Stress Management News

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.

And most feel they get little support from their doctors

One in three kids in America is overweight or obese, and having stressed-out parents may be contributing to these rates, a new study suggests.

New research shows that people who are quick tempered, impatient, aggressive, or naturally hostile may be more likely to suffer strokes than their more laid back counterparts.

Death and taxes may be more closely related than you think. A new study links the income tax deadline day to a rise in fatal motor vehicle crashes.

Heart attack survivors who anger easily or who are often stressed-out may be setting themselves up for another, potentially fatal heart attack, a new study suggests.