stress
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Don’t Grin and Bear It: How to Stop Grinding Your Teeth at Night
Dentists have reported a rise in teeth clenching and grinding since the pandemic began. The symptoms of teeth clenching and/or grinding (also known as bruxing or parafunction) can include pain in teeth and gums, as well as jaw joints and muscles. The pain it causes can be debilitating and significantly affect your daily life. We’re…
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How Much Time Off Is Too Much Time Off?
When it comes to time off, it turns out that too much might actually be as stressful as too little — at least according to this new study that suggests there’s a “sweet spot” of how much free time you should have in a day. The research suggests that people start to feel unproductive and even…
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The Two Major Ways People Respond to Stress (and How to Deal With Yours)
During stressful times, people tend to react in one of two ways: Either by over-functioning, and kicking into high gear to solve all of the problems; or by under-functioning, and freezing up to the point they can’t handle what is going on. Neither of these responses is ideal, as an over-functioner is prone to burnout,…
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Sexhacker: All the Benefits of Sneaking a Sex Break Into Your Workday
Ever wondered if you should use working from home as an opportunity to sneak in a sex break with your S.O? Studies suggest it could be a good idea.