This April, some people aren’t thinking about stress – the crazy snows of winter are just about gone, flowers are blooming and temperatures are rising. But with these positive changes comes a responsibility to recognize the importance of stress and how it affects people’s health. Federal Occupational Health (FOH) has deemed April National Stress Awareness… Continue reading What do you know about stress?
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Raising awareness to lower stress
April is National Stress Awareness Month. According to the Mayo Clinic, our bodies release a burst of hormones when they perceive the threat of stress. It’s sometimes referred to as the “fight-or-flight” response.[1] It’s not a bad thing, but too much stress on a constant basis can negatively impact our health, relationships and overall quality… Continue reading Raising awareness to lower stress