Outsmart stress in seconds

If you’re feeling on edge from the hustle and bustle of the holidays, try this for instant ahh: Fold your arms above your head, then slowly bend forward from your hips, dropping your head and letting your folded arms hang toward the floor. Hold for 30 seconds, taking slow, deep breaths. Experts say this inverted position activates the parasympathetic system to slow your heart rate and lower blood pressure, bringing on a sense of calm.