Stress is a complex phenomenon. On one hand, stress hormones are essential for life. Epinephrine helps regulate organ function, focuses your attention and triggers your fight-or-flight response.

Recovery from addiction is not just about abstaining from substances—it’s about rebuilding a healthier, more resilient lifestyle. Among the many factors that influence long-term success, stress ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) —Do you tend to take on the stress of others? It’s called second-hand stress. New research shows almost three-quarters of women take on and internalize the stress of their ...

Living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic, auto-inflammatory condition that causes painful lesions to form under the skin in sensitive areas such as your armpits and groin, can be stressful ...

We found that physical stress in manageable doses – in this case, dunking your hand in ice-cold water – can make a later effort feel more doable, particularly for people who are not yet accustomed to ...

When you observe a person who is stressed, sometimes you begin to feel stressed yourself, even if you are not doing anything stressful. Consider a scenario in which you’re watching someone give a ...