What practical steps can you take to reduce stress ? Is it good to vent your feelings? How can I reduce stress levels? You've been asking us questions about the best ways to manage stress, after ...

Over a two-year period, Arlin Cuncic was hit with a tsunami of stressful events. Early in the chaotic COVID lockdown her mother died of cancer, and the following year her brother passed away suddenly.

A looming deadline at work, a clogged toilet, an argument with a loved one—these daily hassles can make any day feel more stressful. When these demands pile up, it can feel overwhelming, like there's ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Maybe you stock up on ice cream after a difficult day at work or reach for chocolate after a disagreement with your partner.

I have written quite a few posts for Psychology Today about stress and burnout (See my posts). I am frequently asked what is the single most important action I can take to address burnout and its ...

Heart health doesn’t have to be complicated. You can support it by introducing a few changes into your routine to see a difference. A cardiologist shares simple habits that can help.

The pressure employees experience in junior or midlevel positions will grow as responsibilities increase with promotion to senior roles. To advance and sustain momentum at work, ambitious ...

Stress and sleep are closely related. Stress raises cortisol levels, delays sleep, reduces sleep quality, and may increase the likelihood of nightmares. A lack of sleep can also affect day-to-day ...

In 2010, Jeremy Jamieson led a classic experiment. He invited a group of students to take a practice GRE, which is the standardized test for graduate school admissions. Half the students received a ...

Stress is not just a feeling in your mind. It affects your whole body and activates many systems at once. Small stress moments, like losing your keys or preparing for a speech, are normal. But ...

The Wellness Guide, from the School of Public Health at the University of California Berkeley, puts together what different studies have found out about how to cope with stress in everyday life.