The occasional bout of job-related stress is to be expected, especially during busy periods when projects pile up and deadlines loom. But employee stress levels are on the rise, according to LinkedIn, with roughly 50% of today's workforce feeling...
It is pretty safe to say that no matter how old you are, you can still stress your mom out. Whether you are 5 and scrape your knee or 30 and getting married, your mom is always going to worry. My mom has always said it is her job to worry about me....
Physical traits and behaviors that make a lizard sexy -- features used to attract potential mates and fend off competitors -- may be important enough that they do not change in the face of stress, according to researchers.
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Two proteins that bind to stress hormones work together to maintain a healthy heart in mice, according to scientists. These proteins, stress hormone receptors known as the glucocorticoid receptor (GR) and mineralocorticoid receptor (MR), act in...
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A stress ulcer can cause pain and a burning sensation in the lining of the gut, and these ulcers usually appear with additional symptoms. Treatment includes medications. Learn more about stress ulcers here.
One negative behavior such as substance abuse or heavy alcohol drinking can lead college students toward a vicious cycle of poor lifestyle choices, lack of sleep, mental distress and low grades, according to new research.
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For time-crunched medical students, taking a two-hour introductory class on mindfulness may be just as beneficial for reducing stress and depression as taking an eight-week meditation course, a study finds.
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A study of siblings finds those who have a stress-related disorder have a 60 percent higher risk of heart attack or other cardiovascular event, compared to their less-stressed brothers and sisters.(Image credit: stock_colors/Getty Images)
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Britney Spears’ father, Jamie Spears, has a colon condition that has continued to worsen, causing him to require constant care. The stress of his rapid health decline has been hard for 37-year-old Britney to bear. Her concerns for her father...
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Ariana Grande took fans by surprise on Thursday when she shared images of her reported brain scan, noting that it showed signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). At the time, she called the scans “hilarious and terrifying.” The...
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SATURDAY, April 13, 2019 -- A small daily dose of nature may be the perfect prescription for stress.
An eight-week study found that people who spent at least 20 minutes a day in places that made them feel connected to nature had significantly...
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Scientists have captured the first "snapshot" of two proteins involved in delivering a bacterial stress-response master regulator to the cell's recycling machinery.
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THURSDAY, April 11, 2019 -- Mindfulness yoga is a safe and effective treatment option for patients with mild-to-moderate Parkinson disease to help them manage stress and symptoms, according to a study published online April 8 in JAMA...
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THURSDAY, April 11, 2019 -- Stress-related disorders are associated with cardiovascular disease, according to a study published online April 10 in The BMJ.
Huan Song, M.D., Ph.D., from the University of Iceland in Reykjavk, and colleagues examined...
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The stress of working in Congress is taking a toll on Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez‘s health, she says.Want daily pop culture news delivered to your inbox? Sign up here for Yahoo’s newsletter.In an Instagram Stories appearance...
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A Pennsylvania university is promoting the concept of men cuddling as a way to help them deal with stress and "redefine masculinity."
Dr. Christopher Liang, a counseling psychology professor at...
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People who have a weak immune system tend to get frequent, severe infections. Techniques and lifestyle changes that may help a person stay healthy include managing stress, getting enough sleep, and practicing proper hygiene. Learn more about how to...
TUESDAY, April 9, 2019 -- Most runners are enthusiastic about their sport and take steps to work out safely. But injuries like stress fractures and muscle strains, among others, are common and can sideline you, sometimes for weeks if not...
Does exposure to stress early in life affect a baby's brain development, and is there a way to single out babies who might benefit from early intervention? A new study used brain EEGs to begin to get at these questions in an objectively measurable...
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Do deadlines give you hives? Here’s how to make it less of a nightmare.
A certain amount of stress at work is inevitable. Unfortunately, too many of us are feeling “unduly stressed,” according to a study by the online job...
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