Archive for January, 2008

Because of the fast paced nature of our society, overcoming or reducing stress has made it to the list of top ten New Year’s Resolutions. Approximately 19 million Americans suffer from stress related illnesses. The hormone, cortisol, is released during stressful events. When stimulated constantly, over time, it can lead […]

According to a study by the American Institute of Stress, job stress and related problems cost companies an estimated $300 billion or more a year, an average of $7,500 per worker. This leads to more than half of the 550 million workdays lost annually.
We think stress is something to avoid. However, the concept […]

Have you ever watched a violinist perform?
It s amazing that such beautiful music comes from this odd-looking instrument. The strings of a violin are stretched from the scroll to the tailpiece, with the bridge holding them up over the body. To make music, the violin strings must be taut. They can t be too tight, […]