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Stephen W. Porges, PhD: Q&A on Stress
A member of Everyday Health’s United States of Stress advisory board, Stephen W. Porges, PhD, is a distinguished university scientist at the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University.
By Margot SladeAugust 01, 2022
Stressed About Money? 7 Tips From Financial Therapists for Boosting Resilience
Achieving financial wellness is all about feeling comfortable and confident about your decisions about money and financial situations. Here’s how to get there.
By Kelley HollandJuly 11, 2022
How to Avoid an Emotional Meltdown, and What to Do When It Happens Anyway
Being overtired, hungry, and overburdened are common meltdown triggers. The good news: You can manage stressors and make meltdowns less likely.
By Ingrid StrauchJune 17, 2022
9 Ways Stress Can Make You Sick
Here are 9 illnesses and health problems linked to stress. Is your stress making you sick?
By Jenny SplitterMay 19, 2022
How Does Financial Stress Affect Your Health?
Money is one of the top stressors for American adults. Here’s how it can lead to chronic problems with mental health, sleep, heart health, and more.
By Christine ByrneMay 12, 2022
The Most Common Symptoms of Stress, and How They Affect You in the Short and Long Term
Headaches, an increased heart rate or blood pressure, and feeling overwhelmed are just a few symptoms of stress. Find out how short- and long-term stress affect the body both physically and mentally.
By Paula DerrowApril 05, 2022
7 Supplements That May Help Reduce Stress — and 1 to Avoid
Stress is at an all-time high, and many supplements purport to help reduce anxiety. Here's what we know about those stress-busting claims.
By Lorie A. ParchMarch 23, 2022
Is Social Media Busting or Boosting Your Stress?
There’s evidence that the ability to connect via text messages, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and other social media platforms can benefit our health and well-being. And there’s evidence it can do some damage, too.
By Kathleen Smith, PhD, LPCJanuary 06, 2022
How to Get Better at Managing Stress
A guide to managing stress before it shows up, when you’re going through tough times, and when it makes you feel like you’re going to pop.
By Paula DerrowDecember 09, 2021
5 Ways to Bust Stress in 5 Minutes or Less
When stress shows up, shifting your mood to way less frazzled can help you cope. Here’s how to do it.
By Paula DerrowDecember 09, 2021
Study Shows How to Reframe Stress and Use It to Your Advantage
A new study adds more evidence that stress reappraisal (thinking about stress as a tool rather than a hindrance) can help us in challenging situations.
By Jenny SplitterOctober 07, 2021
The Work-Life Balance Conversation We Need to Be Having
It can. But faced with 24/7 connectivity, setting expectations and boundaries is more important than ever before. Experts say these are the conversations we need to have to start working smarter, not harder (and not all the time).
By Sarah DiGiulioJuly 27, 2021
Mental Health 2020 in a Nutshell: A Psychiatrist Reflects on a Year of Therapy
Most of the people I see have experienced more change, grief, frustration, disappointment, and stress over the past year than in the last several years combined.
By Allison Young, MDFebruary 16, 2021
Best Stress and Anxiety Relief Products
Here are 10 gadgets, devices, apps, and books to help you take a deep breath, meditate, and de-stress in these stressful times.
By Hedy MarksJanuary 29, 2021
Chaos at the Capitol: How Do You Cope When You Witness Violence and Trauma — Even From Afar?
Experiencing violent events can be scarring, and even witnessing them virtually can be disturbing enough lead to distress.
By Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA, FAPAJanuary 07, 2021
The Ultimate Expert-Approved Diet Plan for a Happier, Less-Stressed You
Get a detailed meal plan, a list of the best and worst foods to eat when you're stressed, and more to help you feel happier and calmer starting today.
By Kelly Kennedy, RDNDecember 18, 2020
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Stress — Including How to Manage It
A little bit of stress is a good thing, but feeling stressed out is not. Learn about the symptoms of stress, how stress affects you, and how you can manage it.
By Paula DerrowNovember 06, 2020
7 Strategies for Dealing With Election Stress
Stress levels in light of the upcoming presidential election are at an all-time high. Here are a few expert strategies that can help.
By Kaitlin SullivanSeptember 17, 2020
Bruce McEwen, Pioneer Researcher on Stress, Dies at 81
The esteemed neuroscientist was a founding member of Everyday Health’s Wellness Advisory Board.
By Margot SladeJanuary 15, 2020
Heidi Hanna, PhD: Q&A on Stress
A member of Everyday Health's United States of Stress advisory board, Heidi Hanna, PhD, is the founder and CEO of Synergy, a consulting company providing brain-based health and performance programs for organizations.
By Margot SladeSeptember 12, 2019