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Why do we have pets? We humans are wired to be social beings. But, let's face it, there are times when being with fellow humans can be really painful and stressful. Ever wonder why cats and dogs have an enormous fanbase online? The Lifesaving Purpose of Pets @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan Does the comradery of a pet serves a purpose? Research reveals that pets provide such a strong support, at times, even more effective than the support we get from our family, spouse, or close friend. Don't underestimate the huge emotional impact that pets have on us. There are documentaries of people who survived tough times thanks to their pet, which will make you see pets in a new light. Studies reveal that the presence of a dog improves performance and lessens error. Furthermore, pets are beneficial to the cardiovascular system as their mere presence lowers blood pressure and heart rate. It may have been our natural instinct to find a way to fill our longing and cut down on stress by be...

Did you know that taking a vacation is one of the most effective strategy to shake off work-related stress. Like it or not, most workplaces bombard their employees with stress every single workingday. Stress impacts performance, decision making, health, and well-being. When stress is piled high, burnout is inevitable. What better way to shake it off than good'ol vacation. Does Vacation at Home Eliminate Work-related Stress? @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan During vacation, do you choose to stay at home or go somewhere you've never been before? Want to know which one is better? Here's a research by C. Blank et al. in which they've recruited 40 employees who hold middle manager position. They were split into two groups. Half stayed at home while the others stayed in a hotel for a short vacation lasting 4 consecutive days. It turns out that even those manager who stayed at home during vacation had great reduction in stress and significant improvement in well-being. Both ...

We are surrounded by stress, but we are also blessed with natural ways to fight it. 3 Techniques to Naturally Relieve Stress Stress is an inevitable part of life. It's not always possible to run away from it or from from what's causing it, but there are techniques we can use to minimize it's harmful effect on our health. @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan Here are 3 techniques to naturally manage stress: 1. Aromatherapy Aromatherapy is the practice of using plant oils with pleasing scent to relax the senses. It's a popular technique to relieve stress that's relatively inexpensive and convenient. There are a number of ways you can enjoy this soothing alternative medicine. You can put essential oil onto your handkerchief and sniff it. You can add it to your bath water or use commercially available aromatherapy machine to diffuse the aroma into the air. There are lots of scents marketed like chamomile, rose, eucalyptus, jasmine, lavender, and peppermint. Each has certa...