Jennifer Olejarz

Oct 3, 2024 | healthnews.com | Jennifer Olejarz |Paula Vaidelauskaitė

Nearly 1 in 5 women in the U.S. have been raped at some point in their lives, based on 2010 data. More than half were raped by an intimate partner, and 41% by an acquaintance. These staggering statistics show how widespread sexual assault is, and the impact on mental health is profound. High-profile cases, like the one against Diddy, can bring a mix of emotions for survivors and awareness of the challenges they face.

Sep 29, 2024 | healthnews.com | Jennifer Olejarz |Paula Vaidelauskaitė

While we can’t avoid stress entirely, we can learn how to accept and manage it so that it doesn’t take over our lives. Some stress is even healthy, but not knowing how to process it can make things worse. Just imagine — instead of feeling overwhelmed by stress, you learn how to calm down with quick tools. In this article, we’ll dive into 11 science-backed tips that can reduce stress and improve your overall well-being. Struggling to unwind? Here are simple techniques to help you find your balance.

Aug 28, 2024 | healthnews.com | Jennifer Olejarz

We’ve all heard health buzzwords like oxidative stress — but what do they really mean? Let’s dive in and break down the science in an easy-to-understand way. Find out how oxidative stress affects your body, what causes it, and steps you may take today to reduce it. Oxidative stress is a state of the cells with way more free radicals than our antioxidant defense system can neutralize. Free radicals are various molecules that have unpaired electrons in their composition.

Aug 27, 2024 | healthnews.com | Jennifer Olejarz |Alifia Fernandes Jokubauskienė

Meditation isn’t always what we think it is. While we imagine it’s supposed to make us feel inner peace, it’s often more about accepting the present moment — including whatever pain we may feel. Grounding meditation, in particular, can make accepting the present moment easier for some people. It’s all about using the Earth’s natural calming energy to feel more connected to yourself. Read on to learn how it might be more helpful than other types of meditation and specific techniques to try.

Aug 5, 2024 | healthnews.com | Jennifer Olejarz |Sandra Vigelienė

We’ve all heard how 'bad' stress is for you, which ironically makes most of us get even more stressed. Then we notice all the symptoms, like having a hard time concentrating or losing the energy to do anything but watch TV. But is it all in our heads, or does stress really make us more tired? After all, stress isn’t inherently bad — it exists as an essential part of the body's response system to challenges.