For nurses, stress is nothing new. Burnout and workplace violence remain major concerns within the field, pushing health care workers to leave their jobs. The pressures also have inspired researchers ...

Have you been feeling stressed and anxious lately? Don’t get down on yourself about it, because it’s a natural response to difficult times. Stress isn’t all bad. It can motivate and stimulate us into ...

Two years ago, a former student of mine was arrested after a sudden disruption to their daily routine. As a nonverbal adult on the autism spectrum, this individual was highly dependent on ...

'Don't worry, be happy,' is more than just song lyrics. A growing body of evidence supports an association between optimism and healthy aging, but it is unclear how optimism impacts health. When it ...

Stress has become a dirty word, so it’s probably worth pausing to examine our broad prejudice against it. There is no doubt that stress can be harmful. We have long known that toxic stress leads to ...

Just like with people, when pets experience chronic stress it can raise cortisol levels, heart rate, and blood pressure; weaken the immune system; and even cause fluctuations in weight — all of which ...

No one likes high-stress situations. However, when you prepare in advance, you can turn these moments into unique opportunities for growth and adaptation. It is finally the big week, and it ...