News Articles on Stress
Meditation Plus Aerobics May Help Heal Sexual Assault Victims
Victims of sexual assault who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can learn to reduce negative thinking and increase self-worth with a combination of meditation and aerobic exercise, according...
Mid-Life Women May See Less Stress
Evidence has been mixed about whether midlife is a dissatisfying time for women, or a time when women are less stressed and enjoy a higher quality of life. A...
How to Counter Rudeness at Work For A Good Night’s Sleep
If you’ve had a bad day at work thanks to rude colleagues, doing something fun and relaxing afterwards could promote a better night’s sleep. The new findings appear in...
Cyberbullying Victims May Be Twice as Likely to Self-Harm and Show Suicidal Behaviors
Children and young people under 25 who are victims of cyberbullying are more than twice as likely to self-harm and exhibit suicidal behavior, according to a new study....
Hour of Mindfulness Meditation May Help Anxiety, Cardiovascular Health
Just a single one-hour session of mindfulness meditation can offer psychological and cardiovascular benefits to adults with mild to moderate anxiety, according to a new study by researchers at...
Short-Term PTSD Therapy Can Yield Long-Term Benefits
Civilians and military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reap long-term benefits from psychotherapies used for short-term treatment, according to a new study. The study, published in the journal...
Performance Can Improve When We Know We Have an Audience
While people think performing in front of others will make them mess up, a new study has found that being watched actually makes people do better. When people know...
Age Affects How We Predict and Respond to Home-Related Stress
Older adults appear to be better at identifying burdensome chores that need to get done around the house, such as trimming an overgrown tree or cleaning out the refrigerator,...
Digital Tech Helps Supplement CBT for Opioid Abuse
Researchers announce that an automated text messaging service may help to curb opioid abuse and reduce the likelihood of relapse while also decreasing treatment costs. Investigators from Washington University...
Some Workplace Anxiety Can Be Beneficial
Emerging research suggests anxiety at work may not always be a bad thing; it may actually improve motivation and enhance performance. “There are a lot of theories and models...