Women’s Health and Men’s Health Magazines’ De-stressing Tips with Dr. Nancy

When Men’s Health asked for vacation and relationship de-stressing tips, I offered these ideas that you can use right now!

  • Vacations work well when you are not too tightly scheduled or too unscheduled.
  • If you pick some activities, restaurants, and tours in advance and then leave time for serendipity or relaxation, you’ll have a less stressful trip.
  • And once you are there, ask the locals what are the best things to do; you may end up at a great local gelato shop instead of a tourist trap.

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In the relationship arena, they asked about the stress of the spouse’ job and how it effects the marriage. When a woman (or a man) comes home from a job they dislike, they may often want to vent to their partner.  But is the daily venting good for the person or the marriage?

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Do you mourn the loss of a retiring athlete?

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The relationship you have with a famous athlete is complicated. You invite them into your living room so often that you feel like you know them! And you miss them when they are gone; that is because of something called parasitical relationships. Learn more at Refinery29,

The same thing applies to TV characters, but the relationship is a little different. You can learn more at: https://drnancyonline.com/wpbhdrxtv-what-happens-when-your-favorite-character-dies-on-tv/.

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Learn To Manage Media and Create the Life You Are Meant to Live

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Originally published in Pennsylvania Guide to Good Health.
By Nancy Kennedy


In 2015, we exist in a sea of media. Daily, from dawn to dark, the media is available, primarily through technology in our homes, cars, workplaces and schools. There seems to be no escape from the constant messages that seek to entertain, inform and persuade us. They come to us in a wide variety of ways – from newspapers and magazines to TV shows, radio and the Internet. Although we invite the media in, it often feels overwhelming, and can impact health and well-being. Studies have shown that constant media intake may have consequences to one’s physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.

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Getting the Mid-Afternoon Slump?

Don’t worry, it’s not uncommon to have a mid-afternoon slump. It may be related to what you ate for lunch, or the fact that your blood sugar is low, and you may need a snack. Another cause is dehydration. And then there is just plain boredom. Join me at Comcast spotlight for some tips on getting your energy back.

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Five Ways to Find Your Happy Place

Originally appeared in Live Happy Magazine

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When I was contacted by Live Happy Magazine to discuss finding your happy place, I was excited to offer guidelines to creating such a place in your life.  Everyone must have a place where you can go to feel safe and happy.  It may be a place where you can physically go, or at times, even just imagine, but it must be a respite that recharges you! To find your happy place, you can use these 5 Keys to Finding Your Happy Place. And for more on the topic, go to Live Happy magazine late summer 2015 issue for the full interview!

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Top Ten Ways to Have Long Lasting Happiness

Did you know that there are ten top ways discovered by researchers to create long lasting happiness? Listen to Dr. Nancy on the Motivation Marathon, to learn how.

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9 Ridiculously Simple Ways To Feel Happier Today from Huffington Post writer Catherine Pearson with Dr. Nancy Mramor

Exercise “When you exercise, chemicals are released in the brain that cause happiness,” explained Nancy Mramor, Ph.D., a psychologist with a private practice in Pittsburgh, Pa. “Fifteen to 20 minutes of walking and the chemicals start kicking in, and the more you do it, the stronger that reaction in the brain becomes.” For a double-whammy, take your walk in nature (or at least, in relatively fresh air and sunlight if you’re a city person). Studies show that putting one foot in front of the other outdoors … even for just a few minutes … can help boost mood.

Eat something healthy. “Hungry” people are not happy people, and sometimes the simplest mood-upping-fix is a quick nosh on something relatively healthy, Mramor said. “Dark chocolate, in moderation, is a good thing,” she added. “Eat a balanced snack with proteins, carbs and fats, which balances blood sugar and improves mood.” Maybe grab an apple with some cheddar cheese or peanut butter, spread an avocado on toast or dip into a greek yogurt with whatever fruit topping suits your fancy. 

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Ask Dr. Nancy and Gina Mazza How to Start your New Year! Free Teleseminar

Ask Dr. Nancy and Gina Mazza How to Start your New Year! Free Teleseminar

You are readier than you may think you are for the New Year! To tap into this readiness, look back at your accomplishments of the past year and make a list of them. Appreciate what you are grateful for and what you have attained in all areas of your life. Really acknowledge yourself for your growth and self-acceptance in all areas of your life. Then list the things you prefer not to bring forward and make a ritual to release them. You can write them down and tear them up or shred them. Then write a list of your truest intentions for yourself and the new year. Energize them by saying them out loud, and doing a ritual to charge the intentions. Some ways to charge the intention include lighting a candle, saying them to your truest friends who will assist you in your goals, and ….. much more! Join us to learn more about starting a truly new year full of Real Conscious Living.

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