Stress isn’t good for our health. Virtually everyone has heard this at some point, whether it’s from a spouse, doctor or well-meaning friend. But isn’t pretty much everyone stressed out? Isn’t being ...

Allostatic load refers to the cumulative effects of stress on the body over time. The concept comes from a scientific theory on how stress affects physical health. According to the theory, high or ...

Life today rarely gives us a break from noise. The constant notification sound from phones, endless conversations, and the hum of the city make it almost impossible to have quiet moments. However, ...

The teenage stage of life has been classified as the exciting, energetic, and potential stage, but it has also been overwhelming. Most teenagers feel stress even when what seems to be “normal” is ...

Stress doesn’t play fair, and for women, the rules are even more complicated. It’s not just about how much stress is felt—science shows that women’s bodies and brains respond to stress differently ...