Anxiety and stress weighing heavily at night? This new approach may help

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Anxiety and stress weighing heavily at night? This new approach may help Some people count sheep at night. You count worries. If you often find yourself lying awake at night, staring at the ceiling, you may be looking for solutions to help you get back to sleep. One new approach that doesn't involve drugs or doctors is becoming increasingly popular: weighted blankets.

Get your copy of Stress Management While some stress is inevitable, when your body repeatedly encounters a set of physiological changes dubbed the stress response, trouble can brew. Stress may contribute to or exacerbate various health problems. But it’s possible to dismantle negative stress cycles. This Special Health Report, Stress Management: Enhance your well-being by reducing stress and building resilience, can help you identify your stress warning signs and learn how to better manage stressful situations.

Banishing dry winter skin Do you have dry, itchy winter skin? You’re not alone. During the winter months, many of my patients come into clinic asking about the right cream to use to cure their dry skin. But dry skin care is about so much more than just moisturizers. Here are some dermatologist-recommended tips for preventing and relieving dry skin.

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