Mind Matters

Many women juggle multiple roles, wife, mother, daughter, friend, employee, boss, any one of which can be stressful enough.

Ahh relaxation; it seems like a distant memory, right? With our busy lives, sometimes we can get caught up in work, family and the long list of responsibilities we pack in our day. We often don't have time to take care of ourselves let alone fully unwind.

Picture this: Someone enters a room full of people. He is social butterfly who is smiling, laughing, striking up conversations with anyone and everyone he makes eye contact with. 

Safe to assume everything is good with him, right? 

When our prehistoric ancestors faced terrifying situations like a hungry wooly mammoth, their endocrine system would flood their bodies with the hormones adrenaline and cortisol.

"A glass of wine will help me relax." All too often people say this as a way to cope with the stress of everyday life. Phrases like, "It takes the edge off," and "Just one beer" shouldn't become your mantra when trying to unwind after a tough day at the office or a long night with the kids.

While getting older may be unavoidable, there are still many things we can do to ensure the healthiest possible journey into our golden years. Read on for some important advice women should take.

How many balls do you have in the air today? As women, we're often juggling kids, a job, a spouse, a home, aging parents and more. 

Multitasking on so many fronts can be enormously stressful. Stress, in turn, can contribute to a host of health problems. 

Spring is a time for a fresh start. Did you know that one of the best things you can do for yourself is to help others? Finding a cause and community really does bring its own benefits. Here are eight of them:

It doesn't take much to be kind. Here are 50 ideas. How many of them do you do?

1. Fill parking meters. It's a simple act.