Stress Stories
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Family Instability, Stress Tied To Mental Function For Poor Children
Low-income children with an emotionally unavailable mother early in life also had higher levels of a stress hormone and more learning delays. -
Young Patients May Feel Extreme Anxiety After A Blood Clot
Compared to their peers, young patients may have double the risk of mental health issues within five years of a venous thromboembolism diagnosis. -
Why Smiling More Leads To Stressing Less
People who move forward through the stress of life with a smile are more likely to combat its negative health effects. -
How A Cup Of Coffee May Fight Stress
New research sheds light on how caffeine may alleviates stress, and thus stress-induced conditions, such as depression. -
Air India's Ancient Solution To Relieving Stress At 35,000 Feet
Flying an airplane and manning an entire cabin full of passengers can be stressful, which is why Air India now provides morning yoga sessions. -
Conflicts Create Stress, Spilling Onto The Street As Crime
Private conflict which elevates personal stress is a better predictor of neighborhood deterioration than public disorder, such as vandalism. -
Chronic Stress Is Killing People In Poverty: CDC Report
Poverty isn't as much a lifestyle as it is a congenital disease, and new data suggests many are still stricken. -
All This Screen Time Is Hurting Our Health: Why You Should Unplug Occasionally
With all the time we spend on our computers, tablets, and smartphones, it's important to remember we have lives away from the screens, too. -
Commuting To Work Doesn't Have To Be Terrible
The way employees talk about their commute can determine the way it impacts their health. -
Listening To Music Helps Patients Breathe Again
The therapeutic effects of music may soon be used to help wean patients off mechanical ventilation and improve their breathing. -
Health Risks Linked To Single Motherhood, But Not For All Women
Single motherhood links to poorer health in later life, with the risks greatest in England, Denmark, Sweden, and the U.S., except for Hispanic women. -
The Best Ways To Reduce Stress In The Workplace
Cut your workplace stress by 40 percent by learning how to meditate and be mindful.
