Stress

How Other People's Stress Impacts Your Brain

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By The Aspen Institute March 13, 2018

Smelling Your Lover's Shirt May Make You Less Stressed

The scent of a romantic partner can help lower stress levels, finds a new study

By Amanda MacMillan January 9, 2018

How To Get Better at Spending Time Alone

These are today's best ideas

By The Aspen Institute January 5, 2018

Women Say They're More Stressed Out Than Men, Poll Finds

Many Americans feel "frequently" or "sometimes" stressed, and nearly half feel they do not have time to do the things they want

By Sarah Begley December 20, 2017

This Is the Number-One Cause of Stress for Americans

More than half of Americans say that the present day is the worst period of American history that they can remember, according to a new survey of stress in the United States. The American Psychological...

By Alexandra Sifferlin November 1, 2017

Meditation May Help Against Heart Disease, Says American Heart Association

The American Heart Association issues its first scientific statement that reviews the evidence behind whether meditation can reduce the risk of heart attacks

By Alice Park September 28, 2017

People With Sick Pets Have More Anxiety and Depression

The stress may affect veterinarians too

By Abigail Abrams September 18, 2017

The 9 Qualities That Help You Thrive Under Pressure

People with these traits may be more likely to succeed in life

By Amanda MacMillan / Health.com September 13, 2017

How Marriage May Literally Break Your Heart...or Keep it Healthy

Fighting with a partner is as bad for the heart as being overweight, say doctors.

By Belinda Luscombe September 8, 2017

Why Teenage Brains Are So Hard to Understand

It's not just you. Researchers are finding that teenage brains really are special

By Alexandra Sifferlin September 8, 2017

How a Short Meditation Can Help People Drink Less

Just 11 minutes of mindfulness training may help heavy drinkers cut back on alcohol, according to new research in the International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology. People in the study who listened to short audio recordings drank...

By Amanda MacMillan August 23, 2017

6 Secrets to a Happier Life

The following story is excerpted from TIME's special edition, The Science of Happiness, which is available at Amazon. Whether you’re a web designer, teacher, fire-fighter or Army officer, you are encouraged to keep checking things...

August 7, 2017

How to Take Care of Others Without Burning Out

In our over-stressed world, many health care providers, social workers and caregivers are suffering from slow yet painful burnout. Many of the rest of us, working long hours and raising families, seem to be approaching...

August 7, 2017

Here's How to Take a Perfect Vacation

Taking time off from work or the daily grind not only helps people de-stress and feel happier, but it also helps productivity and mood—as long as you do it right. But the barrier to entry...

August 7, 2017

Social Media Overload Can Make You Miserable

Back in 1970, the technology writer Alvin Toffler published a book called Future Shock, which became an international bestseller. The book is about how humans struggle with too much technological change in too short a...

August 2, 2017

What It's Like to Have Exploding Head Syndrome

If you've ever heard a sudden loud noise in your sleep, which turns out to be imaginary, you're not losing the plot

By Kate Samuelson July 24, 2017

How Female Politicians Became New American Heroes

1. How female politicians became our new American heroes. By Laura Bogart at the Week 2. Almost every AI algorithm is biased. By Will Knight in MIT Technology Review 3. For college students, a laptop...

By The Aspen Institute July 14, 2017

Mindfulness May Lower Blood Sugar Levels

Being overweight is stressful on the body, and stress can worsen obesity-related health issues and make it harder to shed pounds—throwing people into a vicious cycle that seems impossible to escape. Now, a new study...

By Amanda MacMillan July 10, 2017

The Easiest Way to Be Less Stressed at Work

Commuting to work by bike can help you start your day with less stress, new research suggests, and the benefit may have lasting effects through the afternoon and evening. The three authors of the new...

By Amanda MacMillan June 26, 2017

Why Anxious People Should Try Meditation

People who suffer from anxiety are often plagued by repetitive thoughts, which can distract from the task at hand and affect mood and productivity. But a new study suggests that 10 minutes of daily meditation...

By Amanda MacMillan / Real Simple May 8, 2017

This Quick Meditation Helps You Let Go of Stress and Sleep

Meditation has been shown to be an effective way to wind down and get to sleep—something that's especially useful after a harried day of work. Mindfulness techniques have been shown to improve sleep quality, fatigue...

