A new study has challenged the commonly held belief that consciously suppressing negative thoughts is bad for our mental health, finding that people who did so had lower levels of post-traumatic ...

Pregnant people who had bigger fluctuations in stress from one moment to the next -- also called lability -- had infants with more fear, sadness and distress at three months old than mothers with less ...

Workplace stress is common. In fact, a report from the American Psychological Association shows that 79% of workers in the U.S. experience job stress. Unfortunately, stress within the workplace can ...

Background Exercise stress echocardiography (ESE) is widely used to detect inducible myocardial ischaemia. However, a substantial proportion of ESEs remains inconclusive or shows abnormal ...

Researchers wanted to learn more about the coronavirus pandemic's impacts on stress levels during pregnancy and infant negative emotions. They analyzed data from expectant mothers who completed four ...

Stress is a natural response to life’s challenges. However, chronic or excessive stress can cause behavioral shifts, such as changes in appetite and sleep patterns, increased reliance on substances, ...

Not all stress is created equal. Positive stress, or eustress, can be exciting and motivating. If you're looking forward to a big event or challenge at work, eustress can build anticipation and ...

Stress has earned a bad reputation in today’s society. With countless articles, books, and programs emphasizing the importance of stress reduction, it’s easy to forget that not all stress is ...