Cooper Corner

Words of Wellness from Cooper Wellness Strategies

Now that the holidays are approaching, we would like to talk a bit about stress and how to handle it. Stress is a normal part of life; everyone (and everything) alive has stress.  But stress doesn't have to rule your life, ruin your health, or even shorten your life. There are ways to manage stress so that you are not adversely affected by it.  Here are a few tips:

Exercise’s Role in Stress Management

Exercise is a powerful, proven remedy for even the most stressful days. Shannon Edwards, M.S., Cooper Fitness Center Professional Fitness Trainer, shares his favorite ways to relieve stress through physical activity.   Read the article.

Stress Management with Smart Supplementation

Stress can have a detrimental effect on our health.  Cooper Clinic Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Meridan Zerner shares her recipe for managing stress with a combination of exercise, a healthy diet, adequate sleep, and smart supplementation.  Watch the video.

Walk Away the Stress

Walk Cooper Fitness Center Professional Fitness Trainer Angela Horner walks through practical ways to incorporate exercise to help manage stress using variations on a treadmill.  Watch Exercise Move video.

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