness-based intervention (mindfulness-based stress reduction, MBSR) with medication for the treatment of anxiety...

Exercise During Difficult Times May Have Prolonged Positive Effects on Mood and Stress

by Sarita Khemani | Nov 4, 2022 | Stress Management, Movement & Exercise

By: Sarita Khemani, MD, Head, Lifestyle Medicine Stress Pillar During periods of stress, many of us forgo exercising and indulge in unhealthy eating. This study provides insight into how physical acitivty can lead to stress reduction and enhance positive feelings if...

Healthy Lifestyle Habits Have Positive Effects on Mental Health

by Sarita Khemani | Nov 4, 2022 | Restorative Sleep, Stress Management, Movement & Exercise

By: Sarita Khemani, MD, Head, Lifestyle Medicine Stress Pillar This review article clearly highlights the importance of healthy lifestyle choices on mental health. Whole plant based diet and daily exercise have remarkable effects on our mood. In many studies, the...

Now Might Be the Time to Add Mindfulness Activities in Your Daily Routine

by Sarita Khemani | Nov 4, 2022 | Stress Management

By: Sarita Khemani, MD, Head, Lifestyle Medicine Stress Pillar The beneficial effects of yoga, meditation and mind-body health were demonstrated in this study. 38 participants took part in a 3-month yoga and meditation retreat. Various measurements were obtained pre...