{"id":8602,"date":"2021-04-14T19:44:45","date_gmt":"2021-04-14T19:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=8602"},"modified":"2021-04-14T19:46:17","modified_gmt":"2021-04-14T19:46:17","slug":"stress-awareness-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/stress-awareness-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Stress Awareness Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"509\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/routinestresspic.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/routinestresspic.jpg 509w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/routinestresspic-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/routinestresspic-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1992, the month of April was designated as Stress Awareness Month. &nbsp;During this time, health professionals join together to increase the public&#8217;s awareness about what causes stress and what can help cure the growing stress epidemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is participating by reaching out to our social media community and sharing some&nbsp;helpful techniques that can assist you in managing your daily stress, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Meditation<\/strong> \u2013 is helpful to the brain\u2019s neural pathways, making you more resilient to stress<\/li><li><strong>Breathing Deeply<\/strong> \u2013 triggers our parasympathetic nervous system, neutralizes stress and elicits a calming feeling<\/li><li><strong>Exercise<\/strong> \u2013 all forms of exercise can ease depression and anxiety by helping the brain releasing feel-good chemicals giving your body a chance to practice dealing with stress<\/li><li><strong>Eating Healthy <\/strong>\u2013 choosing a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and fiber may reduce the chance that stress can boost the body\u2019s natural defense system<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Prolonged, excesive periods of stress is unhealthy for any individual. A change of mindset can bring about a healthier lifestyle. &nbsp;That positive change can help you manage stress and bring far-reaching improvement to your health and well being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information and to find out ways you can make a difference visit &#8211;<a href=\"http:\/\/stressawarenessmonth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&nbsp;http:\/\/stressawarenessmonth.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 1992, the month of April was designated as Stress Awareness Month. &nbsp;During this time, health professionals join together to increase the public&#8217;s awareness about what causes stress and what can help cure the growing stress epidemic. 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