Stress
How will psychiatrists administer psychedelic treatments?
As a new industry emerges, therapists need to be educated.
Why is Gen X more stressed than other generations?
A Penn State study finds today's middle-aged are experiencing much higher stress levels than 30 years ago.
Yes. Stress does give you gray hairs. Here’s how.
It's not just an old superstition — it's your stressed-out brain.
An organism found in dirt may lead to an anxiety vaccine, say scientists
Can dirt help us fight off stress? Groundbreaking new research shows how.
What stress can do to the body (and what you can do about it)
Stress affects everyone, but there's something you can do about it.
Commute wearing you out? Try looking at this
The secret to a calmer trip to work could be hidden in plain sight.
If money can make you happy, does debt make you sad?
Does money, even when borrowed, make us happier – or does the state of owing money add to our dissatisfaction and stress?
Mind fitness: How meditation boosts your focus, resilience and brain
Consider stress junk food for your brain, while meditation is the gym that can repair and reshape you after years of a bad brain diet.
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The Way You Speak Reveals Your Subconscious Stress
We know that body language reveals a lot. But language is an even bigger tell if you know what to look for.
Stress taking toll on nurses’ compassion
When you're in the hospital, doctors might call the shots on the big decisions, but the quality of your stay is extremely dependent on nurses—particularly their competence and compassion. But what if your nurse just doesn't have time for the compassionate part of caring for you?
Don’t Believe the Multi-tasking Hype: Train Your Brain to Focus Better
Your mind doesn't run parallel tasks, it has to trade off one focus for another. The good news is that mindfulness meditation can hone your attention span, and reduce stress and anxiety.
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Want To Be Happy? Buy More Free Time, Study Suggests
A new study suggests that buying time-saving services leads to increased happiness.
Talking to Yourself in the Third Person Can Lower Stress and Negative Emotions
A new study finds that talking to yourself in the third person may help deal with stress.
Your mind is stronger than the anxiety it creates. Learn to shift your mindset.
Health psychologist Kelly McGonigal discusses a three-step process to shift your mindset when anxiety creeps in.
Looking Forward to a Stress-Free Retirement? Not So Fast Says This New Study
The stress we take on at work now will surely pay off in retirement, right? Well, brace yourself.
Should US Companies Make the Switch to Unlimited Vacation Time?
RIP to the 9 to 5 work day. Kathryn Minshew (CEO of career directory platform The Muse) is pro-unlimited vacation time and offers her employees a 1-month paid sabbatical after five years. How can we all live this dream?
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To What Extent Does Comfort Food Ease Anxiety?
Bad days, break-ups, or stress-filled meetings may have you craving some comfort food to ease your anxiety. But don't reach for that chocolate bar just yet.