Stress Management News

Before the COVID-19 pandemic upended people's lives, Americans were already feeling more stressed than they did a generation ago. Now, new research finds that no group is feeling the impact of additional stress more than middle-aged people.

According to the industry trade group Airlines for America, more than 1 million people brought emotional support animals on flights last year.

Nearly two out of every five Americans say politics is stressing them out, and one in five are sleepless or have had friendships damaged over politics, the researchers found.

Being younger than 50, having a low income, and disapproving of President Trump's job performance were all associated with negative emotions among Americans, according to the survey, released Thursday.

Sully, who served former President George H.W. Bush before his death in December, was 'sworn in' as a Naval petty officer and assigned to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

A study of more than 2,000 adults has found those with relatively high levels of cortisol, the “stress hormone,” in their blood tended to perform worse on memory tests.

Putting in long hours at the office could make you more likely to get diabetes, heart disease and psychiatric disorders, research suggests.

Trauma or intense stress may up your odds of developing an autoimmune disease, a new study suggests.

It seems that the scent of a romantic partner can help ease stress, particularly when couples are temporarily separated or away from home, according to new research.

In the United States, illnesses and injuries associated with stress are estimated to cost more than $300 billion annually. This includes losses from absenteeism, employee turnover and lost productivity as well as direct legal, medical and insurance fees, the report authors explained.

The survey of more than 3,400 adults, conducted in August, found that 59 percent of respondents said they consider this the lowest point in American history that they can remember.

Study finds chronic anxiety might raise risk of obesity

Spouse's chronic stress takes a toll on partner's health, study suggests

More than half of Americans report stress as Clinton, Trump battle for the White House

Finding show importance of coping skills in tough times, researcher says

But only half say they have access to health, wellness programs through employer

Although cortisol is known as the “stress hormone,” researchers suspect it plays a much larger role in our health. WebMD has the details.

Type A. Workaholic. Burning the candle at both ends. Married to the job. If any of those describe your approach to your career, and you’re letting those vacation days pile up, know this: You may be setting yourself up for some serious health problems.

Women, parents and younger adults most troubled, survey finds

People felt less stressed when they checked only three times a day, study finds

Worried women could be prone to weight gain, study suggests

Those who thought pressure was affecting their health twice as likely to suffer heart attack, study says

Single strand may yield evidence about heart-harmful hormone levels in seniors, researchers say

Study found even co-workers of targeted employees were affected by abusive management style

Stress on the job may cause a lot of things, but at least you can rest safe knowing that cancer isn't likely one of them.