By Mandy Oaklander April 28, 2017

How to Cope When You Feel Like You’re Failing at Work and Home

It's all about balance

By Gail Saltz, MD / Health.com April 28, 2017

6 Tips to Reduce Your Daily Stress and Anxiety

Without hurting your health in the long-run

By Daniel Keating April 24, 2017

The Fastest Way to Squash Anxiety

According to science

By Alice Park April 2, 2017

This Is the Fastest Way to Calm Down

Deep breathing is the go-to solution for stress-filled situations. Now researchers have discovered the biological reason why breathing can calm you.

By Alice Park March 30, 2017

This Is Why You Get Sick After Stress

Putting your body in fight-or-flight mode can have serious repercussions

By Gail Saltz, MD / Health.com March 13, 2017

Smartphones Are Really Stressing Out Americans

It's easier than ever to stay in touch on multiple platforms throughout the day, but that 24/7 availability is stressing Americans out. Four out of five adults say they constantly check their email, texts and...

By Alexandra Sifferlin February 23, 2017

How to Fall Asleep When You're Too Stressed Out

What to do when you have anxiety-induced insomnia

By Jenna Birch / Health.com February 17, 2017

Americans Are Still Stressed About the Election

Republicans and Democrats are expressing stress over the future of the nation

By Alexandra Sifferlin February 17, 2017

How Just 15 Minutes in Nature Can Make You Happier

Yes, that includes city-dwellers

By Florence Williams February 7, 2017

Meditation May Be the Key to Managing Anxiety

Mindfulness may even make you resilient to stress

By Mandy Oaklander January 24, 2017

How Meditation Helps You Handle Stress Better

Stress is a modern mental bogeyman, keeping nearly half of Americans up at night, according to a recent survey from the American Psychological Association. Many say they don't do anything to combat it, yet it...

January 24, 2017

7 Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally

You can even do some of them at your desk

By Alexandra Sifferlin January 20, 2017

How Stressing Out Can Help You Succeed

Why when feeling stressed, you should instead say "I'm excited."

By Ian Robertson January 12, 2017

Why Stress Makes You More Likely to Have a Heart Attack

It's all in your brain

By Mandy Oaklander January 11, 2017

Why Heart Attacks Spike at Christmas

The so-called Christmas holiday effect is real

By Alice Park December 22, 2016

27% of Medical Students Are Depressed

The mental health of doctors suffers years before they get an MD

By Mandy Oaklander December 6, 2016

Kanye West Has Been Released From Hospital

West was hospitalized for exhaustion and sleep deprivation shortly after he canceled the remaining dates of his Saint Pablo tour

By Jordan Runtagh / Entertainment Weekly December 1, 2016

How Exercise Makes Your Job Less Stressful

The best way to prevent the bad health consequences of work stress is exercise

By Alexandra Sifferlin November 3, 2016

What Women Are Telling their Therapists About Election Stress

Therapists report a spike in election anxiety

By Alexandra Sifferlin November 1, 2016

The 7 Best Ways to Beat Election Stress

Election anxiety is real. Here's what to do about it

By Alexandra Sifferlin October 21, 2016

We Need a Moonshot For Diabetes Prevention

These are today's best ideas

By The Aspen Institute October 13, 2016

How Childhood Trauma Can Cause Premature Aging

Changes in your cells can follow you for life

By Jeffrey Kluger October 3, 2016

Science Explains Why Anxiety Can Be So Hard to Treat

New findings in this animal study could lead to better drugs

By Alice Park September 6, 2016

You Asked: Why Can’t I Remember Things?

Stress, too little sleep and the demands of modern life could all be messing with your memory.

By Markham Heid August 31, 2016

Old People Are Happier Than People In Their 20s

A surprising study suggests that the older you are, the happier

August 24, 2016

Scientists Confirm That Stress Can Indeed Turn Hair Grey

Niksen Is the Dutch Lifestyle Concept of Doing Nothing

How Some Stress Can Actually Be Good for You

6 Expert-Backed Ways To Manage Your Stress