Bros need bros

As life becomes more complex, many men experience a decline in close friendships, impacting their mental and physical health. Strong social connections reduce stress and enhance wellness. Encouraging supportive behavior among partners can help foster these relationships. Strategies include leading by example and participating in shared activities to build connections. (AI-generated excerpt)

Empowering men to prioritize health

Gender disparities in health care seeking behaviors exist, particularly affecting men’s willingness to pursue mental health services. Addressing stigma and promoting supportive environments can motivate men to prioritize their health. By implementing targeted strategies and educational initiatives, communities can foster healthier lifestyles and improve overall well-being for future generations. (AI-generated excerpt)

Tips for Men to Understand and Cope with Stress

Men face the consequences of chronic stress similarly to women, but societal expectations often lead them to suppress emotions. This can result in increased health risks, such as diabetes and heart disease. To manage stress effectively, men can engage in exercise, seek support from others, consider professional help, and explore stress-reducing supplements.

Ease anxiety in under 5 minutes with these 10 steps

While it comes on a sliding scale—from the occasional experience to ranging severities of anxiety disorders—we all deal with anxiety in our lives. When things get to be too much, taking just five minutes to try one of these 10 strategies could help calm you down and rise above the anxiety. 1. Acknowledge your anxiety…

Calm the Nerves with these 8 Breathing Techniques

Anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults in the United States.  A panic attack or anxiety episode can be scary and difficult to manage, but experts agree breathing techniques can help during those times. Even without suffering from anxiety disorder, most of us endure some levels of stress in the course of a normal week. Breathing…

Four Fabulous Stress Fighters

This article from the time when Houston faced the challenges of recovering from Harvey offers important stress-fighting tips for another time when stress threatens our best health. “Stress generates anxiety, and anxiety keeps our minds in motion,” says Mark Stengler, NMD, of Encinitas, California. Meditation, soft music and disconnecting from the stresses of life (at…