Stress results from failure to adequately cope with stressors. Stressors could be loud noise, uncomfortable air-conditioning, debts, ringing telephones, broken relationships, unrealistic deadlines, discouragement, fear, pain and thousands of other things that impact upon us in the normal course of life. It is impossible to avoid stressors. The only totally stress-free state is death! Stressors [...]

Stress is different things to different people. To a marathon runner it is the challenge of pushing physical resources to the limit by striving to achieve a demanding goal. To the homeward bound motorist it can be the hassles of heavy traffic and obnoxious exhaust fumes. To the student it can be exam pressure. Take [...]

In 1970 the American journalist and sociologist Alvin Toffler predicted that the rate of change in modern civilisation would accelerate to such a degree that enormous numbers of people would experience shattering stress and disorientation. Toffler described this condition as Future Shock. The world is feeling the impact of global change. The effects of change [...]

This article has kindly been provided by Tom Merrick, a personal trainer based in Coffs Harbour. As a personal trainer I know that stress can be the main reason why our health can spiral. If your always encounter stressful situations you may notice that you have disrupted sleeping patterns, are gaining weight easily or becoming [...]

Much has been written about the benefits of exercise on health and well being but recent research has shown it can do wonders for your brain. A study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, followed 65 adults, aged 59 to 80, who joined a walking group or stretching and toning group for a year. All [...]