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Knit Away Your Worries

The subtle, rhythmic click-clack of knitting needles can be a stress reliever. Test out that theory with this easy-to-make big-stitch scarf.


	Knit Away Your Worries

tips for staying stress-free
These ideas will help decrease your stress and increase your heart health.


create calm Lower your blood pressure by escaping to a place where you can reflect, treasure the moment, and quiet your mind.

books & bubbles relieve stress
Sink up to your neck in a fragrant bath and immerse yourself in a book that washes away
your worries.


the art of stress-free living TV personality Art Linkletter shares his top six tips for living stress-free from Heart-Healthy Living™.


write off your worries Writing about stressful events can help let off some steam.


outdoor meditation: nurtured by nature Seek out peaceful outdoor havens and absorb the tranquility.

Reduce Blood Pressure with Tai Chi
This gentle workout–a modern-day form of an ancient Chinese martial art–reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, and improves cardiovascular fitness.


holiday stress management Read tips on reducing stress during the holidays from Heart-Healthy Living™ readers.


an attitude of gratitude Keep your chin up in stressful situations, and appreciate the good parts of life. Your heart will thank you.


meditation: Stress Antidote Meditation helps relieve stress and reduces blood pressure.

Video: Cardiac Yoga
Managing your stress level is vital to reducing blood pressure. Cardiac yoga is a less-intense version of yoga that still boasts all the blood pressure-reducing benefits.


Use Music to Improve Your Health Squelching stress, lowering your blood pressure, and easing pain are as easy as putting on your favorite tunes.

Stop Stress
in 60 Seconds
Experts share 17 tips on how to chill out when the pressure's mounting.


the healing benefits of laughter Fifteen minutes of daily laughter is good for cardiac health.


Some Guilty Pleasures are Good for You Treating yourself to a little indulgence now and then will banish stress and soothe the soul.


music’s healing power Discover how the soothing sounds of music can help you get well.


Lower Blood Pressure With Music Stress-reducing albums combine music and other sounds to trigger a state of relaxation and help lower blood pressure.


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