Stress can be categorized as acute, episodic, or chronic, each with varying durations and impacts. "Good stress," such as exercise, initially stresses the body but ultimately leads to beneficial ...

The term "stress" has become so ubiquitous that it may pose a challenge if people are asked to define it. Because stress is so widespread, individuals may also be desensitized to the terminology and ...

How many times have you heard that squashing stress is crucial for good health? Stress has become such a wellness buzzword that the quest to get rid of it can feel, well, stressful. But stress isn’t ...

Recognition isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a psychological imperative. Discover research-backed ways to recognize and ...

New research has found that a flavanol-rich cocoa drink can protect the body's vasculature against stress even after eating high-fat food. New research has found that a flavanol-rich cocoa drink can ...

It's the Thanksgiving season, and many of us are more focused on what we're thankful for. But what if we used the power of ...

A new study finds that sharing positive feelings with your partner provides health benefits beyond your individual happiness ...

WHEN I THOUGHT of retirement when I was younger, I had a hazy notion of living by a beach between world-traveling jaunts to places on my bucket list. I might spend the day reading or maybe doing some ...

Researchers say they may be able to explain how light drinking benefits the heart, and its main effect doesn’t stem from changes in the blood – as scientists once thought – but from its actions in the ...

Share on Pinterest New research suggests that eating fatty comfort foods can make the effects of stress worse, increasing your risk of cardiovascular disease. Grace Cary/Getty Images Studies show that ...