A bad night's sleep comes with a host of consequences, some of which aren't obvious right away. This is especially true when stressful situations — like a year defined by a pandemic — hit. Research ...

There is no such thing as a stress-free life. The experience of stress is a host of unpleasant sensations that can include pressure, anxiety, tightness, edginess, fear or claustrophobia. It’s ...

Stress and broken sleep do not just leave people groggy, they quietly chip away at the very immune cells that keep infections ...

Stress is often seen as a mental and emotional burden, but its effects reach far deeper than most realize. For many, chronic stress doesn’t just weigh on the mind — it can amplify physical pain in ...

A new study suggests that women whose most distressing traumatic experiences occurred during childhood respond differently to biological stress than men or women traumatized later in life. The ...

That subtle flutter of your eyelids might seem like nothing more than a basic bodily function, but it’s actually broadcasting your mental state to everyone around you. Your blinking pattern—how ...

Holiday stress adds up fast. This hour-by-hour guide shows how small shifts throughout the day can make the season feel ...

Being pregnant is tough enough, but with the added pressure of work, a shaky economy and the risks of Covid-19, it can seem overwhelming. But if it’s possible, expectant mothers should try to take ...